It’s easy to go through days, weeks, even years on autopilot, moving from one activity to another, rarely taking the time to consider what it’s all for anyway. Why did God make us? What does he want us to do with the time he has given us? And how can we find out?

In her bestselling story-driven style, Christian rocker Lacey Sturm shares with readers the beautiful struggle of learning what one’s unique gifts are and pursuing them wholeheartedly. She helps them see each day as a gift from God, find balance in their busy lives, and discover the joy of giving God’s gifts back to him by using them to bring him glory.

Young people especially will love this openhanded and openhearted take on what to do with their lives, as will those who feel like they’ve been coasting or heading down the wrong path.

I received this book as part of a Blind Date Book Tour — I submitted some details about myself, and they sent me a book to read based on those details. If I had received this book 20 years ago, I probably would have devoured it. At this stage in my life, however, I think I’m a bit outside the target demographic.

I love Sturm’s heart for people and for God, but — despite my love for books and writing — I’m not very creatively minded. I’m not a poetry person, and I’m not really into symbolism or allegory. I prefer emotions and thoughts to be conveyed directly and succinctly. Sturm’s style is much more lyrical and heart-led (which makes sense; she’s a singer/songwriter).

“Lacey Sturm shares with readers the beautiful struggle of learning what one’s unique gifts are and pursuing them wholeheartedly. She helps them see each day as a gift from God, find balance in their busy lives, and discover the joy of giving God’s gifts back to him by using them to bring him glory.” I could have used that advice in my 20s, but at this stage of my life I’ve already discovered these things about God and myself.

It’s not that this is a bad book at all, but I don’t think I’m the right audience for it. I can see my teenage, theater-loving niece enjoying this book. In my opinion, if you like Ann Voskamps’ books, I think you’ll enjoy this book.