By Idegwu Francis Abugo
*ABOUT THE BOOK*
ISBN: 978-978-790962-1
“A Letter to Drifters” is a corrective letter to believers who have “unconsciously drifted” from their kingdom assignment and identity.
In the opening chapter, the author defines “drift” as “a continuous slow movement from one place to another… a subtle slow movement from what you know to what looks like what you know”.
In the introduction he says, “as citizens of the kingdom, we know our calling, rights and privileges, but unconsciously we drift to a lower life, where irrelevant things take over our lives”.
He hopes through this book to reawaken Christians to who they are, “Ye are gods… children of the Most High” (Psa.82:6-7), and to help them get back on track before they waste years outside God’s plan.
*KEY THEMES & STRUCTURE*
The book has 6 chapters
1. Chapter One: To All Drifters – Here he defines drift and shows how believers start well, then drift without realizing.
2. Chapter Two: Why Drift? – He highlights the root causes namely, “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life”, plus the deceitfulness of riches.
3. Chapter Three: Get Back On Track – He shares how a believer can get back on track using the story of the Prodigal Son as a model for repentance and returning.
4. Chapter Four: The Act of Standing Still – How a believer can resist and overcome distractions that keeps him running toward things that are not in God’s plan.
5. Chapter Five: Maintaining Your Balance – He challenged Believers to prioritize their kingdom calling and assignment above anything else, see their vocations as platforms of fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives.
6. Chapter Six: Obedience – He share Biblical examples of men and women who obeyed God and the result of their obedience.
*STRENGTHS*
1. It is scriptural and pragmatic — Col 1:22-23, Ps 82:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Luke 15. He doesn’t just preach; he applies.
2. The illustrations are real life and non-fictional which makes it relatable. Uses personal stories like choosing ministry over football, A.A. Allen’s drift, Demas, and Nigerian musicians who left the church.
3. The tone is firm but welcoming. The dedication says it’s for “those planning to drift, those that have already drifted and the ones that finally found their way back. No condemnation, just a call to return.
4. Identity Focus: Core message: You can’t walk in dominion until you understand you’re a “god to Pharaoh” — a citizen of the kingdom
*WHO SHOULD READ THIS*
Believers feeling “dry” or distracted
Ministers who have drifted from their original call
Young people facing pressure to “make money in the world first”
Church leaders, state/zonal leaders who need to keep themselves and others on track
*QUOTABLE TAKEAWAY*
“A fish cannot survive outside water, so also you cannot survive outside the plan and purpose of God for your life and ministry”
“Do not love this world… for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you”
“A Letter to Drifters”, is recommended for personal devotion, discipleship groups, or as a tool for reshaping leadership mindset.