Lord I Feel So Small: Using God's Yardstick to Conquer Self-Doubt by Jon Drury

Are You Using Man’s Yardstick or the Plumb line of the Scriptures?

In the book “Lord I Feel So Small: Using God’s Yardstick to Conquer Self-Doubt” Pastor Jon Drury maintains that by measuring ourselves against man’s yardstick we may miss our own greatness or significance by not recognizing the touch of God on our lives.

The pages are filled with contemporary stories from the lives of broken people struggling with the emotions of self-pity, unworthiness, fear, or rejection. Other examples come from Biblical accounts of men and women who have faced similar challenges and exemplify how to face hardship and adversity. In a natural progression Drury shows how these illustrations often parallel many of the life experiences he grappled with as he emerged from his personal wilderness journey.

The book is made up of twenty chapters divided into six sections. These include concepts including: crafting a foundation of significance, dealing with feelings of despair and fear, and keys from scripture which counteract these negative feelings, replacing them with hope, courage, and healing. Jon talks about hindrances along the way, externals that frustrate signs of progress, and experiences that obstruct true success, friendship and trust. He warns of the danger of determining worth through comparisons.

Each chapter ends with a section titled “Think it Through” made up of questions for reflection and application. These questions which clearly relate directly to the material covered within the chapter also encourage personal consideration based on individual backgrounds and experience. The questions are also an excellent resource for group study discussion.

Jon’s writing is transparent, appealingly honest and frank. He openly discusses his own feelings of anxiety, worry, and rejection as he equips the reader to discover God’s purpose and to rebuild a life based on the Scripture. I enjoyed the user-friendly format of the book as well as the comprehensive bibliography, suggested resources, and the gospel message included in the Appendix.

I can highly recommend “Lord I Feel So Small: Using God’s Yardstick to Conquer Self-Doubt” for anyone wanting to exchange their struggle with self-worth or feelings of insecurity for a life of significance and purpose as they recognize the touch of God on their lives.

WinePress Publishing
P. O. Box 428
Enumclaw, Washington 98022
978-1414118048, 2010, 214 pages

A complementary review copy of the book was provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.

As Reviewed for Midwest Book Review.

Lord I Feel So Small: Using God's Yardstick to Conquer Self-Doubt by Jon Drury