Review: A hope-infused book to encourage your heart in life's journey
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 12, 2014
Part of my heart as a reviewer and interest in John Herrick's book 8 Reasons Your Life Matters is that the aim is to encourage and inform.  John shares it first off declaring he spends countless hours writing so that it will help and encourage the many that read his works.  This book has certainly met this qualification as it contains not just 8 main reasons why your life matters but draws upon his experiences and Biblical examples to solidify one defining point: YOUR LIFE INDEED MATTERS!!If you have struggled with some of the following this book is a must read:~~do I make a difference to anyone?~~is life worth living?~~feel the least qualifiedLearn the realities of how and why you were created with a purpose while understanding the seasons surrounding our life.  In the process you will embrace that you hold value in others lives and this may be revealed in time.  While waiting for things to manifest be exhorted to sow into the lives of others.  "If you find yourself in a barren season it's a great time to sow seed into the dreams of someone else."John writes not from mountaintop experiences but from often understanding pain and rejection.  It does however strike a cord of sincerety and depth that mountaintop views are often void of.  "Your firsthand experience-your 'been there done that'- will give you credibility in the eyes of someone who needs to know victory is within reach."I am convinced John Herrick is now living out his purpose and is on a mission to lift others out of the pit of despair.  Perhaps you, like John was, are in a career you dislike and don't see much hope in the future.  Allow his reality trek to strengthen you in understanding God will work out His purpose in your life at the right time.  You will be energized with new-found hope to press on despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles.I recommend this book for encouragement and a closer look at the heart of God.