Many
Christians live in fear, harming their relationships with others and
with God. De Silva wants to help readers with proven biblical tactics
to break free from fear. She is a firm believer in the spirit world
and the spiritual battle Christians are in. Much of her book relates
to that spiritual battle and how she helps people stand above demonic
attacks.
De
Silva has a counseling ministry using prayer to ask God for insights
into situations. She tells a number of stories about people she has
helped. Praying for insights from Jesus and asking for visual
representations of the issues are common. People experience release
and freedom through her spiritual processes.
De
Silva realizes that sometimes God works instantaneously during a
prayer session. Sometimes healing takes hard work and time. Even if
release is immediate, it may take time for habits to be changed. She
also realizes that her prayer counseling is not a cure all.
Nonetheless, she has seen her formula produce much fruit. (164)
This
book is full of good teaching, powerful examples, and practical
strategies. I like her concept of fear as our focusing on what we
perceive as lacking rather than on God's abundance. I like De Silva
reminding us that being fear free takes work. She emphasizes God's
truth, meditating on it and memorizing promises. She helps us
discover unhealthy mindsets from childhood too. Group discussion
questions, prayers and affirmations are included at the end of each
chapter.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Dawna
De Silva is founder and co-leader of the International Bethel Sozo
Ministry in Redding, California. Dawna and her husband have two sons
and live in Redding, California. You can find out more at
https://www.dawnadesilva.com/
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Chosen
Books, 192 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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