Leap into Love: Living Present to my Purpose on the Planet

by Havilah Cunnington

Leap Into Love is a guidebook to helping followers of Jesus learn how radical love and acceptance of their physical frame could change their whole lives. Exploring the conflict between a projected worldview of beauty and unchangeable features God gave you. We will take a fresh look at how evidence of self-rejection shows up in our everyday lives, the power of making a conscious and intentional choice to embrace ourselves and how this choice makes us radical agents of chance in the world around us. Havilah will guide you by exploring scripture (and maybe having a good laugh or cry) in a fresh liberating journey. In a world obsessed with physical beauty and idyllic models, could we actually be a role model in a radical movement of loving the person God created you to be? Topics covered in the What is Evidence of Self Rejection? Growing in Self AcceptanceAccepting Our Bodies If what you see in the mirror is an example of God’s passion and creativity, but you HATE it, how can you really trust Him for your life? You are an example of His most significant work.

196 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2019

Reviews

[abby myles · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who has always had a difficult relationship with potential and purpose, this book really hit.

“Reaching my potential is becoming the best version of the person God created me to be; nothing more, and nothing less.” (p. 175)

“It’s when we finally realize our purpose will never be about ‘what we so,’ but in ‘who we are’ while doing it.” (p. 173)

“Our purpose is to emulate the image of Christ on the Earth.” (p. 91)

“My hope is in accepting who God created me to be and knowing He’s not finished moulding me to be the person He originally intended.” (p. 45)

[Sarah Biggerstaff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I needed to read at this moment in my life. I am in a season of transition. One that I didn’t see coming and this book has helped me to lean into what God is pushing me toward and to understand my feelings and emotions around change. I highly recommend this book!

[Cady · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I liked the general idea of this study, I wish it was more based in the word. It was a lot of story telling, paraphrasing the Bible, and using quotes from The Message. I wanted to dive more into specific verses or chapters & I think this fell short of that.
The redeeming qualities of this were some of the activities & journaling that I did enjoy.

[Sudea Romo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Bible study book especially on the basis of assessing many things and taking a look into the past so that you can live fully in the present to your purpose that God has called us to! A beautiful "marriage" of psychology and theology. If you read this and are intentional about doing heart-workout and asking God to grow you: you will. It's good-no it's great!!

[Christina Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good. If you are struggling with believing your identity in Christ or even just learning what that looks like - this is for you. It's all about getting to a place where you can see the value in you that God created. Because "If what you see in the mirror is an example of God's passion and creativity, but you hate it, how can you trust Him for your life?"

[Tonyette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Game changer for me and my identity

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!

I will definitely be revisiting and referring to this one a lot! I encourage anyone who purchases the book to also purchase the class that follows along with it!

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely needed this book right when I read it. HUGE ANSWER TO PRAYER.

[Sarah Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book to girls and women of all ages. It will do so much for your confidence and quality of life.

[Shelby · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not realize the author had preached at bethel. Just not my style if you liked girl wash your face I think you would like this book.

[Belles · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gentle read that reminds me the core of my nature and purpose.

[Dona Randolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I needed in this season in my life.
Good read!!!