“Contrary to our natural inclinations, we were never meant to be the center of our lives. We were created for our lives to revolve around someone greater, with our eyes fixed not inward, but upward. Laura Story helps us look up and behold the beauty, grandeur, majesty, and holiness of our great God. Stand in Awe invites us into true, holy reverence for the one who is worthy of it all.”—Courtney Doctor, Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory, In View of God’s Mercies and others

“Stand in Awe calls us to behold the burning holiness of God and to respond with reverent worship. With biblical clarity and warm exhortation, it invites us to consider anew the consuming fire whose mercy still bids us draw near. May this book shape the worship of God’s people both when we are gathered in his presence and when we are scattered in the world.”—Matthew Boswell, hymn writer and author; Pastor, the Trails Church; Professor of Worship Ministries, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Our generation is starved for God. Every generation is, but ours may be especially so. We have been deeply conditioned for comfort and casualness. If reverence sounds boring, perhaps you’ve never experienced the thrill of God-centered awe, that ‘gloriously fearful reverence,’ as Laura Story calls it—your heart leaping out of its place at the startling wonder of God. This could be the most important book you’ve read in years.”—David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, Desiring God; author, Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines

“I am so glad Laura has written this book. It is insightful, authentic, and clear. As a fellow worship leader, songwriter, and Christian, I echo Laura’s desire to grow in our reverence for the Lord, resulting in grateful, holy worship. I was helped by this book, and you will be too.”—Jordan Kauflin, Worship Pastor, Christ Covenant Church; hymn writer