It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough

Product DescriptionWhat do you do when it'seems like everybody else is getting their dreams and you're not? You don't have to be distressed when Instagram comparison makes you feel like others are more successful than you. Heather Thompson Day shows us to what we can do to shape ourselves while waiting, so we are ready when it's our turn. She unpacks instant gratification and peer comparison in a social media world, and teaches how we can cultivate perspectives and practices that will enable us to be more content, patient, and constructive. We can learn to walk slowly and trust God to do his work in us, being more present in our relationships rather than striving for premature image-based success. Your turn will come. Here's what you can do to get there.Review"I have spent my fair share of time in the waiting room, that place of sitting and waiting for it to be my turn. Anyone who has waited for the next step, the fulfilled dream, or the break of the glass ceiling will benefit by reading this book. Dr. Day gives us practical steps not just to wait but work, until it is our turn." -- Aaron Duvall, teaching pastor at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post, New York, and former director of spiritual formation at Ohio Christian University"Tired of clichés about counting your blessings? Then you'll love this book! it's Not Your Turn throws out those tired, guilt-inducing admonitions to just put on a happy face for Jesus and shows us the surprising, practical?and even fun!?way to wait in God's upside-down kingdom. My soul felt lighter just reading this book?and yours will too!" -- Sheila Wray Gregoire, blogger at ToLoveHonorandVacuum.com and author of The Great Sex Rescue"it's Not Your Turn is transparent, relevant, intelligent, and loaded with profound spiritual insights learned through real-life experiences. Heather Thompson Day is the best friend we all need to tell us the truth with grace, understanding, and love." -- Jory Micah, blogger and feminist theologian"In it's Not Your Turn, Heather reminds us that the process is often more important than the outcome. This book is full of wisdom, faith, research, humor, and practical advice on what to do until it is your turn." -- Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women"While you are waiting, grow. While you are waiting, learn. While you are waiting, listen. it's your turn to become who you've always wanted to be." -- Annie F. Downs, author of That Sounds Fun and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, from the foreword"What God does in you as you wait is more important than what you are waiting for. This is the essence of what Heather Thompson Day is leading us to in this needed book. With refreshing vulnerability, wit, and poignant insights, she helps us navigate the frustrations that come through the soul-wearying habit of comparison." -- Rich Villodas, pastor of New Life Fellowship Church and author of The Deeply Formed Life"What do you do when everyone around you seems to be winning the race for success, perfection, and progress while it feels like your prayers are unanswered and your life is stuck? In it's Not Your Turn, Dr. Heather Thompson Day offers much-needed perspective. Drawing on biblical insights, current research, and poignant personal stories, she reminds us that God's activity in our lives is not limited to society's definition of or timetables for success. Furthermore, she contends that our waiting time is not wasting time but can be a God-infused opportunity for growth, transformation, and purpose. Heather has given us a valuable resource for every chapter in our lives." -- Jo Saxton, leadership coach and author of Ready to Rise"it's Not Your Turn is the perfect resource on what to do while we wait. What should we do with our time while waiting? Heather gives us the tools!" -- Michelle Williams, actress and singer, former member of Destiny's Child"Heather is real, transparent, and beautifully eloquent at reminding us of