Author: Robert J. Morgan
Publication Date: November 7, 2017
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
How do you bury worry before it buries you?
Worry, which is essentially a strain of fear, is a
rational response to real pressures and problems. Life is harder than we
expect, and even the Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace Himself, admitted, “Each
day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). He said, “In this world you
will have trouble” (John 16:33). On one occasion, He even said, “Now my soul is
troubled, and what shall I say?” (John 12:27). Our souls are easily troubled.
The world and its trials seem to only increase.
In nearly forty years of pastoral counseling, Rob
Morgan has seen a lot of changes in our culture. People are anxious, and
everyone seems increasingly tense and taunt. We’re overextended, running on
empty, and often running late. We’re worried and we’re weary. One moment we’re
alarmed about global politics and the next we’re frustrated with a clogged
commode or a cranky boss. Stress can have a way of keeping us on pins and
needles from dawn to darkness.
In this book Pastor Morgan leads the way through
the investigation of the Bible’s premier passage on the subject of anxiety.
Philippians 4:4–9 is God’s most definitive word about overcoming anxiety and
experiencing His overwhelming peace. Dissecting the following eight practices
this vital passage promotes will help you to wage war on worry:
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The Practice of Rejoicing
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The Practice of Gentleness
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The Practice of Nearness
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The Practice of Prayer
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The Practice of Thanksgiving
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The Practice of Thinking
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The Practice of Discipleship
·
The Practice of Peace
When we study and employ these practices
effectively, we have the power to erase anxious thoughts and compose our minds
with peace in any situation
The world offers no better antidote to worry, for
there is none. This is God’s prescription for a better life.
Anxiety disorders comprise the most common mental
illness in America.
Our souls are easily troubled. The world and its
trials seem to be getting worse.
But medical treatment alone is incapable of
reaching the hidden depths of the soul. We need a house call from the Great
Physician and a good dose of his therapeutic truth.
On every occasion. In every situation. Wherever we
are – a train station, an airplane seat, a hospital bed, a courtroom, a cell,
the cab of your truck, or the closet of your bedroom – wherever we are can
become a cathedral of prayer and praise.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
Robert Morgan has done it again! This book is a
wonderful, short read that provides vital practices for life as a Christian and
soldier of God. I love that each of his “practices”, which are sort of like his
chapters, are loaded with tons of biblical references and passages to refer to
in order to provide evidence for his reasoning and writings. There were so many
uplifting passages of scripture that I found myself constantly having to pause
and turn to my Bible in order to study a little deeper into the section Robert
chose to speak about. Each section of this book is so inspirational and
provides so many uplifting and motivational tidbits about life’s journey and
how to help you conquer the small things for a better life.
I am a sucker for self-help books and devotionals;
I absolutely love them! This would definitely be a book that I would recommend
to someone who wants to start reading self-help books or devotionals because of
the ease of access. It is a short book and is easy to follow and keep up with.
I was able to take notes and annotate my copy, which is something that helps me
track my thoughts and recall my readings at a later date. Morgan’s writing is
almost conversational. I felt as if I were having a chat with my grandfather
who was providing essential life advice, and I do mean that in the best way
possible! This is not a book to be missed!
***A free copy of this book was provided to me by the
publishers at Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review***
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