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Don't
we want to be in control and have our life our way? Popkin did. Then
she started studying control girls in the Bible. She found warnings
and lessons and shares them in this book. She points out that one
theme runs through all the stories – surrender. “God never
intended for us to carry around the burden of trying to control
everything,” she writes. (15)
I
really like how Popkin challenges us. We say God is in
control, but do we really believe it? Do we really think we
are in control? Ouch.
I
really like Popkin's honesty. She shares her experience of the
intoxicating sense of power in controlling others (such as her
kids). She reminds us how difficult it is to let go of control. It is
much, much more than just recognizing the issue. Relinquishing
control and trusting God takes determination.
Her
lessons from women in the Bible include one on Hagar to explore what
we can do when someone is controlling us. She also has a lesson on
Leah, when we are rejected and unloved. Popkin adds illustrations
from her own life as she helps us understand the principles in
dealing with control.
It
would be a good idea to grab a journal and have it near when reading
this book. There are questions at the end of the chapters for
reflection. There are several lessons on each woman studied so this
would make a good book for a women's study. There could be some good
discussion on concepts like fear, comparing, leadership, anger, and
much more.
I
recommend this book to those who are ready to let go of their
“small-minded plans and purposes” and embrace “God's plans and
his bigger, more thrilling story line.” (206)
Food
for thought: “Jesus invites us to follow him in a path of surrender
to a place where God is in control and we are free.” (15)
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Shannon
Popkin is a wife and mom, a speaker and teacher, and a leader of
small group studies. She has been published in several magazines. She
is a contributing blogger for the True Woman blog at
ReviveOurHearts.com and has blogged for several years at
http://www.ShannonPopkin.com.
This is her first book.
Kregel
216 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an honest and independent review.
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