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My Journey to Enjoying My Life: After the pain there is a better life waiting for you.

Karin M. Thompson (Goodreads Author)

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Karin takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. Using her own life experience of an abusive father, she illustrates that no situation is beyond God's love and his healing.

She artfully shows how healing from abuse is a journey and that it takes a lifetime to perfect it. If your faith is wavering or you are having doubts. Karin's experiences will be more than enough ...more

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Published June 7th 2019 by Karin Thompson

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Nov 02, 2019 Elizabeth Dragina rated it liked it

3.5 stars ~

I really branched out on this one--mainly because I wanted to help an indie author. It's an autobiography--I NEVER EVER READ NONFICTION. LIKE EVER.

So.

This was new and I'm not quite sure how I want to do this. *muses*

PROS ~

· It was honestly an amazing testimony.
· I loved hearing how Karin surrendered to the will of the Lord, even though it took time. :)
· That Cover.
· Hearing about the amazing change the Lord has done in her. TESTIMONY.
· I loved the depth and rawness--openness. ...more

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Oct 21, 2019 Thrive Days rated it it was amazing

Shelves: thriving-books

This grasping read will take you through Karin’s childhood. It will fill you with the joys of acknowledging the things that you would have been taking for granted till now. Karin does a rather marvelous job in immersing her readers in her roller-coaster of life events. There were moments in the book where you can feel the fear that little Karin would have endured. You feel like reaching in to lend her the supporting hand that she deserved. Then you feel the relief as she finds her way out of the ...more

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Aug 12, 2019 Daryl Thompson rated it it was amazing

"My Journey to Enjoying My Life" is a must-have book that will help you, no matter what the hurts of your past may look like, to move forward from the limitation that those hurts can bring to a place of realising your full potential.

In her book, Karin gently walks you through some of the abuse she experienced as a child, using her experiences to then clearly and skilfully present and teach the life-changing principles that helped her to move forward from the inevitable weakness associated with ...more

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Dec 07, 2019 Thomas Wise rated it it was amazing

“Don’t be in denial…Intentionally let go of everything that anchors or torments your soul.” I felt as though I was sitting with a dear friend who risked everything to intervene in a loved one’s struggle for survival. “…I tell you it is time to honour your soul and allow it this time to heal,” Thompson said.
I expected the book to continue in this voice of admonishment and encouragement. Still, to my delight, the chapter ended with a series of re-affirming challenges, asking all the right “Don’t be in denial…Intentionally let go of everything that anchors or torments your soul.” I felt as though I was sitting with a dear friend who risked everything to intervene in a loved one’s struggle for survival. “…I tell you it is time to honour your soul and allow it this time to heal,” Thompson said.
I expected the book to continue in this voice of admonishment and encouragement. Still, to my delight, the chapter ended with a series of re-affirming challenges, asking all the right questions to guide the reader to understand the key points. As if such clear, courageous guidance is not enough, Thompson launched into a personal testimony that should break the heart of every father. Every Dad needs to read this book and commit to God and your child never to be this man.
“It was such a frightening revelation to me. I was my dad…” How terrifying it is when we realize we have become the very thing we fear the most. God takes each one of us to the place where we find the strength to say, “I was broken, wounded and needed help…I prayed to God for help.” Thompson walks us through what she describes as her “…Fight for the light to shine in my life…” and the steps to get there in our lives. My Journey to Enjoying My Life provides scriptural guidance, prayer, and challenging questions to guide the reader to a personal insight that will change their outlook on life and relationships with friends, family, and, most importantly, God.
As the reader continues through the book, Thompson explores forgiveness and God’s ability to carry our burdens. I think my favorite passage of My Journey to Enjoying My Life came when Thompson said, “God showed me that every time I was worried about the situation I was in control and doing it in my strength alone.” What an incredible revelation each of us must own. The real power comes in knowing, “My part was to believe His promises by using my faith. As I trusted Him it allowed Him to work on my behalf…”
“My Journey to Enjoying My Life” reads like a personal testimony among friends and is a must-read for every parent and every child. Learn to park-your-mind and walk through the process of change as prescribed by Thompson and discover a new life filled with God’s Joy. I am happily pleased to recommend this book.
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Feb 08, 2020 Angela Pisaturo rated it really liked it

Karin takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. Using her own life experience of an abusive father, she illustrates that no situation is beyond God’s love and his healing.

She artfully shows how healing from abuse is a journey and that it takes a life time to perfect it.

The book is beautifully laid out with her personal stories, Bible verses, prayers and Q&As in the form of a study guide.

Although I found the book to be wordy and repetitive at times, the overall message still shines ...more

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