Let Go by Sheila Walsh
November 3, 2009 by Standing on Truth
Filed under Book Reviews
I should probably recuse myself from writing this book review solely based on how fond I am of Sheila Walsh. I have attended a few Women of Faith conferences where she speaks and she strikes me as the real deal–genuine, refreshingly honest and personal, and incredibly likeable. But all bias aside, her newest book, Let Go, is a great addition to any library. In this book, she addresses those things that hinder us in our relationship with God; those things that separate us from the unfathomable, unconditional, and unending love of our Father for us. Walsh acknowledges that women these days are often overly burdened with things such as shame, unforgiveness, and enslavement to our desires. In fact, she shares some of her own burdens throughout this book. Then, through Scripture and sound biblical advice, she shows the reader how to let them go.
Some highlights and powerful moments for me:
“Jesus left all the glory that was his and embraced all the brokenness and sin that is ours so that we can be free–truly free.”
“If my hope is in anything else apart from Jesus, then it is too small. He is the answer to everything I need or anticipate. He is my deepest desire even when I don’t immediately recognize that. He is my yesterday, today, and tomorrow. When everything else fails, he will not. When everyone else fails, he will not. . .When I have no grace for myself, he does. When I don’t know what to do anymore, he does. Do you see how securely your life is tucked into the very hand of the One who holds the universe in place?”
Let Go is a comforting read in a disconcerting time. I recommend it to all who are hoping to let go of their burdens and fall into Jesus’ arms.
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