I Can't Afford Another Ishmael: At This Stage of My Life

Abraham believed God's promise. But somewhere between the promise and the fulfillment, he tried to manufacture what only God could produce.

The result was Ishmael.

Yet the story doesn't end there.

Between Ishmael and Isaac, God wasn't only preparing a promised son-He was transforming a promised father.

In I Can't Afford Another Ishmael: At This Stage of My Life, Dr. Marlene Miles explores one of Scripture's most overlooked lessons: God's greatest work during seasons of waiting may be the work He is doing in us.

Through biblical insight, practical application, and thoughtful reflection, you will discover:

Why shortcuts often produce unnecessary detours.
The difference between what God says "I will" do and what He commands you to do.
How to recognize spiritual counterfeits before investing years pursuing them.
Why God's process matters as much as His promise.
The difference between manufacturing an Ishmael and receiving an Isaac.
How God changes people before entrusting them with His promises.
Why, at this stage of life, wisdom refuses to settle for substitutes.

This is more than a study of Abraham.

It is an invitation to trust God's timing, stay in His lane, and allow the Author to finish what only He can begin.

If you've ever wondered whether you're trying to help God instead of trusting Him, this book will challenge you to stop manufacturing what God has already promised to provide.