God's Guest List

Welcoming Those Who Influence Our Lives

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Beth DeVries

Through touching true stories and inspiring insight, Debbie Macomber takes us on a journey to discover the influence others have on us—and the power we have to influence them in turn.

Who is on God’s “guest list” for your life…and why? The answers may surprise you.

Each of us have “influencers” that have affected our lives—some from a distance, some through word or deed, some through example, be it good or bad. Often we don’t even recognize the deep impact others have had and how God has used them to shape us into who we are. By pausing to recognize these influences, we begin to grasp how God’s guest list has a purpose far beyond what we imagined. We begin to see the seeds of influence that grew into our personal values and character.

In some people God invites into our lives, we see only what appears to be painful or negative influence. In God’s Guest List, Macomber redirects our attention, opening our eyes to how those experiences prompted strength, resilience, resolve, and choices about how we would change and who we would become. In other instances, God has surprised us with just the people at just the right time to support, teach, lead, or love us, but perhaps we haven’t quite recognized God’s timing and work through these “guests.” This book also offers the chance to grasp our own power to influence others, and even to anticipate what lives we have yet to touch.

In the bestselling tradition of How to Win Friends and Influence People, Macomber shares her vision to seize every opportunity to be a positive and faithful influence on others. Filled with true stories and rich insight, God’s Guest List will forever change how you see the people in your life.

Calming review of ones life

I am 71 years old, and am at an age of appreciating all the persons in my life's journey. I especially enjoyed the scriptures cited to reinforce the point being made. For those of us that follow the Bible and try to live by its rules and laws this book made a lot of sence. It was so calming that I would fall to sleep while listening to it! Want to read again.

Great Reference Book!

I read this book years ago and recently loaned to a friend who has been majorly depressed and anxiety filled. It is helping her to look outside of herself. I decided to buy the audio version so that I myself would have a quick, "pick-me-up" when needed. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs to be reminded of how important human beings are for each other!!

Terrific book.

I enjoyed the book and all the messages it has to offer. It has a reflective value with each story.