Heart and Mind transforming

This is the best human written book I have ever read. Thank you God for giving this precious daughter of yours the the grace to write this out pouring of your love.

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A message of grace and mercy we all need to hear…

We live in a time and place now, more than ever, where people want more for and in their lives. We run ourselves ragged trying to find or be the next best thing. To prove to ourselves and/or others that we are someone. We find the newest trends, turn to “how to” instructional books, podcasts, seminars, etc. to help guide us on how to manage our lives. Whether you are hoping to be the next big thing or just looking for enough attention to make you feel better about yourselves. You won’t find peace or rest in life if that is what you are continually pursuing. The only place you can have complete wholeness and satisfaction is in Christ Jesus, His grace is all we need.  
I have found this to be true and revealed to me in reading Ruth Chou Simons newest book When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with The Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace. 
Ruth Goes through several deep and personal struggles she has faced from the time she was young child to situations she continues to face as an adult, wife, mother, business owner, author, artist, and friend. In her book When Strivings Cease, she refers to God’s Word to show us and teach us that all the striving we do in and of ourselves isn’t the life God made us for. He created us for Him, and our worth comes from Him and Him alone, His Grace Saves Us. It is God’s Grace over our lives that is the ultimate solution. Knowing God, drawing near to Him is the only place we will have peace and rest.  
So much of this book resonates with my own life currently. I have always been a people pleaser, my entire life has been filled with years and years of always trying to do everything and anything I can to help others, even if they don’t ask. This year alone, aside from covid, was probably my most challenging year. But after reading When Strivings Cease, so much of what I do has been put into perspective. God’s Grace is more then enough for me, He guides my way, He leads me where He needs me, as I trust in Him, spend time with Him, who I am in Him will be more prevalent than who I thought I was to be.    
If you are struggling with striving, looking for acceptance, if you are tired and weary because you feel like you can’t take a break and if peace can’t be found in your chaos. I highly recommend picking up a copy of When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with The Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace. Your heart will be blessed, your thinking will change, but most of all your relationship with the Lord will grow deeper and His grace will be revealed to you.  

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Beautiful

What a beautiful book. Such a need for this for women today always seeking, searching, trying to be everything to everyone. Ruth really does make you feel like she is speaking to you as a friend over coffee.

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Must Listen!!

The theme of Ruth's book could be beautifully summed up by one word. Grace. She reminds us that no amount of striving is enough, why it never will be, and teaches us to apply the magnificent grace of God to OURSELVES. 

Reading the words Ruth has written deeply convicted me. She wrote down all of the things I didn't know I needed to read. I realized how much of my past served as a lense for viewing God's grace, and how much I still strive day to day. I have spent years of my life allowing fear, doubt, and condemnation to inform my identity and determine my value before God, and I believe that SO MANY of us have done (or are doing) the same thing. I invite you to open this book and, just as Ruth writes, to stop treading water and rest on the shores of grace.

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She was speaking straight to me

I very rarely rate anything but I absolutely recommend this book. I have been a Christian since I was young and knew with every part of me I am saved by grace and there is nothing I can do to save myself or "keep" my salvation but for far too long I I have felt a disconnect, I felt lost in my walk. Ruth's book helped me realize that I was striving and not simply seeing who I was in Christ. I can't even tell you how much she has helped me. God bless you sister

Fantastic wisdom

Such an amazing book full of wisdom and wonderful reminders. Must read! Definitely recommend to everyone.

Needed Words!

Ruth speaks to your heart and mind in a beautiful way. You will be encouraged and challenged!

A wonderful encouragement

Ruth points us to Jesus! I found myself crying several times throughout her book. I very much enjoyed it and found great encouragement and a reminder of who I am in Christ. Her book was a blessing.

Rest in Him not your own efforts.

Ruth does an excellent job of reading her book which is clear, concise and honest. We can’t be what God has planned on our own efforts.

Loved this book

This was a GREAT listen. It was so down to earth and practical and not full of “Christianese” phrases that are empty and confusing. This was easy to understand and SO applicable to our culture very day lives. Yes, highly recommended!!