Book Review - “Holy Discontent” by Bill Hybels
This new book from the pastor of Willow Creek is subtitled “Fueling The Fire That Ignites Personal Vision”. It’s hard to deny that Hybels knows a thing or two about vision, taking a small youth bible study and leading its growth into one of the largest and most influential churches in America.
Hybels shares about what lit his fire - his “Popeye moment” as he called it (from the cartoon sailor’s famous quote, “That’s all I can stands, and I can’t stands no more!”). There are also numerous stories from other people that found their “holy discontent” and set out to make a difference. He gives the reader clear and sound advice about finding your area of passion, developing it, and keeping it alive.
I have to admit that I bounced back and forth in reading this book from an attitude of “I could never do that”, to “I NEED to do that”. The chapter that resonated the most with me dealt with the concept of a “fundamental state” of existence…where one moves from what is considered “normal” life (accepting the world as it is) to a life driven by a powerful passion that takes you to a new level. I’m planning on re-reading this book a few more times to let that sink it.
Hybels states that “a bad day lived from the energy of your holy discontent is far better that the best day lived anywhere else.” We are called through Christ to engage our broken world, and with God’s help, take action. This book can help you do that. Read it.
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