You’re Already Amazing
Reading Holley Gerth‘s book You’re Already Amazing was like getting a great big hug. In a conversational, across-the-table-at-the-coffee-shop style, Holley’s words wrapped around my heart, encouraging me to embrace who I am.
You don’t have to be because you already are. It doesn’t matter if you’re the “it” girl, because “God looks at you and says, ‘She is loved, accepted, and valued…'” (page 17).
“I’m slowly learning it’s not about being perfect but about being perfectly loved.” (page 103)
I’m not a fan of books on self esteem that are full of positive self-talk ideas. But You’re Already Amazing is full poetic words and lyrical phrases that are truly God’s Heart for You. It’s not positive self-talk; it’s an often times desperately needed reminder of the truth.
But it’s more than just a book about embracing who you are — the second part of the subtitle is “becoming all God created you to be.” Maybe “most people don’t…” do whatever it is you do. But Holley encourages you that if you are following hard after God, then He has a plan for each gift He has given you. He has you here for “such a time as this.”
“While strengths stay consistent throughout our lives, the skills that display them vary depending on the season we’re in and the specific assignment God has given us.” (page 32)
Holley helps you identify your strengths and your skills in fun little quizzes. She delves into your emotional and relational styles (are you a one-on-one type or a one-to-many type?). She helps you throw off what hinders you and figure out what renews you. And not for yourself, but so that you can better serve God and love others.
You’re Already Amazing should be a prescribed dose of encouragement for every woman, no matter your age or season in life. Because you are already amazing.
God sees me as His child… weak and failing yet He loves me anyway and uses my weaknesses for His glory.
God sees me as a broken, lost sheep, in need of my Shepherd.
God sees me as His child…fearfully and wonderfully made
God sees me as His daughter, but also as a servant of the King, ready to do His bidding.
God sees me as weak *on purpose* – not a single one of my failings is an accident or mistake. God sees me as a tool that’s just right for what He wants me for, as soon as I let Him use my weakness instead of resisting it.
God sees me as righteous because I am in Christ!
God sees me as his beloved, precious daughter, his child, and part of the bride of Christ.
God sees me as full of worth, no matter how I may see myself.
I must admit I was a little skeptical about this book, the title sounds very positive-self-talky, but that quote about not perfect, but “perfectly loved.”
🙂
God sees me as His, loved, and…precious.
Wow. Just typing that warms my heart. 🙂
God sees me as a beautiful young lady and He treats me like a princess by showing me His unconditional love even though I am not perfect. I love Him with all my heart and so thankful for everything He does for me.
God sees me as *His*, and what a beautiful thing that is!
Given how much I’ve been struggling with feeling like a failure recently, “God sees me as forgiven and redeemed” has something I must keep reminding myself of. Forgiven, that I need not be overwhelmed by guilt; Redeemed, that even my failures can become showcases of His glory and redemptive power.
If you would deliver to New Zealand, I would enter in a heartbeat! Umm….let’s see….God sees me as His precious daughter. PTL!
God sees me as his wonderful creation, unique from everyone else! Praise God that I am not the exact same person as my twin sister..lol.
God bless You All!
God sees me as beautiful
God sees me as perfect through His Son; He sees me as precious and beloved. I praise Him for that!
God sees me as His princess!
God sees me as His child, and I Iove my Father.
Amen!
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Thanks!