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What an encouraging book!! Mary J. Nelson allows the
reader into her personal battle with breast cancer. From the initial
diagnosis, all the way through the radiation treatments, she brings an
understanding of the Lord's peace and promise to comfort us, always.
This was a true example of helping others through a
difficult valley, filled with Scripture and truths that she learned, or
re-discovered by her present difficulties. She truly laid it all on the
line, honestly. The amount of time she took to share her story, along
with her attitude of appreciating blessings, made her someone we should
all aspire to be! How we react through trials and troubles shows our
spiritual maturity, and Ms. Nelson is someone that we all could learn
from, despite our age.
The book is comprised of 120 devotions, and reminds
the reader to meditate and keep the Bible nearby while reading. At the
back of the book is all the Scripture indexed by devotion. The
devotions are all labeled according to what is in them. They are short
enough to be easily read in just a few minutes, but have enough depth
to ensure that the reader will get some Spiritual growth.
I think one of the most helpful devotions contained
this wonderful reminder, " I was distressed when I would come to Him in
prayer and feel no emotion or hear nothing but silence..... God's
silence during my cancer journey taught me that every encounter with
Him would not be a Pentecost moment. Oddly, the silence actually
strengthened my faith. If every prayer time ended in fireworks proving
God's presence, what good would my faith be?" The writer goes on to say
that the silence serves to help us to seek Him more and keep us
searching His presence.
This is the perfect book for any woman diagnosed, as
it not only allows them to understand what may lie ahead, but more
importantly, how to lean on the Lord to come through victoriously. It
would also be helpful for the family and friends of someone that has
been diagnosed.
Review by Janine Soldevilla
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