Wilson - What keeps you up at night?: how to find peace while chasing your dreams

PRAISE FOR WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT?

These pages glisten with hope for the paralyzed heart trying to pursue their God-given dreams. My friend, Pete, will help you see there is a quest with your name on it. And even better, hell help you boldly trust God as you see those dreams turn into reality.

LYSA TERKEURST, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BEST YES AND PRESIDENT OF PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES

If you are unsure about the future and find yourself paralyzed with fear, this book will set you on the path toward Gods best for your life. You dont need to give in to fear or sit on the sidelines of life. Even in the midst of uncertainty, read this book and discover how God can help you become all that you were created to be.

STEVEN FURTICK, LEAD PASTOR OF ELEVATION CHURCH AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRASH THE CHATTERBOX, GREATER, AND SUN STAND STILL

Sometimes, I get up early to hustle on my dream. Other nights, stress kicks me out of the bed and anxiety chases me into the day. If youve ever felt that way, dont skip this book. We all face uncertainty, but were not meant to face it alone and Petes new book is a powerful reminder of that!

JON ACUFF, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DO OVER, START, AND STUFF CHRISTIANS LIKE

Petes teaching has had an immense impact on my life. He has a unique gift to help you overcome obstacles that are keeping you from experiencing the peace and confidence only God can give. Im someone who is prone to struggle with anxiety, and this book is helping me fall asleep with a deeper sense of rest and encouragement for the journey ahead. I believe it will do the same for you.

NATALIE GRANT, GOSPEL MUSICS 5-TIME FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

What Keeps You Up at Night? is a grand-slam home run! Pete Wilson writes with such insight and humor, but always with an eye to real-life situations. He offers a powerful challenge to trust God in every situation and to keep chasing your dreams. You will love this book!

JUD WILHITE, AUTHOR OF PURSUED AND SENIOR PASTOR OF CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pete Wilson has a keen mind, an open heart, and a winsome voice. In this book he stands at the crossroads marked Hope and Fear and points the way with wisdom. I hope what keeps you up at night is reading What Keeps You Up at Night?!

JOHN ORTBERG, SENIOR PASTOR OF MENLO PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND AUTHOR OF SOUL KEEPING

All of us have felt overwhelmed, anxious, or without passion at some point in our lives. God can restore your confidence in and passion for a relationship with Him. Thats what Petes new book What Keeps You Up at Night? is all about. Pete tells real stories and provides practical advice to walk in confidence and trust that the best is yet to come. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to figure out how to trust God and what He has next for your life!

MARK BATTERSON, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CIRCLE MAKER

Pete is one of the most authentic guys I know, and his sincerity shines through in What Keeps You Up at Night? He opens up about some tough times in his own life to show you how to keep fear and uncertainty from ruining the plans God has for you. If youve ever been scared and confused about what to do next, this is the book for you.

DAVE RAMSEY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW HOST

At the threshold of every major transition in your life you will be confronted by fear. In order to fulfill your purpose you must be strong, courageous, and boldly take some risks. We only have one life to live, and nothing of any lasting value has even been achieved behind the walls of comfort, safety, or security. What Keeps You Up at Night? will help you to not only discover the adventure you were born to live, but to actually live it.

CHRISTINE CAINE, FOUNDER OF THE A21 CAMPAIGN

I know Im not the only one who has battled through a difficult season of depression and anxiety. What I can tell you is this: Jesus has the power to lead you through this until the end. You CAN walk in confidence, you CAN trust that the best is yet to come, and you CAN grow closer to Jesus than youve ever been before. It will take time, but you CAN get there. Thats what Petes book What Keeps You Up at Night? is all about. If youre overwhelmed, looking to find your passion again, or just trying to find relief from some of the anxiety youre feeling, I highly recommend reading this book!

PERRY NOBLE, SENIOR PASTOR AT NEWSPRING CHURCH AND AUTHOR OF UNLEASH! AND OVERWHELMED

2015 Pete Wilson

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To Mom and Dad,

Its impossible to thank you adequately for everything youve done, from loving me unconditionally to teaching me that anything is possible for those who believe, to allowing me to follow my dreams. I obviously didnt fully appreciate or acknowledge how difficult it is to be a parent until I became one myself. You guys continue to do it with grace and class and Ill be forever grateful.

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This is my commandbe strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 NLT

Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

Jonathan Swift

Theres a powerful scene in one of C. S. Lewiss classic stories from the ChroniclesofNarnia. It happens in TheVoyageoftheDawnTreader, which tells the story of Prince Caspians voyage into the distant reaches of the Great Eastern Ocean in search of the Lost Lords of Narnia. One day, they approach what appears to be an island of mist, floating on the sea. They soon realize it is not a mist at all, but pure darkness. Moving a little way into it, they hear cries for help. Soon they pull from the water a terrified swimmer who has been marooned on the dark island. His face filled with terror, he tells them that the darkness contains the Island where Dreams Come True.