Scott
thought “having it all” would lead to a fulfilling life. But
successful dancing and acting careers left her feeling unfilled. She
even tried New Age spirituality and self-help books. Nothing took
away that need for Someone bigger than herself. Then she became a
Christian.
Scott
shares her own experience of still struggling with bulimia, a remnant
from her teenage dancing days. Crying out to God, she sensed Him
telling her she had too many counterfeit comforts. When she
experienced disappointment or discomfort, she did not run to the Holy
Spirit for comfort but something else, usually food.
Scott
shares with us how we can be set free from those things that deceive
and control us. She writes about choices, the Holy Spirit giving us
opportunities to decide. She realized God was not going to make the
decisions for her but He would be right along side her. She
recommends journaling and being transparent with God. She shares her
“on the floor” times when she is open to God, asking Him to show
her the roots of her behavior. She includes teaching on spiritual
warfare, the process of spiritual growth and the tools we have been
given.
I
really liked this book. Scott is very practical with her suggestions
for spiritual growth and healing. She shares many of her own
experiences so we have an idea of how the process works. I highly
recommend this book to those who want to know how to recognize
counterfeit comforts and deal with them. You'll find great
encouragement and good strategy here.
My
rating: 5/5 stars.
Robia
Scott began her professional career at the age of sixteen as a dancer
and actress in Hollywood. After twenty years in the industry, she
walked away from it to follow her calling to ministry. Her ministry
specializes in helping believers appropriate all God has promised.
She and her husband are the founders and senior leaders of Deeper
Life Church in Redondo Beach, California. They live in Orange County
with their daughter. You can find out more at
www.robiaministries.org.
Chosen
Books, 208 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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