God is More than enough

by Matt Bohin, Residence Hall Supervisor

We are a people often laden with anxiety, worry, fear, and depression. At times like these our sins and struggles become more magnified than we ever thought possible. Perhaps as you read this you’ve wrestled with wave upon wave of fear or depression stemming from the world’s circumstances. You may even know people who are wondering where to look for help.
 
One of the most helpful books I’ve read on dealing with these issues is God is More than Enough by BJU’s very own Dr. Jim Berg. In it, Dr. Berg seeks to unmask the underlying causes of anxiety, guilt, anger, and depression. Ultimately, a proper belief in God quiets the noisy soul.
 
If you’ve never read the book, Dr. Berg graciously explains how people come to points of utter despair, anger, or worry. He concludes that “unbelief” is “the mother sin- it gives birth to all the others” (36). At the heart of our struggles is a fantasy world where God isn’t at the center. Dr. Berg then explains how God’s glorious attributes combat unbelief and its effects. He points us to God’s love, mercy, faithfulness, power, and wisdom as stabilizing principles which ease the noise of anxiety, anger, guilt, and depression.
 
Why do I like this book so much? Here are three reasons:

• The magnificence of God is set on clear display. This book portrays the majesty of God as the solution to our real-life problems. It causes us to worship. Dr. Berg presents God in light of all his attributes. For instance, in the opening of the book, God is shown to be one who longs to help us. Berg writes, “Jesus said to them all, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour.’ The word labour means ‘grow weary, to be beaten out.’ The root word means to take a beating. Most of us identify with that. We have at times felt overwhelmed as if we were in a hurricane with the winds pounding unceasingly against our souls. It is to us in those times that Jesus says, ‘Come to Me; I can help people like that’” (2).
• Real life problems are addressed helpfully. Not only does this book present a grand view of God, it also deals with real people and real problems. The whole book deals with the common struggles of anxiety, anger, guilt, and depression. A helpful Appendix is provided at the end of the book detailing how the book’s principles helped people overcome problems they faced. Dr. Berg demonstrates that the Bible’s solutions to man’s problems are not only theoretical but practical.
• Practical solutions for continued growth are clearly laid out. The book doesn’t just lay out keys for short-term success. In the last chapter, Berg gives practical suggestions to continue growing even after reading the book.

 
So, if you need a resource to help with increasing despair, anxiety, guilt, or anger, take a look at God is More than Enough.

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