Ever been smacked in the face? Did it get your attention? Well, that is exactly what Empty Promises by Pete Wilson will do. A much needed eye opener for compromising Christians. We have systematically become a society of idol worshipers. We worship money, ourselves, relationships, our children, things, power, approval, and yes, even our religion! Pete Wilson explains how these idols ultimately take the place of God in our lives and how we become dependent on them. The validation we seek through earthly people and stuff leaves us longing for something more – something we can only receive from God himself. Serving our church, doing good deeds, or exhausting ourselves for our family, will not fill the void. If you are seeking peace from constant striving, Empty Promises will help lead you to sweet freedom. It reminds us that we need to step back and depend on God for validation. By following Pete Wilson’s tips, you will be better equipped to deal with rejection, broken promises, and failures. We have lost ourselves in worshiping God’s gifts, instead of realizing that God is the gift. Do you find yourself broken, face down in a puddle of tears, and finally ready to surrender? Are you ready to your idols with God’s love and mercy? You will not know what love and mercy is until all of your idols come crashing down. There is a God, and we are not Him! The Hebrew word for “be still” literally means to “let go”, so let go of empty promises and know that only He is God.