A Young Woman's Walk with God: Growing More Like Jesus

by Elizabeth George

Elizabeth George, author of A Young Woman After God's Own Heart (more than 150,000 copies sold), offers another life-changing teen book— A Young Woman's Walk with God. Christian teens long to please God, but peer pressure, school activities, and physical changes make godly qualities such as patience, kindness, and self-control hard to develop. The good news is that by focusing on God, girls can live the fruit of the Spirit. Then they'll be able to— Faithfulness and gentleness come as teens walk with Jesus and express His love to those around them.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, High School, Christian Living, Faith, Christian Non Fiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Elizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:

- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.

Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.

In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.

Reviews

[Kaylen Kepler · Rating 5 out of 5]

An inspirational devotional full of everyday guidance for everyday things. Relatable in so many ways, this book would be amazing for any young girl striving to be more like God. It helped me through so much, answered many questions, gave incredible visuals, and drew me closer to God. Every page was refreshing! It felt so good to know that other people go through the same problems that i do. It felt good to know that somebody else out there feels my pain. But what I didn't realize was that God feels my pain everyday. He knows what we're going through more than anyone else. he understands. God is our most important teacher, most loving father, and closest friend. When things are going bad in your life, when everything falls apart, when it seems like the world is ending, and you don't know what to do, just remember, God has you. And he loves you more than you will ever know.

[Marren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not usually into devotions because I do not usually stick to them. However, this one is written to keep you interested- to continue finding yourself whilst reading the bible. What I liked about it is, the blank sections to write in. Years later, you can go back to it, to see how your life progressed.

I recommend this devotion.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I had this book to help guide me when I was growing up. She is an excellent writer and easy to read and understand.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 star

Elizabeth George is a good devotion writer, she writes as if you are sitting at her table drinking coffee and visiting with her. She points out special issues in our lives and finds the scripture to remind us what God has to say about that in our lives. Because God knows everything about us. She never points fingers at the reader but when she says 'we should' including herself in her reminders.

This book is titled "A young woman's" but only a few places does it actually refer to a young adult. The rest of the book any aged person (male or female) could relate. After each chapter are questions to make you think about what you just read and how it applies to your life.

Ms George's books have been a favorite of mine since I was introduced to her books a few months ago

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book on my shelves for ages, and I finally got round to reading it.
This book takes you through all the different flavours of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, with intermittent chapters on how Jesus portrayed these characteristics, set up so one can use it as a devotional, as I did.
I must say I've never seen the fruit of the Holy Spirit portrayed like this and it was very interesting, both the breakdown and application.
I got a lot out of this book and would highly recommend it.

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro excelente para poder aprender más sobre los frutos del Espíritu, como incorporarlos a la vida y situaciones cotidianas. A su vez, cada 3 frutos, muestra como Jesús los demostró antes y durante su muerte en la cruz.
Ideal para tenerlo a la mano para saber como actuar y ser cada día mas parecidos a Jesús.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this seems to have been written for younger girls, it still has value for young women as well. In her book, Elizabeth George takes each Fruit of the Spirit and shows how they can be spiritually applied to our daily lives. Her book contains practical advice that is simple to understand and addresses various situations that young girls and women confront in their lives. When times are tough and we feel troubled, it feels most natural to resort to anger or frustration, but, using Scripture as her foundation, George encourages young women to walk in the Spirit, showing God's love and mercy to others through our actions and words. These Scripture verses serve as reminders and guides of how a young Christian woman is to walk and talk in her life, seeking to bring all glory to God.
I would recommend this book for younger girls (10-17 years old), but I would not discourage young women from reading it, seeing as it has spiritually helpful advice for young women of all ages.
As the title displays, prayerfully walking in the Spirit causes us to "Grow More Like Jesus". :)

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great study for all young women on the fruits of the Spirit. Whether you are unfamiliar with the fruits of the Spirit, know the basics and want to dive deeper, or wish to see how these fruits can be more greatly applied in your life, this Bible study is beneficial and very much worth your time.

The book is broken up into 3 main sections:
-Getting the Right Attitudes (Love, Joy, Peace)
-Getting Along with Everybody (Patience, Kindness, Goodness)
-Getting Your Act Together (Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control)
Each section is concluded by an in depth look at how Jesus showed these fruits of the Spirit.

For each fruit of the Spirit, the study contains:
-A real-life story
-Bible verses and explanations that illustrate the fruit
-An applicable definition
-An explanation of why you should live out the fruit
-Ways to integrate the lesson into daily life

Each chapter also has a section in which you can look up additional Bible verses and answer questions to further explore the fruit of the Spirit.

*This study has helped me grow greatly as a Christian woman. I have grown closer to God through this study and am excited by this wonderful opportunity to learn what being "Christlike" really means. If the introduction seems a little too basic for you, keep going- I hope the rest of the study will change you as it has changed me.

[Ashley Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book when I was just starting college and had never read it. It's definitely aimed toward a younger woman than I am now. If I had read it when I had first gotten it, it would have changed my world!

[Redwallcrazy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so helpful and an amazing read. I was really able to look deeper into my relationship with God and concentrate on how I act towards others and situations. I would strongly recommend this book.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great for young women. It gives a catchey motto to remember the fruits of the spirit by.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

[Michelle Polk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really good for your teenage daughter. My daughter and I did this together. It is pushes you forward for the Lord.

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offered a wonderful analysis of the Fruits of the Spirit. I highly recommend it!

[Abigail Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book=) I highly recommend for any girl/woman (10+ probs)
I especially liked how the author put a relatable scenario in each chapter.

[Patricia Lott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a great book to bridge the gap between teen aged new believers and the older more established believers. Would recommend to all.

[Autumn Slaght · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would rate this one three and a half if I could. It wasn't that it wasn't a good book, it was actually a rather good book! I could definitely tell as I read it that it was geared towards a younger audience, maybe of early teens, late teens. It was geared towards a very innocent audience (Innocent as in not experienced with the world, nothing to do with sexual innocence although that topic was mentioned) and unfortunately my experience with the world in my early 20's has been an in-my-face example of how awful this world can be.
But all in all, this book was so good in that it took each one of the fruits of the Spirit and spent an entire chapter on each of them. At the end of each section, she compared it to how these fruits were evident in Jesus' life and how we can be more like him. Elizabeth George writes in such an upbeat style. You can almost see the smile on her face as she writes and talks to you like a person to person. I would highly recommend this book for all Christian young people and you know what? Even us girls in our early 20's can benefit from doing an in-depth study on the fruits of the Spirit! We all could use it in today's world, that's for sure!

[P.L. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elizabeth George has long been one of my favorite authors of books for women and girls. I am always touched by the message God has given her to share with readers and am always inspired when I finish reading. Though this book was written for young women, the message still touched my own heart. I found new insights on positive interactions with others. And the section of pressures of school and relationships… though I am at a different time in my life I was able to draw wisdom from it to apply to where I am at now. I only wish I had read books like this when I was younger. I wish someone had given me books like this to inspire me and teach me. They have great foundational truths that will strengthen your walk and help you build a stronger relationship with not only Jesus but with everyone you come in contact with. George has written yet another positive and uplifting book that will surely inspire any young woman who reads it. This is a great book to consider or your friends and would make great discussion as a small group study. A great book.

[Catalina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro es una guía para parecernos más a Jesús en el día a día, con los problemas que se presentan a lo largo de la vida en nuestra cotidianidad. Con ejemplos bíblicos y algunos ejercicios de auto reflexión, la autora resalta los Frutos del Espíritu a la luz de la palabra: amor, alegría y paz; paciencia, amabilidad y bondad; dominio propio, fe y humildad.
Ser como Jesús es una tarea difícil pero su ejemplo de vida y liderazgo son inspiradores. Ningún líder ha sido perfecto como él, qué mejor maestro para convertirnos en líderes, ya que el líder es capaz de dirigir a otros porque se ha conquistado a sí mismo.
Asimismo, al seguirlo estamos aprendiendo del perfecto amor que en sí mismo representa Jesús, y ser la gota en el océano que a pesar de su pequeñez, busca sembrar luz y el bien en medio de la oscuridad que como sociedad estamos transitando.

[Sean Harding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clearly I am not young and clearly that is not the first issue here, I am also not a woman, but that is neither here nor there in some respects, because there are excellent points to be made for all ages in this book, however I did purchase it as a birthday gift and wanted to ensure it was fine for the person, and as I have read a number of books by the author, it was another great challenging read, and quite affirming as well. She is a very good author.

[Promise Orolade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been learning a lot lately this book is Good 😊

[Anyike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a book.

I look forward to reading this book again.

I love how each of the fruit of the spirit was broken down into something I could chew on and ponder on.

This book is truly a blessing.

[Paola]

This story is about a walk of a young woman with God. Sometimes we as young teenage girls don't want to give up the things of the world but there's nothing good out there at all that's why we need to focus on God and rely on him always because we shouldn't doubt that there is a God. Although I respect other people's belief but this is mine and so for me God is real because he has helped me throughout this whole process.