Wright
battled serious fears but now God is continuing to take her fears and
exchange them for courage. She now experiences victory and abundance.
She now knows her value and self-worth from God. God has taken her
messy life and it using it to encourage others.
She
has written this book so we can know that God wants to do the same
for us. She shares her own story, how she came to experience fear and
panic attacks. She relates how she learned she had value in God's
eyes, the need to avoid compromising situations (not being strong
enough to make right choices), the importance of a mind focused on
God (realizing it is a cognitive choice and takes practice), prayer,
using God given courage, and serving in your gift area.
The
strength of this book, I think, is in the discussion questions at the
end of each chapter. On its own, this book is not a blueprint for
change. Wright shares her transformation but there is no real plan
presented in the book for readers to follow. This book would best be
discussed among a small and close group. The support of the group
would be essential in seeing the possible changes described in this
book actually take place in a person.
For
example: “We cannot dwell on the past,” she writes, “but
instead change our focus to the new things Christ wants to do in our
lives.” (123) I agree, but how is that done? Discussing the concept
with a friend, one who is willing to walk you through the process and
hold you accountable, might be the key to the transformation.
Food
for thought: Our ultimate goal, Wright says, should be “to live our
life in a way that inspires others to have an adventure with God.”
(148)
Kimberly
Wright was named the 2009 National Young Mother of the Year by
American Mothers, Inc. She is the author of Bedtime Thoughts for the
Christian Mom. She earned a BA in psychology from the University of
Oklahoma and blogs weekly at www.believingoutloud.com.
She travels across the U.S. speaking at women's church retreats and
conferences. She and her husband have four children and life in
Overland Park, Kansas.
Leafwood
Publishers, 160 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the
purpose of an independent and honest review.
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