Book review : Guided Steps Ebere Okonkwo

In October 2024, I received a direct message on LinkedIn. It was from a lovely lady by the name of Ebere. No, this was not the first time I’ve heard from her. Ebere is one of the many connections that I connected with during the pandemic. I e-met Ebere online through KP. Ebere is a connection on LinkedIn that supports my vision. We’ve never met physically. However, she has on various occasions been available for a conversation or story.

When she reached out to me last year, I was happy to hear from her. Needless to say, congratulations on this milestone. Writing is a very complex exercise. To go as far as publishing excellence is grace indeed. Therefore, congratulations my sister you did that and yes you. I am highly honoured that you gifted me with your precious book. Thank you so much and it has been a blessing in my life.

I must admit that this was by far a challenging read. When Ebere gifted me her book she mentioned that it was a faith-based book. Generally, I read anything that I can get my hands on. I personally thought that I was an avid bible reader. Until I read Ebere’s Guided Steps. Every page, topics covered and chapter is backed by scripture. The evidence is there and indeed it is written. It has always been written. I hope that with the help of this review of Guided Steps, you surrender to purpose, increase your faith and allow yourself to be guided by grace.

Before I share my review please reach out to this lovely lady. Follow her here on LinkedIn and get her book. Write to her and share with her your encounter with her book. She does amazing work on and offline. She is on a mission to fulfill purpose and the call of God in her life. Even if you are not a believer, have an open mind and just read. For those looking for inspiration or upliftment in 2025 Guided Steps is your go to. For those who feel tested, weary of fallen short this book will revive you.

My encounter with Guided Steps 

I have briefly mentioned that I thought that I was an avid bible reader, until I read Guided Steps. The challenges or obstacles  that we face in life have a way of reducing us. I believe this is because when we have obstacles we submit to the obstacles. In essence, we are required to surrender our challenges and submit to the lessons.

There are two major lessons I take from reading Ebere’s book. Submission and purpose.

Submission 

In order to succeed, you cannot make it alone. Successful people will share that the gift of people is blessing. However, the gift of people that are better or more equipped than you is grace. For you to be able to access people requires humility. You cannot be guided when you are proud. You need to be humble enough to submit. 

Submission and humility is one aspect that unlocks success. Ebere is humble and wise. Humble enough to follow pastors and mentors who have served in the Kingdom of God. Pastors who have dedicated their lives to drawing people to the Kingdom of God. Through that, they have acquired life experience and purpose.  This fills them with good judgement and because of humility Ebere receives this impartation. Therefore, because of being guided Ebere shares her wisdom with the world.

Purpose 

When there is wisdom there is grace to seek purpose. When purpose is found, there is room to fulfill it. I will leave it right here.

Ebere thank you so much for reviving my spirit. I take it for granted that as a kingdom citizen I have power and dominion to speak forth life. Thank you for reminding me that everything will work out for the good of those who love Him. Thank you for being so bold in your journey in Christ. Thank you Jesus for your life. May God Himself elevate you to greater heights. The work of your hands are blessed indeed. I stand in agreement with the Almighty for your vision  to birth and multiply the Ebere’s of this world. You were called for such a time as this and never take that for granted. You are blessed beyond measure.

When grace permits, I hope to meet you in 2025.

Love, light and faith.-your online sister Phiwe 

What a spiritually uplifting read.

Book 4 of 2025.

Phiwe Mncwabe is storyteller, blogger and voice in Africa.

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