Is It Just Me?: Learning to Trust God in the Middle of Hurts, Doubts, and Fears

Women, especially Young Women, usually have Self-Doubt issues
and also issues with Trusting others. Young Women are also trying
to find their "place in this world". They often forget to turn to God
and trust him for Guidance.

Grace Valentine was once going through this. She was in her 20's and
realized she didn't have to be lonely, she just needed God in her life.
Relationships with her family, friends, and others were strainded due
to trust issues. She saw the reality and made changes to help her
focus on God and help her escape the Doubts and Lies she was
dealing with.

Is It Just Me? is geared towards Young Women and College aged
Women, but I feel that it could be a great resource for women of
all ages. Grace Valentine tells her story with Humor and very
Conversational. Each Chapter has a section for ""Real Talk" and
includes Scripture to encourage the reader. I was reminded myself
while reading this book that I am not ALONE, God will always
lift me up and encourage me. Is It Just Me? by Grace Valentine
would be a GREAT Bible Study for Young Women or to be read
as a Devotional. GREAT Resource for Women!

Grace Valentine's lovely, humor- and truth-filled book helps readers understand that it isn't just them! All women struggle with questions that address the issues of life and conflict with what they think that elusive "perfect woman" should look like on the outside...while inside, we're challenged by comparison, fear, exhaustion, image, and God. Can we trust Him? What is He really wanting to do with our lives? What lies are we believing that are tripping us up AND keeping us from real intimacy with the God who loves us?

Valentine lovingly--as a good friend would--takes us through these questions, shares what she has learned, and encourages us as we seek to move forward. It turns out that God doesn't expect us to work out our lives apart from Him, and He doesn't expect us to make our lives perfect by meeting society's expectations OR ignoring our own pain and suffering. The author helps the reader to understand how to go to God with all of our lives, to trust Him, and to follow Him into adventure. This is a beautiful book filled with love, healing, and wisdom. Definitely worth a read!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Grace Valentine's Is it Just Me? is an excellent reminder that we are not alone in our doubts, questions, and fears. As a young adult, I have asked myself "Am I the only one..." questions numerous times. Grace's book has reminded me that there are so many who struggle with the same things. She shares her experiences and encourages her readers to press into God and truly rely on Him through the highs and lows. At the end of each chapter, Grace includes a "Real Talk" section in which she lists questions prompting the reader to think through and apply what they have learned. This book was a very easy read, and I think many young women would benefit from reading it.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Valentine surprises me with her ability to pen down words in such a way that I cannot stop reading. At first I was hit smack down in the introduction by how she’s done and fed up with perfect Christians. I get that. She’s transparent in her writing and is relatable. She’s a story teller that can cut right down to it with ex’s moles from scriptures and her own life experiences. I like her “Real Talk” questions at the end of each chapter. Through the “Real Talk” sections I can work through my own intents of heart and struggles. I have to say she dives right in and asks the real questions to help us move forward.

I didn’t think I’d like it but I do. The topics she covers are common struggles to all, and I found myself saying, “Yes! Me too!” .
Some might say that what Valentine suggests to do is basic. Maybe it’s True, but what I do find that she hits the mark when it comes to the real talk of that chapter. That real talk is that reflection time where the nitty gritty comes out. I think that is where the work of change is happening! When we face the truth of what’s inside us and Our thoughts that comes about from answering those questions, that is the beginnings of change. A good one.

I do find her writing refreshing and she doesn’t mess with putting extra fluff.. For a twenty something year old—she certainly has wisdom!

I Recommend

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC—I received this book for the purpose of writing an honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.