So much truth in this book. During the unknown of so many things it is reassuring to have reminder that God is still with you through it all.

Peace is something that we all seek. Even if you do not experience anxiety on a daily basis, everyone feels anxious at times, and this can steal our peace. Becky Thompson understands all too well how anxiety can interfere with daily life and our ability to be the best mom we can be. She has struggled, and at times still struggles with anxiety, and wrote this book to offer practical advice and encouragement to other moms who struggle as well. I felt really connected to Becky as I read the book, because she was honest enough to admit that she isn’t complete “cured” of anxiety. She was real about the challenges that she faces, and offered grace to Christian women who still deal with anxiety despite their strong faith. This book is so timely as we ride the waves of upheaval through 2020.

My main takeaway from this book was that just because you have anxiety does not mean that you are not a Christian, or do not have enough faith in God. We are all going to have difficulties in this life, whether it be anxiety or something else. “Anxiety disorders are very common, affecting nearly a third of all adults at some point in their lives. That’s a lot of people!” It is comforting to know that if you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone. Becky offers scripture, heartfelt prayers, and personal stories throughout the book, along with practical strategies to combat anxiety (i.e. diet, sleep, therapy, and prayer).

Some of my favorite quotes from this book include:

“Anxiety does not disqualify you from being a woman full of faith.”

“Feeling afraid doesn’t disqualify you from being used by Jesus any more than chronic migraines or allergies to foods prevent one of our brothers or sisters from preaching the gospel of hope and healing.”

“When we choose to operate from a place of assurance in the power of God rather than fear of the dangers of the world, we can rest in the peace that comes from coparenting with the One who created the universe.”

“We are fully connected to God, but we walk around as if He is an eternity away.”

“The fear I feel doesn’t define my faith because I am not my emotions.”

“I have anxiety. I am a Christian woman full of faith. They are independent facts about me.”

There are so many other quotes that I could share from this book! It really touched my heart, and I know that it is a book that can and will comfort and encourage so many other women as they work through anxiety alongside their strong faith.

I always feel like while reading her books she writes as if we were best friends. I was fortunate to be in the launch team for this wonderful book. I have dealt with my own anxiety from many different factors in my life so this book gave me a better perspective of all the past/future times of dealing with my own anxiety.

Becky Thompson gives you the tools you need to feel the peace and hope again of healing your own anxiety and resources to help others as well. I cried in many parts of this book. It was refreshing to know that we are not alone. She ultimately points to gaining hope through our faith, but advocates on other resources we may need to gain peace, hope, and healing which I feel is so important.

This book is wonderful! It touches right on a woman’s heart. Many women suffer from anxiety, many of them being mom’s. As someone who didn’t start with anxiety until after my second child was born, I feel this book is speaking right to my heart. She uses examples, personal experience, and biblical references to help the readers know that they are not alone. Becky Thompson’s new book Peace, will help so many people.

This book is wonderful!! There is not a woman out there that doesn't need to read this book. We all have anxiety at one time or another in life and this author understands that sometimes you need more than prayer. I highly recommend this book. Thank you WaterBrook & Multnomah via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I've struggled with anxiety for several years now. I have faced people telling me there was no way I could be a christian or have faith in God if I struggled with anxiety. It's always left me feeling a little unsure about my true relationship with God. As I read this book, I realized I was relating on nearly every level with what Becky was writing. I felt a little less alone and understood why it was ok to be a woman of faith and a woman living with anxiety.

Her book, Peace, made me feel a little less alone in things I've panicked about in the past...little and big things...and understand that I was actually completely normal. The scriptures, the examples, and the way she shares her heart brings hope to my heart that I can overcome, be ok with, and trust God in new ways.

This book is for any mama, or grandma who struggles with anxiety, or even if you're single. I honestly think everyone woman could benefit from this book.

In Becky’s book, Peace, she describes different ways anxiety manifests, but also encourages the reader that there is hope found in not only the Lord, but also through modern medicine and counseling as well. I appreciate that she doesn’t just ask for us to “pray it away” because she has dealt with crippling anxiety herself and knows that that’s not helpful to people who suffer with anxiety. Thanks for another great book, Becky!

Peace is a beautifully written, encouraging book. It is for women who struggle with anxiety, especially mothers. It is very encouraging and Becky does a great job using both scripture and science to give advice and support for those struggling with anxiety and juggling the overwhelming demands of life. Becky writes like she's talking right to you. She makes you feel like you're not alone, that you're part of a larger community of women who all have each other's backs.

Thank you to #Netgalley for my digital ARC of #Peace.

This was a wonderful book. I highly suggest it to any mama struggling with anxiety. While those mamas with faith may take extra comfort in all the biblical references, this may help those struggling to find faith as well. I will hold on to this book and go back to it during higher periods of anxiety. Thank you for this resource Becky Thompson!

I was so blessed to receive this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In this crazy world we are living in, I know my own anxiety has increased. This book is perfectly timed with some thoughtful and practical things to do to help deal with anxiety of any level. I think it is fair to say that most mothers experience anxiety at some level. Thompson is someone who has been through it and is still challenged by anxiety everyday. I like how she is very honest that she still struggles. But, she is also quick to point out that there is still hope. There are many things moms can do to take care of their physical, mental and spiritual selves. She constantly points the reader to God, the ultimate source of hope.