Chosen for Christ by Heather Holleman

Chosen for Christ by Heather Holleman ISBN-13: 9780802416872 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Moody Publishers Released: Oct. 2, 2018

Source: review copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
As we pursue a sense of purpose and scramble to be the ones chosen for internships, graduate schools, marriages, careers, or some special honor, we often tie our identity to people, places, and clear plans that leave us frustrated and unfulfilled. We feel like we’re missing the life we’re supposed to live and we somehow veered off course. We ask questions like, “Is this God’s plan for me? How do I know? What is His plan, anyway?” What if Scripture not only answered these questions but also taught us an entirely new way of living? Instead of waiting for the perfect person, place, or plan, what if we lived, above all else, as chosen for Christ?

Chosen for Christ invites you to step into the life you’ve been missing. You were chosen for a Person, not a plan. Now it’s time to live out your calling to: worship Jesus, live as His treasured possession, belong to a new household, become like Jesus, display God’s power, complete the good works He designed for you, and live differently from the rest of the world. Each chapter includes discussion questions that will help women embrace their identity as chosen ones and step into a new way of living each new day.


My Review:
Chosen for Christ explores what it means to be chosen by God and chosen for His purposes. Understanding that you are chosen (even if you don't feel like that's true) helps you combat the fear of rejection and fills your desire for significance. The author explored Scripture to find out what it means to be chosen by God and what God chose us for: to worship Jesus (with a look at what worship is), live as His treasured possession, belong to a new family, complete the good works He designed for you, display God’s power, become like Jesus, and live differently from the rest of the world. And we're a chosen priesthood. Each chapter included four discussion questions that help you process and apply what you learned in that chapter. Overall, I'd recommend this insightful book.


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