Do you have insecurity, fear or anxiety? Do you, like me, tend to overthink and replay things over and over in your mind resulting in no peace? Has life been hitting hard causing discouragement or lose of hope? Do you want to grow in your trust of God in your day to day life. Then Debbie Alsdorf invites you on this journey through the book of Philippians with her in doing just that. This book came into my life when I really needed it. I meant to read it last year when my word for the year was Trust but never got around to it so made it a priority this year. I really liked it. It's set up so you can do it as a daily devotional or you can really take your time with it, which is what I did. The author leads you on a journey of learning to trust God in the "meantime place", that place between "a problem recognized and a solution realized." (pg. 18). That place between the onset of the life challenge and the answered prayer where each believer finds themselves at some point in their everyday walk with the Lord. Each chapter starts with a scripture, then builds upon it with real life examples, more scripture and solid teaching encouraging the reader to spend time with the truths in God's word, even if they are challenging. Each chapter ends with with the questions "I am learning..." and "God is requiring me to..." with space to write, encouraging the reader to reflect, make personal and give practical application to what they just read. And then it ends with a prayer. I found it encouraging and uplifting with practical ways to turn to God in all circumstances, rejoicing while handing my worries to God and living one day at a time in the peace that only comes from Him. Great to do on your own or to do as a group study as it would foster good conversation.
Rated it a 10/10
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