In Want + Plenty: Waking Up to God's Provision in a Land of Longing, (Paperback)

In Want and Plenty is a refreshing balm for the soul. If you, like me, have gone through pain and suffering, then these words are for you. Meredith McDaniel leads you through these pages with her gentle spirit and tender soul, while pointing you to God's love and provision. This book is highly recommended to you, weary traveler and anyone who has suffered pain and loss.

Starting from the want we all feel in life at some point, Meredith McDaniel, in In want + plenty walks the reader through how to recognise and appreciate the manna God provides each day. She shares her hope that “using the book of Exodus as our guide, we will travel together on a narrative journey—a quest if you will—to trace the hand of our Creator throughout a 440-plus-year wilderness.” It is a familiar narrative but, using her psychology background, Meredith shares new truths nestled in this historic journey. Throughout the book deep, reflective questions are shared and there is plenty to ponder on. This is not one to rush but to rather to relax into and savour. In learning to appreciate our daily manna, Meredith shares several practices to achieve a sense of peace. I loved these elements to the book. Meredith goes on to tackle a difficult part of living the plentiful life, coping when hard time strike the ones we love. She shares several case studies and, through stories, she shows us how to live through the pain whilst drawing on God's power to get us through, drawing on His provision and love. It's inspiring and hope-filled. I loved this one from start to finish and will be referring to it in the future. If you are looking to move from the “want” culture of the world to the “plenty” one of God, this book will show you how and deepen your appreciation for both the manna given by God daily and the journey the Israelites went through. It's a five out of five on enJOYment scale and highly recommended.