Sarah Jakes

4.5/5 Stars

Well, it took me a while to finish it. Not because it wasn't a good book, because it was actually. I am still going through that not wanting to read phase. I started 3 books in November and didn't finish any...This is one of the books started but not finished in November but this is the only book I actually finished since the end of October...

But this is about the book, not my reading habits over the last month or so! :-)

The book in and of itself was really good. If I had the understanding, self esteem & wisdom she has at her age (mid to late 20's)...I would be so much further along in my walk in this life than I am now. Now, don't get me wrong, I was far from stupid. I was a very smart 20 something and knew my issues, etc...But, because of such low self worth, etc...I just wasn't at the point I could have been in my life at that age...

One thing this book has reminded me of and taught me was that I was where I was supposed to be at that point in time of my life...Things I did during that time may have "Slowed me down a bit" but I was still where I should be. Could I have been so much further in my life if I had listened to those who tried to warn me? Sure! But, I was always a hard headed and stubborn one..Heck, I still am...That stubborn streak has been a blessing and a "curse" for me because I was sometimes stubborn when I shouldn't have been and should have listened...But also, that stubborn side of me helped me put my foot down with a lot of people and situations..Things that people wanted me to do that I knew I didnt want to do or wasn't for me at that time...If at all...People wanted me to do what they wish they could have if they "still had youth on their side" or "didn't have a record"...Sigh...

This book has reminded me that it's okay to let go and move forward in life. It's okay to be a bit scared but have faith that God has more for me (all of us) than we can ever imagine if we just step out a bit...And for me, and people like me, that is hard as trying to break stone with a toothbrush!

I try not to prejudge too many young people, but I am not totally stupid either...Just like I know not to trust many my own age either. I am 40 years old and learned you can learn from any age...If they are saying something worth hearing...And Sarah Jakes had a lot to say in this short little book. And I am grateful for her writing it at this point in my life when I am a bit more willing to listen...And at least try to make small steps to get to where I need to be.

But, again, this isn't really about me is it? It's about the book! lol

The book for me personally is very much worth the read. Especially if you feel like you're just stuck and don't know how to get out. It will at least encourage you a little bit to make those small steps towards your destiny. Even if everything in this book you have heard, seen or been through in your life...It's good to have those reminders along the way right?!?!

This will be a book that I buy and put on my shelf for future reference (borrowed from the library)...… (lisätietoja)