Breaking the Fear Cycle by Maria Furlough

From the publisher:
It seems there is more to fear now than ever, but fear and anxiety are nothing new to human beings--or to God. The Bible calls us to not be afraid on many occasions, and of course we all want to live without fear. But just how is that accomplished when every news item seems designed to get us wringing our hands?

Using her own story as a catalyst, Maria Furlough shows readers how to overcome fear for good. She calls readers to make a list of their fears, to choose to bring those fears to God rather than acting on them, and to trust God with the future. She shows how when we give God full control over our lives, choosing his sovereignty over our own ability, we can break the cycle of fear, grow through suffering, and trust God to fulfill his promises of protection and peace.

Anyone who is filled with anxiety over their personal circumstances, the state of the world today, or even their fear-clogged social media feeds will welcome this hands-on journey from fear to freedom.

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You'll know if this book is for you in the first chapter.  As author Maria Furlough describes her thought process going from a question to full blown panic attack you may well see yourself in the scenario.  Loving, caring, functioning Christians can find themselves obsessing over the "what ifs".  This book isn't just a formula or plan.  This book tells of Maria's personal journey through fear and anxiety on a daily basis when her worst fear was realized.  She shows how even when we don't get a miracle that God still knows how to heal us deep down.  There's a lot of practical advice between the pages of this book.  There's a lot of scripture quoted too.  But there is also one woman's personal testimony of a loving God who showed Himself to still be love in the midst of her worst nightmare.  Maria's story is one of hope for anyone who has chronic fear/anxiety.  She claims the peace that passes understanding through her relationship with a God who is intimately aware and involved in the details of our lives.

I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.