It’s been quite awhile since our failed adoption in October, and I’ve been at such a crossroads regarding things to say here in the blog world. Several months of discouragement, and wonderfulness, and frustration, and encouragement, and above all else, being drawn closer to God and continually refined in the process, have left my mind swirling, but not quite organized enough to relay things on the blog…yet. However, in the meantime, I’ve been given the opportunity by the fabulous folks at Revell Publishing and (in)courage, to review Holley Gerth’s new book,
You’re Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be.
You’re Already Amazing: Embracing Who You Are, Becoming All God Created You to Be.
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Pretty timely, huh?
This book is exactly what the author envisions it to be: a heart-to-heart message from a trusted friend. Her writing is God-inspired, truthful, and best of all, so encouraging! Holley not only offers great truths from the Bible about who God has created us to be, but also (my favorite) gives practical ways to seek Him in discovering who exactly that is. It’s an interactive book that you can write all over as you discover these truths. It’s no “self-help” book--which is awesome...it’s a “dig deep and really discover who God created, loves, and wants to use for His kingdom” book. Helping us to discover what our God-given strengths are, and what skills can be utilized with those strengths. God wants to use us, and He's the One who gave us these strengths and skills! I love Holley's example on page 32:
“While strengths stay consistent throughout our lives, the skills that display them vary depending on the season we’re in and the specific assignment God has given us…while what we do may change, the reason we do it stays the same. ‘Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God’ (1 Corinthians 10:31).”
What an awesome challenge and encouraging motivation at the same time! We can use things for which God has given us desires and ability (in other words, things we actually enjoy and are good at!), in order to further His kingdom and bring Him glory.
If you’re wanting to discover your God-given purposes in this life, you definitely want to check out Holley’s book. She gets right into the meat of things, making the bold claim that “you’re already amazing” (on the back cover, she hits it straight on, saying we don’t have to do more, be more, have more). But she’s also realistic in understanding that we’re probably not going to just take that bold statement and run with it. We’re women. We don’t always feel amazing, so we’ll question it. And through Holley’s book, God speaks to all of those questions, insecurities, and doubts. Then takes it further by pushing the reader to discover where we go from here, walking in God’s truth the whole way. Not intended to be a fluffy “feel-good” narcissistic idea, but truly grasping what it means to be created and loved by our incredible God. Love it.
This will definitely be a book that I recommend and pass on to friends…it’s a great read and will both challenge and encourage you. And even better, DaySpring offers a line of fun goodies that match in their Heart-to-Heart-with-Holley collection!
You can also get in on the newest Bloom book club discussion beginning next week on March 26th, as they are reading this very book! I’ll definitely be participating in that. You should join me!
You can also get in on the newest Bloom book club discussion beginning next week on March 26th, as they are reading this very book! I’ll definitely be participating in that. You should join me!
Pssssst . . . . I was given this product free to review, and all opinions stated in this here blog are my own J
