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It’s okay not to be okay

October 31, 2018 by Barbara

The introduction captured me right away. Sheila imagines what she would tell her younger self after all that she has learned and lived. She says the title, “it’s okay not to be okay” are words of victory! She stopped beating herself up trying to live the perfect Christian life, one that Jesus never intended us to live.

Sheila Walsh has been one of my favorite Christian leaders for many, many years. I’ve read most of her books and this one is my favorite. She writes with honesty, openness, and wisdom. And I can’t forget about her humor, which lightens up some of the chapters.

Each chapter ends with “One Step at a Time” which includes simple steps to help us move forward. I found these valuable, relatable and life-changing as I reflected on one or some of the questions.

Sheila leads us through passages of Scripture to help us in trying to understand our suffering and circumstances and heartaches. Her words on page 43, “ When things were going well, I felt that God loved me. When things were hard, I felt alone.” She reminds us that nothing we walk through is wasted with God. He redeems every drop of our suffering.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to live knowing that “It’s okay not to be okay because Jesus has made us right with God.”

 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Baker Books Bloggers in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Hi Friend, Welcome to my corner of the online world, where I write to encourage and give hope. I believe everyone could use a dose of hope from time to time so whether you need hope for your marriage, your closet, or anything in between, I hope you find some encouragement here.

Having been through some hard situations, I understand what it's like to live hopeless, depressed, angry, and bitter until God rescued me in His Love and Grace. In Him, I found an Anchor to keep me safe and secure. My passion is to share how He has rescued me and give others encouragement, as He has for me.

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