Book Review: Soul Revolution
Book name: Soul Revolution
Author: John Burke
From back cover: ‘What if life’s deepest longing, sewn into the fabric of our souls, is to express and experience the love of the greatest, most beautiful, knowledgeable caring being in the universe? To do life with the one who loves you more than any other?’
- John Burke
‘Soul Revolution may be one of the most important books you’ll ever read. In it, author and Pastor John Burke guiders you on a journey of experiential discovery. Called the ’60-60 experiment,’ it has already made a profound impact on thousands who have discovered what it means to actually do life with God.
Through real –life stories, explore how God takes imperfect people, regardless of their past, and leads them into a relational journey towards their hearts greatest desire. Experience for yourself how moment-by-moment connection to God with wide-open willingness fulfils our deepest longings and transforms us into life-giving people.’
Soul Revolution is a difficult book to review, in that I can’t really sum it up. One thing I will say; I recommend it to everyone. Every believer. I came to the book needing a change and a fresh perspective on my walk with God, and I got one, but even if you’re not looking, this book will still give you a jolt, and make you look at things in a fresh light, which with God, is never a bad thing.
John Burke writes from the heart. This is a book for ‘real’ people, not those trying to put up a front of religion. He cuts right to the hear t of the matter, which is Life with God. He suggests the ’60-60 experiment’ which is simply staying continuously aware of Gods presence, every hour of every day, for sixty days. Just staying connected to the maker. At the end of every chapter, we’re given questions to help us figure out where we’re at over the next few months. It’s a spiritual inventory, designed to help us figure out what we want from life, and how God fits into that. OR rather, how that fits into God.
The books points us towards God, helping us revaluate our lives and reorient them towards God, and showing us that living life with God isn’t a constant struggle to stay connected.
Really, it’s not a book, as much as an experience. It requires willingness and commitment to do the 60-60 experiment. But it’s not done when you close the book; it gives you tools you can use for the rest of your life.
That’s why I recommend this book to all believers. It’s an incredibly useful tool. When I read it, my brain went racing off in all sorts of directions, and that’s what makes a good book for me; one that makes you think and inspires you to do better. This is a book I can go back to again and again and see something new.
