Publisher: Worthy Books.
Release Date: September 17 2024
Source: eARC from Netgalley (Free in exchange for an honest review.)
Category: Christian Non-Fiction/ Self-help.
Description from Netgalley:
Discover the power of following Gods word with this transformative guidebook that gives you permission to let go of the emotional stress weighing you down and find beauty in the life you already live.
Feeling fragmented and frazzled, many women today are caught in a vicious cycle trying to do too much, hold everything together, manage and control their circumstances, and avoid mistakes at all costs.
But no matter how hard we try, there are many things outside of our control. In trying to do it all, we are undone ourselves.
What if we could shift our perspective so that, instead of spinning our wheels wasting energy manufacturing and controlling our lives, we aim to let go and lean into who we are becoming?
In When Doing It All is Undoing You, Alyssa Bethke helps readers understand the difference between what is in and what is out of our control, and she examines how our striving for approval, balance, happiness, and lofty ideals often masks underlying fear and disappointment. She acknowledges that even when we do all the right things, the outcome we hope for is not guaranteed, and addresses the disillusionment so many of us feel when the life we have looks nothing like the life we envisioned.
Ultimately, Alyssa shows readers that turning towards the God who is after our authentic hearts is the only guarantee of a life of hope and fulfillment, the life we’re all longing for. By drawing near to God as the primary source of our joy and contentment, we can learn to hear His voice, find freedom and hope in our deep disappointments, and become the women that He created us to be- free, full, and faithful.
My Thoughts:
4.5 stars
I have never heard of Alyssa Joy Bethke before, but as soon as I read the title, I knew this was a book I had to read. I was not wrong. This book was just what I needed to read at this time in my life. It was encouraging, uplifting, convicting, and part warning. Warning that if you don’t slow down and start taking care of your heart you will unravel, or unravel further.
Alyssa was honest, open and raw in sharing her experiences. I saw myself reflected in so many of her stories. I felt like Alyssa was a friend, imparting her wisdom, like so many of her friends had done for her. Alyssa gives you permission to let go of expectations, the rushed life, to take off the mask and take care of your heart. This is what I really needed: permission to take care of my heart. I honestly don’t think anyone had ever given me permission to take care of my own heart. It’s all about doing; doing for others, for the husband, for the kids, for the ministry, for God. But it’s not about what you do for God, but being with God. Being honest and real with God. There wasn’t a chapter that I could not relate to.
This world will try and convince you that you can do it all. That being rushed and busy is normal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Alyssa offers a different way. A way all of us need. The best way. Prioritizing what really matters in light of eternity so we can live with peace and joy in this life – no matter what our circumstances are.
Whether you are unravelling, have unraveled, or want to prevent yourself from unravelling, this book is for you. I highly recommend it.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 