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Breaking the Worry Habit...Forever!: God’s Plan for Lasting Peace of Mind
Brand new from bestselling author Elizabeth George! Tackling the growing problem of anxiety, Elizabeth George draws on the Bible and her personal experiences to help readers develop their trust in the Lord and take steps to keep worry and runaway fear in check. Going beyond the simple "just pray and give your troubles to the Lord," Elizabeth acknowledges how hard it can be to "let go and let God." She offers practical step-by-step advice to help readers... Insightful discussion questions for each chapter will help readers apply the biblical principles and insights to their lives...and break their worry habit forever.
272 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2009
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About the author
Elizabeth George
371 books803 followersElizabeth 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.
- 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.
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July 3, 2016
Let me start off by saying that I ADORE Elizabeth George. Truly adore her. But I don't think she did her due diligence when tackling this topic.
I was quite disappointed by this book. Another book by a Christian espousing the idea that worry as sin (yep, I know that) but not covering the FULL spectrum of anxiety. Anxiety is often a physical ailment - this book does not cover that angle at all. Anxiety needs to be looked at from a holistic point of view including a dietary, genetic point of view. Most people who suffer from chronic anxiety have well-trodden neural pathways that make it exceedingly difficult for someone to just "decide" to quit worrying. It takes a huge amount of work to create new neural pathways - new cognitive responses coupled with LOTS of practice in order to begin to create a new response habit. Genetic mutations account for a great many cases of chronic worry and anxiety. Seeking a health-care practitioner who can help one navigate this would be extremely helpful.
Sentences like these were very patronizing and unhelpful: " All we have to do is follow Jesus' commands,obey,and refuse to worry!"
She DOES get points for giving concrete action items for each general category of worry.
I just wish Christians would do a more thorough research into this topic before talking about obedience and sin.
I was quite disappointed by this book. Another book by a Christian espousing the idea that worry as sin (yep, I know that) but not covering the FULL spectrum of anxiety. Anxiety is often a physical ailment - this book does not cover that angle at all. Anxiety needs to be looked at from a holistic point of view including a dietary, genetic point of view. Most people who suffer from chronic anxiety have well-trodden neural pathways that make it exceedingly difficult for someone to just "decide" to quit worrying. It takes a huge amount of work to create new neural pathways - new cognitive responses coupled with LOTS of practice in order to begin to create a new response habit. Genetic mutations account for a great many cases of chronic worry and anxiety. Seeking a health-care practitioner who can help one navigate this would be extremely helpful.
Sentences like these were very patronizing and unhelpful: " All we have to do is follow Jesus' commands,obey,and refuse to worry!"
She DOES get points for giving concrete action items for each general category of worry.
I just wish Christians would do a more thorough research into this topic before talking about obedience and sin.
September 14, 2019
A great book in teaching you to escape worrying of life by using Jesus command:
May 2, 2020
Incidentally, I started reading this book just as my state issued a stay at home order during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book tackles the problem of worry that most of use have dealt with at some point or another. Worry can become part of any aspect of our lives such as the ones Elizabeth George covers, such as finances, health, and family. This book guides readers with suggestions and verses that can help them trust God with areas of their lives that they are concerned about. During a time were things seem uncertain, we do need that reminder that we aren't alone and don't have to worry.
March 28, 2024
I always enjoy books that encourage me to worry less because this is a constant struggle, but one with practice, I’m gaining on. I just want to make progress! Each chapter is a different topic including: health, money, marriage, kids, singleness, responsibility, possessions, trust, parents, people pleasing, decision making and guilt. Yes the author offers scripture verses and a biblical perspective on how to approach each topic and she also offers a checklist of things to do for each topic because we are supposed to “do our part”. Some in our book club felt the solutions were simplistic or sounded like magic fixes. I hear that but I respond well to a list of suggestions to help with an area and find 1-2 items I’m not doing as well, and it motivates me to renew my efforts.
August 30, 2024
Good book has practical ideas in it.
June 24, 2011
One of my favorite bible study teachers is Elizabeth George. I just finished another one of her studies on the topic of Worry. She discusses how worry can affect the individual. Our choices can often affect others. We all make choices and we also have a conscious that helps us decide whether those choices are good or bad. She cites several examples in the bible from Abraham to Jesus on how we are to deal with worry. How would you choose to be at peace with yourself? How can you live guilt free? What is Christ’s desire for you? These are all questions that can be answered through this study.
Thoughts:
I liked the book. I am a huge fan of Elizabeth George and will do as many of her studies as I can. I like how you can learn something through completing the study. We all need to be challenged to learn in life.
Thoughts:
I liked the book. I am a huge fan of Elizabeth George and will do as many of her studies as I can. I like how you can learn something through completing the study. We all need to be challenged to learn in life.
June 25, 2010
Once again Elizabeth George did a wonderful job. Worry is a sin because its not trusting God. She tells how there are the most common worries and how to overcome them.
November 6, 2010
Ready to stop the cycle of worry? This book will get you on the right path. It has helped me so much and I refer back to it when I feel the old habit creeping back in!
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