Jesus
called us to rest but how can we when life is crazy? Donnelly shares
her experience of learning to rest in the midst of chaos.
Donnelly
teaches in the context of story and experience. She shares much of
her own story in the first part of the book, such as her parents'
divorce, losing her virginity in college, unresolved trauma causing
bouts of crying. Her suggestions for developing rest come from the
experiences of her children, a late night television show, a picture
her daughter drew, an experience on a flight, and more. Scripture is
then applied to the lesson.
This
is a good book for people who like teaching developed within the
context pf personal experience. This senior citizen matured on books
teaching straight from the Bible. This one, developed through
experience, is probably better suited for young people or new
Christians not very familiar with the Bible. Young mothers would
especially identify with many of the stories Donnelly tells.
Her
description of being in the “pocket” while spinning is certainly
a wake up call to be fully in the Lord's presence. I was glad to see
a helpful Appendix with practical ideas for developing that practice.
Donnelly
knows how to obtain rest within a busy life. She and her husband have
five children, she owns a business, and she is a minister. Her
teaching is not mere theory. She has lived it. She provides practical
ideas and exercises to develop a heart that rests in the Lord.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Jenny
L. Donnelly is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the
founder of Her Voice Movement, a national community gathered for the
equipping and empowering women to live in biblical truth. She is the
cofounder, with her husband, of The Collective Church in Portland,
Oregon, and also founded Tetelestai Ministries, developing biblical
leaders. She and her husband live in Oregon with their five children.
Revell,
224 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
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