Breaking the Fear Cycle by Maria Furlough

Breaking the Fear Cycle by Maria Furlough ISBN-13: 9780800729196 Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Revell Released: March 8, 2018

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
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.


My Review:
Breaking the Fear Cycle looks at the core lies that we believe that create fear and how to use the truth to break the cycle of fear. The author told parts of her story to illustrate through her experiences the points that she's making. She learned months before her due date that her baby would die at birth. She also had a chapter of testimonies from people about how they broke the cycle of fear (following advice found in this book).

She started by having you name your fears and realize that you have a choice in how you deal with them. She mainly talked about fear of what might happen, and one of her steps is to recognize what really is true about that moment versus the scenarios that you have come up with about what could happen or could have happened. She looked at what the Bible says about suffering and has you focus on God, His promises, and prayer. I have read several books about dealing with fear, and this is the only one I would highly recommend to anyone. It leaves you feeling free.


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