Holding God's hand is a very encouraging and uplifting book full of short, real- life stories. No matter what one is going through, good or bad, there'll be an encouraging story with a little prayer at the end. It's a very useful book to have in life.

Holding God's Hand

Two-Minute Meditations for Everyday Challenges



by The Editors of Guideposts

FaithWords / Center Street

FaithWords



Christian

Pub Date 12 Sep 2017

I am reviewing s copy of Holding God's Hand through Faithworks/Center Street and Netgalley:

Holding God's Hand is meant to help give your spirit a pick me up. This book is broken into nine chapters, the first being When You Need Healing. The book points out too that God Always Answers. We are encouraged too look past our pain. The book also go on to remind us that pets have a healing power. We are encouraged to pray for those who are sick.

In the second chapter entitled When You Face Trials the author talks about waiting, The author reminds us too that Jesus is compassionate. We are reminded too that we are precious to God. We are encouraged too to forgive others, but also to forgive ourselves. We are reminded too of the importance of simple gratitude and childlike faith.

The Third Chapter entitled When You Feel Afraid, we are reminded of the importance of Growing in Faith. We are reminded too that he will never leave us. We are reminded too that God is always there. We are reminded too of the importance of being a friend who lights the way. We are reminded too of the importance of stopping to pray, and to listen. We are encouraged to look to the father.

In the fourth chapter: When You Feel Anxious, we are reminded of the importance of taking it one day at a time. We are reminded too of the importance of letting God carry our burdens for us. The author reminds us that God will take care of us. We are encouraged to exhale our frustrations as well the importance of going to God first. We are reminded too that change can be good. We are reminded too that God gave us laughter, and he wants us to find joy. We are encouraged too to look to God for protection. The author goes on to point out that worry is a waste of time.

Chapter Five When You Feel Discouraged encourages us to celebrate the simple things. And we are reminded too that we need to Let God Be Present. We are encouraged Focus on the Positive. We are encouraged to embrace encouragement and to glorify God in all things. The author goes on to encourage us to seek out Godly friendships. We are reminded too of the importance of having the courage to reach out.

In Chapter Six: When You Are Grieving, in this chapter we are encouraged to let our emotional wounds heal. As well as seeking God during the difficult times, and to reach out in love to those who are going through difficult times.

Chapter Seven: When You Feel Lonely this chapter encourages us to Speak Words of Cheer. We are reminded that kind words are like honey. The author reminds us too of the joy we find in our animal friends. The importance of keeping in touch with loved ones is also brought up. We are reminded too of the gift of Solitude. We are reminded too that Books Open Up the World. We are encouraged too to spread goodwill.

In Chapter Eight: When You Need Guidance we are reminded that we need to seek God's great counsel. We are encouraged too to seek out the plans God has for us. We are reminded too that God's love for us is constant. We are encouraged too to trust God's plan and to give thanks. We are encouraged to recognize his blessings. We are encouraged to give a bit of ourselves, we are encouraged to love one another.

Chapter Nine: When You Feel Angry we are encouraged to change our tone when we start our day in the wrong mood. We are encouraged to sit on our anger. We are reminded too of the importance of praying for our enemies. We are reminded of the importance of not letting anger reign.

I give Holding God's Hand Five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

This is a wonderful book with very short stories. There are 15 to 20 narratives in 9 chapters that range from grief, forgiving your enemies , healing and seeking guidance. Originally published in 2015 by Guideposts this book is still very timely. Each story comes with a bible verse and a helpful hint.