This book is a self-helper that really does create a sense of peace for the reader. There are practical tips to assist in beginning a system of well-being through worrying less. I usually get rid of my ARCs after I've completed them, but this one I've hung onto to use in the future. I'll look forward to more from this author.

How do we give up worrying, we give into prayer and the meditation of God's word.

The book is short and reminds its readers what worry does and what prayer and bible reading do to help lessen worry. Worry becomes our way of caring about something we have no control about but many times we become paralyzed with fear and not knowing what to do. Praying and scripture brings it all to perspective of what we cannot control and what we can do.

I found this book to be refreshing and mindful of who God is which I found appealing.

A Special Thank You to Moody Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

A practical book...inspirational...and life changing.

Worry and anxiety are things we all struggle with to varying degrees. Dr. Neely’s book addressing worry and anxiety is short and to the point, but it packs a significant amount of practical, applicable Truth on each page.

Filled with personal illustrative anecdotes and solidly supported by Scripture, Dr. Neely lays out a clear definition of worry. He points out the differences between healthy concern and care for those around us and ourselves versus worry/anxiety, which he defines as “the sinful response of the human heart and mind to real difficulties and problems in life…concern turned inward and deformed…a practical expression of unbelief.” He points out that habitual worry is a “trait of someone who is not in an intimate relationship with God.” Dr. Neely presents a clear method of relieving that worry or anxiety: prayer, as commanded in Philippians 4:6-7. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

That may sound overly simplistic, but Dr. Neely carefully unpacks what it means to pray in such a way that it truly alleviates one’s worry and anxiety. Prayer is the active discussion of one’s problems and situations with the God of the universe. Turning one’s focus away from one’s self and toward the Creator and Sustainer of the world truly gives a much better and broader perspective on the problem. Focusing on thankfulness rather than self-pity enables the person to rise above the circumstances. This is one of the most practical books I’ve read in a very long time.

Dr. Neely addresses worry and anxiety from a Scriptural point of view. If one does not believe the Bible or believe that God might have something of value to say about our lives, then the reader would not find this book useful or satisfying. However, if one believes in sufficiency of Scripture, that the Creator God does indeed have all the answers we need for any problem we face, then this book will be invaluable!

It seems to be popular in these days to put disclaimers on books about the Bible, that they do not have any bearing on medical, clinical, or psychological problems. While I understand the necessity of distancing an idea from the less responsible theologians (such as those who eschew all medical interventions to the detriment of the adherents), I do believe in the sufficiency and completeness of Scripture. To me, that means that even though one may experience significant medical or psychological issues, the Word of God still has the answers. In this case, I believe that even though one may be diagnosed with one or more of the currently popular psychological labels addressing anxiety, this book is still completely applicable. I say that because the Bible says that. Do you believe the Bible means what it says? Or not? Philippians 4:6-7 uses the 100% words of nothing, everything, and all. Be anxious for nothing…but in everything…surpasses all comprehension…. Those would include clinical diagnoses, I believe. I am not advocating eschewing medical intervention, therapy, or counseling. But I am saying that this book would add a much-needed dimension to the discussion, as psychology often excludes the spiritual nature and resolution of problems.

In summary, this book is an excellent and practical help for overcoming habitual worry and anxiety, helping the reader to discern when one crosses the line from concern to worry and providing practical steps for change and growth.

I gratefully received this book as an eARC from the author, publisher, and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

I was kindly sent this advanced copy in return for my independent and honest review. As I Work in the wellbeing field, I was interested in what this book had to offer to use with some of my clients.It made a refreshing change coming from a section from the scriptures which offered' food for thought'. It was easy to follow, well written and informative. The exercises were very useful and I enjoyed working with them. We all have too much worry and stress in today's modern times, so I would suggest you give this a try. You may find this lovely book useful as I certainly did. Especially therapists and those who focus on their own wellbeing. Be mindful it is coming from a strong Christian point of view, if that isn't your thing then this might not be for you. I personally didn't find it too heavily religious.

I come from a long line of worry warts and this book really has some awesome nuggets in it, all pointing to Scripture. Dr. Neely has written an excellent book that I plan to refer to many times over.