Teasi
didn't like her body image. When she was young, her schoolmates said
hurtful things to her. She would repeat the “sticks & stones”
saying, but it still hurt. During a visit to an aunt and uncle,
Teasi was violated. She developed low self esteem, having a poor
self image.
Then,
as an adult, she had a breakthrough that changed her life. She saw
something she had never seen before. Like a spiritual light that
switched on, she began to see the good things God had for her. He
had already provided her with everything she needed for life. Rather
than asking Him for more, she asked that He reveal what He already
had for her.
She
saw Jesus' relationship with the Father in a new light. Then she saw
her relationship with the Father in a new light.
This
was just the beginning to the healing Teasi helps us see. We see our
orphan ways and the steps to daughterhood. She explains how God digs
deep, exposing feelings of rejection. We have all been wounded and
Teasi helps us heal from unmet needs. And she reminds us what
happens when we do not forgive like we have been forgiven.
Teasi
wants us to stop believing the lies, assuring us that God's Word will
heal our wounds.
She
has provided a thoughtful prayer at the end of each chapter as well
as penetrating questions with space to write the answers.
What
an encouraging book! God loves me, not because I'm a certain size or
shape. He made me and He loves me completely.
I've
been accused of having DBD (Dutch bottom disease). Could it be that
I'm not thin so that I don't find satisfaction in that? Could it be
so that I will find my satisfaction and fulfillment in God alone?
Could it be so that I will love God's beauty and not my own?
Teasi
has given me much to think about.
Teasi
Cannon (pronounced Tee See) is married to her best friend, Bill, and
they have three children. Teasi has a master's degree in pastoral
counseling from Liberty Theological Seminary, and is a sought after
speaker who loves to help women remember who they are in Christ.
Follow her blog: http://teasicannon.com/blog/
Worthy Publishing, 216 pages. Publisher product page.
To buy this book, visit your local Christian bookstore.
Go here to read the first chapter.
I
received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher and Handlebar Marketing for the
purpose of this review.
1 comment:
I've also read and enjoyed this book. I think it offers an honest look at one woman’s struggles with weight and body image. But rather than just “thinking positive,” she became deeply aware of God’s love for her. Knowing she was God’s beloved made it possible for her to love herself. I know all women, regardless of size, will appreciate Teasi Cannon's honesty!
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