Gwen Smith - I Want It All: Exchanging Your Average Life for Deeper Faith, Greater Power, and More Impact

What people are saying about

I Want It All

Inviting. Warm. Approachable. Real. All words Id use to describe the lovely Gwen Smith. Not only does she help you tap into your potential for extraordinary influence, but she also walks with you every step of the way. God shines brightly through Gwen, and I have a hunch youll catch a bit of that light too.

Michele Cushatt, author of Undone

As someone who longs to live a life of moremore faith, more love, more impactGwens book, and her life, gives me much-needed hope and the practical wisdom to walk out that journey. Believing God for more takes courage, and the rewards are absolutely worth the risk.

Kathi Lipp, speaker and author of Clutter Free

I Want It All is an inspiration and a comfort to women who are weary. Through Gwens transparent stories and her explanation of biblical principles, she guides us into a deeper walk with the Lord and gives us tools to free ourselves from burdens that weigh us down and hold us back. This book leads to surrendering all to the Lord and equips us with the strength to soar!

Courtney Joseph, founder of WomenLivingWell.org (home of Good Morning Girls)

Gwens book strikes a chord, affirming we can have it all; and then it ushers us into a life we would otherwise miss while groping for anything less than Gods richest blessings.

Micca Campbell, speaker and author of An Untroubled Heart

Gwen Smith has powerfully put it all together in one book: the longings, the secret hopes and dreams, the call to believe all we want is possible through Jesus. She is both cheerleader and coachcheering us on, guiding with the how-to pieces. I want God as a result of reading her words. In that, I Want It All is a game changer.

Lisa Whittle, speaker and author of Whole and I Want God

Gwen Smith has the wonderful ability to make you laugh, think, and dream all at the same time! As you read this book, you will long for more of God. You will grow hungry for grace and power. You will be inspired to make a difference with your lifenot just someday, but today. Allow Gwen to come alongside you. I promise the journey will refresh your weary soul.

Arlene Pellicane, author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom

Its not always easy to peel back the layers, pinpoint the deep-rooted heart cries, and tackle the surface-level desires that our hearts and souls wrestle to make sense of daily. But Gwen has managed to do just that with a fresh breath of honesty, vulnerability, and smile-soaked humor that makes the heavy stuff light, the real stuff raw, and the heart of the gospel transparent and bold. I Want It All is as refreshing as it is revelatory. It will leave you yearning to love deeper, step out further, and raise your hands all the higher to a King who has already given it all on our behalf.

Mo Isom Aiken, author, speaker, and blogger

Are you looking for more of Jesus in your life? I Want It All practically walks you through discovering Gods plan in your everyday life. Gwen authentically shares her desires, difficulties, and distractions; however, she doesnt leave you there. Youll learn her battle plan to fight and to fight hard, living victorious each day. Gwens life experiences provide inspiration and heartfelt truths empowering you to long for more of Jesus, walk daily in His presence and leave a lasting imprint on the lives you influence. I Want it All takes you to a new level with Jesus as you discover Him in a fresh way.

Jessie Seneca, More of Him Ministries, national speaker, and author

If youre looking for a formula to take you step by step from test to testimony, look somewhere else. But if youre looking for a friend to walk with through the grit of lifes challenges, a friend who will embolden your resolve to walk by faith in Gods promises, youll find Gwen Smith a worthy companion.

Haven Parrott, Bible teacher

I WANT IT ALL

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LCCN 2015952821

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2016 Gwen Smith

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To Preston, Hunter, and Kennedy.

I pray that you will always think BIG thoughts about God

and live fully immersed in the grace and truth of Jesus.

I Want It All

Lord, I want it all today

Every blessing You ordain

Every trial, every strain

Break and build me for Your gain

Humbly now I ask You, lead

Give Your strength where I am weak

Guide each choice and every gaze

Stir my soul to sing Your praise

I want it all, I want Your truth

Bend, correct, inspire, renew

I want the thoughts Your Word instills

To hold and bind me to Your will

So come, Lord, Spirit take control

Help me love You: heart, mind, soul

Pour out treasures, wisdom, peace

In both joy and suffering

Lord, increase my love and faith

Lead me in a dance of grace

Gently shape this lump of clay

To reflect Your glorious name

So bring it on, I want it all

Carve my path: each win, each fall

Every step, please, light my way

Cause Lord, I want it all today