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As I opened this book, You’re Loved No Matter What, I was absolutely amazed at the first page. Are you ready for this quote?
“But chasing perfection has hidden dangers. What we believe will lead us out of depression and anxiety may actually be part of what got us there in the first place. And the pursuit of perfection can keep us from discovering God’s purpose for our lives. It can distort who he created us to be, and then the world misses out on the gifts only we have to offer.”
If you follow my blog, you know that I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression this pregnancy. I know this baby is a miracle. I know that God is the God of hope. I know that I’m loved, but I need words of affirmation and encouragement poured into my life. Holley is one of my all time favorite authors and it should be no surprise to me that she hit the nail on the head again. Every time I need encouragement, I look to her blog. She has a masters in counseling and she is a certified life coach, so you can see that she really knows her stuff.
About the book from Holley’s website:
“How would your life be different if you truly believed you’re loved just as you are?” Best-selling author, life coach and counselor Holley Gerth poses this compelling question at the start of her latest book.
As someone who has connected with thousands of women, Holley has seen the dangers of becoming trapped by impossible standards of beauty, achievement, and even spirituality. We believe if only we wereperfect we could beat our depression, banish anxiety, and develop the relationships we long for most.
Holley shares how God wants to set the hearts of women free by revealing the lies we believe and the scandalous grace and acceptance offered to us instead. When we know we’re truly loved, the response is to love in return–and that changes everything.
Holley Gerth helps women lay down their unrealistic expectations so they can embrace who God created them to be, pursue his purpose for their lives, and offer the love they’ve been freely given.
I hope you join me in reading this book. It has already been such an eye opener and place of rest for me.
