Sheila speaks to the brutal moments in life when we find ourselves questioning, Where is God? Is He real? Does He care? Why is ________ happening? (You fill in the blank) Holding on When You Want to Let Go addresses the nitty gritty of faith.
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Holding on When You Want to Let Go is the second book I have reviewed by Sheila Walsh. The first was Praying Woman. If you desire to read those thoughts, use the clickbelow: Book Review: Praying Women – A Country Girl’s Heart -Beats that Matter (dontclipmywings.com)
I encourage you to look up the scriptures referenced in this and any book asking the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart concerning the meaning of a particular scripture. Examine the context around a given scripture. Ask Him what he wants to teach you.
Table of Contents
A General Overview
In the first 5 chapters, Sheila addresses 5 scenarios when we need to hold on:
- Life feels out of control
- You feel alone
- God is silent
- You are afraid
- You have messed up
If we are honest, we have all experienced these feelings at some point in our lives. I know I have felt every one and some of them I feel often.
I was encouraged by the message around fear and sin or when you are afraid and sin. Of course, along with many in our world today the chapter on Holding on when life feels out of control is especially relevant. I am no different. God is in control even when our circumstances feel otherwise.
The Final 5 chapters Sheila focuses on the fact, the truth, for God’s children. We are being held by:
- His Promises
- The God Who Rescues
- The God of Miracles
- The One who changed everything
- The One you can trust
I can not choose one of these final 5 chapters which spoke to my heart over the others. I intend to read the hard copy I received, making notes as I read again. As a part of Sheila’s launch team, I read a digital copy and prefer to take notes in a physical copy. I am encouraged by the reminder to hold on to my Savior in trying circumstances.
On a Personal Note
A family member is going through serious health struggles, and 2 other family members experienced acute health problems over the last few months. There is encouragement in the reminder to continue to trust the Lord despite circumstances happening around me completely out of my control.
If I look back over my life this practice of trusting Him even when hard issues happen around me completely out of my control is a skill I have needed. In times past, I gave into the temptation to distract myself with pursuits of happiness or simply running away. I did not understand the how of trusting God.
As I read, I felt encouraged, reminded that this round of out of control circumstances I trusted God more than I ever had before. No I have not arrived, certainly not. To be honest I was tempted and even gave in, but on a smaller level to allow my thoughts to be distracted from the difficulties at hand. However, my roots of faith are deepening.
This year I found myself tested and I am thankful for the hope I found reading Holding on When You Want to Let Go.
I look forward to reading my hard copy of this book, making notations, and allowing God to speak to my heart through the words and Bible verse brought to my attention through Sheila’s book.
In Conclusion
I recommend Holding on When You Want to Let Go to anyone feeling alone, grieving, fearful, battling addiction, or those facing circumstances of health difficulties. You may find a renewed sense of commitment and hope in the midst of trouble. You are loved, friend.
Holding On When You want to Let Go is a relevant book for everyone who has faced a trial lately or is in the midst of one now. Do you need encouragement? You can purchase your copy today using the link below.
