Take the lid off

By Smokie Norful

Book Description

When life feels overwhelming and ready to explode like an overheated pot, gospel artist and pastor Smokie Norful offers a powerful metaphor for spiritual transformation. Drawing from memories of his grandmother's kitchen, where boiling rice would hiss and threaten to overflow until someone lifted the lid, Norful presents a compelling framework for breaking free from the constraints that keep us trapped within ourselves.

This spiritual guide reveals how removing our personal "lid" opens the door to experiencing God's full intentions for our lives. Rather than remaining confined by our limitations and fears, Norful invites readers to embrace a four-directional approach to spiritual growth. He encourages believers to examine their inner world, discovering the transformative power of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit's influence. The journey extends beyond personal reflection, calling readers to reach toward others and share the abundant life God offers.

Norful's approach balances introspection with action, urging readers to lift their eyes toward divine love and strength while developing concrete strategies to fulfill their God-given purposes. Through this practical yet deeply spiritual framework, he demonstrates how releasing internal pressure and expanding our spiritual vision can lead to the fulfilling life we were created to experience. This book speaks to anyone feeling spiritually constrained and ready to discover their full potential in faith.