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"Why Not You" was one that I really enjoyed. It was so enjoyable to me, that at times I found it very difficult to maintain the "daily" part of its devotion and so I would just skip on ahead and read two or three days worth at one sitting! I believe her calling to coach, mentor, and dare I say counsel, is clearly evident through these writings of Valerie Burton.
Ms. Burton is a believer in Christ, and just small parts of her testimony are shared (as a result). However as a lover of the Word of God, I wanted, hoped (and expected) this book to include WAAY more scriptural references than it did; but it was still a good book. :) It did what it was supposed to do and that was motivate, inspire, encourage, edify and remove the strongholds that can break you down.
Ms. Burton gives sound advice, and offers confident and proven methods as suggestions. There's not one "Day" of the book that I don't have any underlines, highlights, check marks, or circles for! She's faithful throughout the book to end each "day" with a prayer. I especially value and like that; because Prayer is my favorite hobby.
Here's a random sample from WHY NOT YOU:
DAY 10 (pages 93-99)
"... External pressure is always there to try to convince you that you are not good enough. It presses you to believe that you need more of everything - more money, better looks, more education, and a better personality...
When we feel our confidence waning it is often because we have turned over the power to define ourselves. We've allowed someone or something else to tell us who we are and what makes us valuable and important... Your confidence grows when you begin caring more about what you and God think about you than about what everyone else thinks... Your confidence comes with knowing that God is with you.. He values you. He loves you. He has placed greatness within you. And your greatness doesn't look like anyone else's.
...Expect doubt to cross our minds when we are entering a situation that challenges or stretches us... Expect insecurity to rear its ugly head. But have a plan of action prepared that will enable you to counter those obstacles with the truth. Focus inward, and remember your own testimony. Remember that you are not doing it alone. God is with you...
Feelings are honest, but they are not necessarily the truth."
WOW! I'm encouraged all over again just from that! :). HalleluJah!
This is a really powerful but easy book to glean from. I don't think you'll be disappointed. :)
Ms. Burton is a believer in Christ, and just small parts of her testimony are shared (as a result). However as a lover of the Word of God, I wanted, hoped (and expected) this book to include WAAY more scriptural references than it did; but it was still a good book. :) It did what it was supposed to do and that was motivate, inspire, encourage, edify and remove the strongholds that can break you down.
Ms. Burton gives sound advice, and offers confident and proven methods as suggestions. There's not one "Day" of the book that I don't have any underlines, highlights, check marks, or circles for! She's faithful throughout the book to end each "day" with a prayer. I especially value and like that; because Prayer is my favorite hobby.
Here's a random sample from WHY NOT YOU:
DAY 10 (pages 93-99)
"... External pressure is always there to try to convince you that you are not good enough. It presses you to believe that you need more of everything - more money, better looks, more education, and a better personality...
When we feel our confidence waning it is often because we have turned over the power to define ourselves. We've allowed someone or something else to tell us who we are and what makes us valuable and important... Your confidence grows when you begin caring more about what you and God think about you than about what everyone else thinks... Your confidence comes with knowing that God is with you.. He values you. He loves you. He has placed greatness within you. And your greatness doesn't look like anyone else's.
...Expect doubt to cross our minds when we are entering a situation that challenges or stretches us... Expect insecurity to rear its ugly head. But have a plan of action prepared that will enable you to counter those obstacles with the truth. Focus inward, and remember your own testimony. Remember that you are not doing it alone. God is with you...
Feelings are honest, but they are not necessarily the truth."
WOW! I'm encouraged all over again just from that! :). HalleluJah!
This is a really powerful but easy book to glean from. I don't think you'll be disappointed. :)
