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You’re Already Amazing + a Contest
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It often concerns me how hard women can be on themselves – the poor self care, the heavy workloads, the never ending self criticism. (I confess this is me sometimes.)
Well …
… this book may be the cure.
I just finished reading You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth.
It’s like a hug, a great cup of coffee and the best encouragement you’ve ever had all rolled into one.
Holley walks you through a number of simple exercises to discover your unique design and, in doing so, helps you toss a load of lies and wrong expectations off of your back. Each page offers an insight, a bit of wisdom or an encouragement.
I walked away from it with a renewed appreciation for who God created me to be and an excitement for my life’s journey. I also saw more clearly the dangers of the comparison trap.
Holley blogs at HollyGerth.com and has a new book coming out soon called You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream. I can’t wait to read it too!
Well, a great book just hollers out for a contest, so please leave as a comment to this post “something about yourself.” It can be as simple as “I’m an introvert” or as full out as sharing your dreams and how you plan to walk them out. On February 18th, I’ll pick a random number and the commenter in that spot will win a copy of You’re Already Amazing (if they already have a copy, they can pick a book from the Marriage Book Library).
The quote today is so cool. It’s from Holley’s book. I love it because it is such a load remover. It’s God speaking to you.
Love all. Please One.
Be who I’ve created you to be.
You are enough because I am enough in you.
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I am trying to be more full of joy :)
I recently started a group with my closest friends who are willing to do book studies and deep Bible studies. This sounds like it would bee right up our ally:)
I try to do my best, but I can definitely be too hard on myself at times!
This sounds like a great book and who wouldn’t love to win a great book?! :)
Sounds like a great read!
I am a wife to a wonderful husband. I just found your blog and intend to start being more generous to him! I tend to be a worrier and it gets the best of me from time to time, but I’m learning more and more to just trust God.
Philippians 4:6-7. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I’m a fighter (the good kind) :)
In about 5 weeks my husband and I will be parents to 4 boys ages 6 and under. I literally can’t remember the last time I felt fully rested, but I’m sure that fatigue and sleep deprivation are about to reach new heights with the birth of #4!
I am witty and I love puns!
I love that God made me creative, gave me an excellent color memory, and that in spite of all I have been through, helps me keep a positive, cheerful attitude.
I’m an introvert and sensitive, and slowly learning that they aren’t faults, but part of how God made me beautiful.
I am usually pretty hard on myself. Then I remember God made me the way I am for a purpose. God has been using my musical talents and teaching talents to teach Sunday School music and be a church organist.
i am complex.. and that’s okay.
I’m definitely an introvert, and all too often I fall into the comparison trap.
I actually am an introvert.. I used to be ashamed of that and always admired my extroverted friends for their love of being around people, thinking my desire for quiet evenings alone meant something was wrong with me. But I’ve learned that that’s a lie! Knowing that, and learning my strengths as an introvert actually makes me happier in social situations AND when I’m on my own.. there’s no longer shame in either situation! Anyway, this book looks really interesting. I’ll have to check it out even if I don’t end up winning. Thanks for the giveaway!
I could use some encouragement.
I am a mom of two and a wife to an awesome husband :)
I am blessed to be able to live my dream of being a stay at home Mom.
I suffer from Lyme disease and am severely physically limited from what I used to be. I struggle all the time with feeling guilty for not doing what I used to do, including being active with my 3 girls, being active with my husband, and doing things like housework and the things I have a passion for, like cooking.baking, gardening, exercise, and more. It has been the hardest two years of my life and I’m nowhere near the end of this trial.
I would love this book to learn how to be a little easier on myself.
I would love to feel amazing again. I’m now a divorced single mom, but I still read the generous wife because it makes a difference in my parenting and other relationships. I feel best about myself when I can be generous to others.
I’m a mommy of 2 who is busy learning and growing and stretching through this important job.
I am struggling, but hopeful.
I am forgiven!!
I am in love with my husband of 3 1/2 years :)
I really love my family!
I struggle with not feeling adequate in many areas of my life. I am blessed with an amazing husband, two beautiful daughters that we homeschool and a life filled with all the necessities and more. Yet, I don’t always feel deserving.
My word for this year is WILLING.
I teach a teen girls class on Wednesday nights at my church. This book seems like it’d be a lot of help to me with my issues and in turn could help me help them with things they’re struggling with.
I’ve been obsessed with “self-improvement” for years and have finally realized that it all boils down to loving myself exactly as I am.
I’m adjusting to life away from my family, near my husband’s.
I would love to give this book to my mother-in-law; she does so much for everyone, really pouring her life out. I would love to tell her “You’re Amazing!”
Sounds like a great book! I think we all need to be reminded of how amazing we are.
Wish I had my husband by my side! I read so many of the post and it makes me wish and hope even more that God will hear the cry of my heart and change my husband so we can be together and raise our two little children together.
I feel like I’m not “good enough” a lot. Gotta get over that!