This inspirational piece is a commentary on peoples' everyday successes and failures. Jeremiah Whitaker, the novel's protagonist, chases after numerous goals, but nearly every one of his pursuits prove to be unfruitful. From childhood to manhood, this story follows Whitaker through the thick and thin of realistic challenges, culminating into the discovery of his life's true purpose. In the face of doubt and seemingly impossible obstacles, Whitaker recognizes God's sovereignty and releases control of his situation. In a war zone infiltrated with love, loss, death, and second-chances, watch God empower Whitaker as the young man matures from an aimless, pleasure-seeker to a focused and dependable man of God.