Not too long ago I began reading a book called Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. There is the book, a workbook, and I think even a DVD interactive study for small groups.
This book is really good, and I would suggest it to anyone for emotional health in their walk with the Lord. I must admit though, I have only read the first half of the book. It is soooo good that I had to put it down! haha!
In my life and walk I wanted to read it and was soaking up every sentence... until I got to the chapter of having to go backward before you can move forward. That stopped me dead in my tracks. So, because it was impacting my life so much at the time, I realized that I was not ready for this and so put it down. I didn't want to keep reading if I wasn't ready to do what it was actually challenging me with. It really is that good.
So now at the crossroads that I am at, the LORD is leading me to go back before I can move forward with Him. And so the thought crossed my mind this morning that I need to pick it up again and finish reading it.
Growing up, I was always amazed at my momma and her reading abilities. I used to make fun of her, but in all honesty I admire her. She always has at least 4-5 books she is reading at one time. She has such an insatiable hunger for truth and knowledge about the Lord. She is the best role model I could ask for here on earth.
But it really is amazing how the Lord can use even a book to bring about just what He wants to teach you at just the right time even though we may not be ready for it. She, and I have also done this in the past, where we pick up one of the books that are in process and there lies just what you need to hear for that day. The Lord is good in those small ways that often go unnoticed or are easily forgotten, which is what usually happens with me.
I just wanted to mention that book that has been on my heart to pick back up. It really is worth your time and work, if you ever need a good but challenging, life changing read. :)
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