God Is God and I'm Not: How God’s Sovereignty Matters Every Day

God Is God and I’m Not: How God’s Sovereignty Matters Every Day explores the biblical doctrine of God’s sovereignty and its practical significance for the Christian life. Written by Dr. Timothy Z. Witmer, this book offers both theological grounding and pastoral guidance for believers navigating every season of life.

Organized in four parts, the book begins by laying firm foundations in the doctrine of sovereignty and the promise of Romans 8:28. Witmer then traces the implications of this doctrine through the varied seasons of life—times of blessing, gathering difficulty, acute suffering, and recovery. Subsequent sections address particular challenges such as temptation and forgiveness, and respond to common questions about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and prayer and evangelism.

Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry and informed by the Reformed confessional tradition, Witmer writes with a shepherd’s concern for readers who may find the doctrine of sovereignty either unfamiliar or unsettling. He demonstrates that God’s comprehensive rule over all things, rather than diminishing human responsibility, provides the foundation for comfort, courage, and obedience. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter encourage personal application. The book aims to show that a settled confidence in God’s sovereign care sustains believers through both ordinary days and extraordinary trials.

• Hardcover
• 181 pages
• 01/06/2026
• 9781642897098