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  1. Shai
    Norfolk, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Past Matters
    January 3, 2015
    Shai
    Norfolk, NE
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I enjoyed Your Life Still Counts so much that I did not want it to end which is a pretty rare thing for me when it comes to non-fiction books. Tracie Miles writes in sincere transparency focusing on Gods transforming conviction and encouragement. I absolutely loved this book because it wasnt written with Pollyanna fluff. Rather, Your Life Still Counts is written in such a way that it promotes self-reflection and the challenge to look beyond the veil of the past.

    Tracie tells her own story of the sorrow of abortion. After years of denial of her past, she is drawn by Gods love to reveal her story in an effort to help other women. She goes beyond her own story and includes stories from many other women that are relevant to each chapter. Each chapter also includes thought provoking study questions making this book a great resource for individual or group bible study.

    One of my favorite quotes from the book states, Our human minds cant comprehend Gods timing because He is God and we are not! But we can rest assured, no matter what promise He has made, it will be met in His appointed time, not ours. Even if in our opinion He is waiting too long to answer our prayers or intervene in our situations, it may be immediate in His realm of sovereignty. (pg. 43) Tracie reminds the reader that it is never too late to be obedient to Gods calling. She reinforces the truths of Romans 8:28 New Living Translation (NLT): And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

    Finally, Your Life Still Counts reminds the reader, God sees our value, even if we dont, because his perspective is much different from our own. He doesnt see broken pieces and broken lives because He knows no one is ever too broken for Him. He sees us each as someone with great worth despite how we might see ourselves. Pg. 87

    I received this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion which Ive provided here.

  2. followerofjesus
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    love this book
    November 1, 2017
    followerofjesus
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    honesty i love this book. She talks about how we need to let go of the past and be a new person in god. i dont want to give much away but this book is very good. it has helped me.
  3. Jen Pen
    Midwest
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    An honest message shared beautifully...
    December 22, 2014
    Jen Pen
    Midwest
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    SUMMARY:

    Though shame and regret often are allowed to define people, Tracie Miles sets out to show how a persons past can be part of a beautiful future when healing and grace are received. Using the past to shape the future, God has a purpose for each that depends on history, decisions, choices and forgiveness. Full of many personal stories, thoughts to ponder and tons of encouragement, Your Life Still Counts provides the reasons to live life as designed by God.

    A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS:

    With many shared stories from many different people, Tracie Miles also shares her own hard past. Using examples, purpose ponderings (questions to consider), scripture and explanations of Gods plan for each, the author promotes forgiveness, healing, direction and redemption to be used to reach out and minister to others to find the same. Though not always an easy read in terms of information, Your Life Still Counts would be wonderful as a Bible Study, Womens Group or an Outreach Ministry. I appreciated the honesty with which the author wrote; I appreciated the honest message which she shared.

    RATING:

    4.5 (out of 5) pennies

    *I received a complimentary copy of Your Life Still Counts from Bethany House Publishers for my honest review*
  4. Melissa
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Finding purpose
    December 16, 2014
    Melissa
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I love Tracies honesty in this book. I started this book crying as I read her story. So heartbreaking and one many women can relate to.

    Tracie is writing what I absolutely believe and she even quotes Genesis 5020 in her book :) Her story is definitely a Genesis 5020 story and she shares many other stories in the book that have that same hope.

    Tracie gives you practical steps to pursue Gods purpose for you from the pain of your past.

    This is a book I will be recommending to my group of ladies who go through my Wounded group. This book is the next step. Use the pain for Gods purpose. Your story for Gods glory.

    If you wonder if your pain can be used to help others, pick this book up and then go and share.

    A copy of this book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
  5. Jani417
    Michigan
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Lovely, Healing Read
    December 4, 2014
    Jani417
    Michigan
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Most people have a past that includes mistakes, sins, failures and mindsets that make them feel unworthy in some way. This book dispels those misconceptions by asserting that no matter how damaged we feel by events in our pasts, God not only forgives, but plans to use those experiences to further His plans.

    Shame can be a factor that prevents people from believing that they can be forgiven, healed and can help others who suffer similar problems. The first step seems to be overcoming the belief that one is not worthy or lovable. Once healing has taken place, however, a person can use her own exerience to comfort another. Painful experiences promote growth of compassion. Only one who has felt the same level of pain, humiliation or hurt can bring understanding and healing to another. It turns out, then, that God uses our past hurts to enrich our lives so that we may reach out to others.

    The book has exercises to help readers identify problems and obstacles to healing and developing healthy self-esteem. These are supported by Scripture and readers will feel a great sense of relief by letting go of destructive thinking and moving forward to serve God by serving others.

    I was given a free copy of this book for the purpose of honest review and recommend it to adult and teen readers, especially those having trouble overcoming a difficult past.

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