I was pretty excited when I was contacted about doing a review of Holley Gerth's new book "You're Already Amazing".
I was already a fan of Holley's from her blogging so I knew that she would have something special to offer in her first book.
She didn't disappoint.
Within the first paragraph of the introduction she had me interested....It was her "Dare" with a statement that suggests "You don't have to to do more, be more, have more".
This simple statement is at the heart of so many of my struggles....always comparing myself to others, never feeling like I measure up.
And Holley found this was the case with many women. Many of us feel like we will never be enough but Holley uses the pages of this book to show us otherwise.
One of my most favorite parts of the book is when she tackled the idea of our emotions, and how they often get the best of us. She shares this verse...."Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23
I was already a fan of Holley's from her blogging so I knew that she would have something special to offer in her first book.
She didn't disappoint.
Within the first paragraph of the introduction she had me interested....It was her "Dare" with a statement that suggests "You don't have to to do more, be more, have more".
This simple statement is at the heart of so many of my struggles....always comparing myself to others, never feeling like I measure up.
And Holley found this was the case with many women. Many of us feel like we will never be enough but Holley uses the pages of this book to show us otherwise.
One of my most favorite parts of the book is when she tackled the idea of our emotions, and how they often get the best of us. She shares this verse...."Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23
Oh how true this is isn't it? You know the saying when mama isn't happy....no one is happy? When I let my emotions get out of control it does affect the whole family. And when I get to the heart of those things that cause my emotions to be out of control it often starts with the fact that I am not bringing everything to God.
One of the unique features of this book is that it is like a individual reflection study along with wonderful encouragement. She has space in each chapter where you can find out where you are. In regards to the emotions chapter she asks if we are a "head or a heart girl". I am a heart girl 100% when it comes to my emotions....no surprise to me! :)
This book is like sitting down with a close friend and talking through all the ins and outs of life. I was encouraged to look inside myself and see where in my journey I was...and then also encouraged to remember that I am right where I need to be....
As Holley says..."The good news....God has a journey for your life. It looks different than anyone else's." Such a good reminder for me to stop worrying about where others are in their journey, stop comparing myslef to others and start focusing on the journey God has me on.
I know that you will be encouraged and challenged if you pick up a copy of You're Already Amazing. Thanks Holley for sharing your life and journey with us! I am blessed by your words.
Disclosure: I was provided with a free copy of You’re Already Amazing by Revell {a division of Baker Publishing Group} in exchange for my honest review.
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