Title: Lord Jesus, I Want to See…Adult Edition
Author: Reverend Peter G. Vu
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1457554902
Pages: 380
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Lord Jesus, I Want to See…Adult Edition is an insightful and inspirational book by Reverend Vu; a daily devotional book which readers will love. Lord Jesus, I Want to See… is a book which offers an inspirational quote and advice for people seeking spiritual insight. For each day of the year, Vu wrote about a certain theme and Bible verses to help them further examine the theme. For example, on July 2, Vu wrote about how to cope with anger. He quotes Proverbs: “A fool gives vent to one’s anger, but a wise person keeps oneself under control.” Vu then offers advice based on the Bible on how to control anger and strive to live in peace.
Vu’s writing is very relatable and easy for readers to follow. As Vu wrote in the introduction to Lord Jesus, I Want to See…, he wanted to write a book that makes spiritual reflection simple to achieve; as this book accomplishes that goal. Busy readers can take a few minutes out of their day to gain spiritual enlightenment from this excellent text. As Vu noted, the spiritual exercises focus on specific spiritual activities similar to physical exercises that focus on a specific part of the body. Vu’s writing is conversational and personalized. Many readers will feel as if he is writing advice directly to them.
Lord Jesus, I Want to See… is a refreshing change from other “prosperity gospel” texts in that it focuses on what readers can do to please God instead of how God will give readers material wealth. Vu wrote in the daily devotional about how readers can develop their character, have integrity and become kinder to their fellow neighbors.
Lord Jesus, I Want to See… would be best for religious readers looking for a daily devotional which offers Biblical guidance on how to navigate their many emotions. Fans of ministers such as Joyce Meyer and Rick Warren will like Vu’s common sense writing and leadership as well. Readers who are looking for Biblical inspiration that are too busy to study the Bible can get bite-sized lessons from this text. This book would be ideal for churches to pass out to members of congregations or for Bible study groups. Though the book is ostensibly for Christian readers, any reader looking for spiritual encouragement can gain insight from this book.
Lord Jesus, I Want to See… is a moving and emotionally rewarding text. Rev. Wu has written a daily devotional that will help readers navigate today’s troubled times to find peace and spiritual fulfillment.
