I ordered this after seeing Tanya speak at a webinar. I ordered it immediately but then had to wait a couple of months for it to arrive, when quite often a book no longer taps into that initial enthusiasm. But this has more than delivered, is imaginative, easy to read and read and read. Lots to reflect on personally and lots to use in small group situations. Tanya is an absolute inspiration.

This is a truly wonderful book based on the theme of waiting. We have all experienced waiting at some point in our lives and Tanya more than most as she bravely lives with a debilitating illness that sees her bed bound for most of her day. The book focuses on four bible characters who are in a place of waiting - Sarah, Isaiah, John the Baptist and Mary and the book imaginatively draws out the human side of their individual journeys as they each encounter the mysterious nature of God. Through their stories Tanya helps us apply their God experiences to our everyday moments of waiting and gives us encouragement and hope that there is purpose in our waiting and that God is there even when we feel He is silent and has forgotten us. This is an emotionally honest book that gives us optimism in those places of doubt and disappointment. This book works well for both individuals and groups. There are reflective exercises and prayers for an extended personal study and an additional Bible study section if you want to use it within a group. The chapters have also been written in a way that the book can be used as an Advent devotional should you wish. I can't recommend this book highly enough and will definitely be buying it for others to read!