Book Review ~ Renewed: A 40-Day Devotional For Healing From Church Hurt And For Loving Well In Ministry by Leigh Powers

Renewed: A 40-Day Devotional For Healing From Church Hurt And For Loving Well In Ministry by Leigh Powers is a 40-day journey through the hurts and aches of ministry, including anger, failure, resentment, selfishness and more. Containing personal stories both from her own experiences and that of others, Leigh candidly discusses the setbacks and bumps along the road to being a pastor's wife. Each day has a main focal story, scripture, a Biblical account for similar struggles, and a prayer to help you push in closer to God through your hardships and pain.

Reminding all women that they are not alone in their trials, this book (though intended for women in ministry leadership roles) is a powerful asset for all women who have dealt with hurts or heartache at the hand of others within the Christ body.

Laid out with beautiful progression to help you work your way from pain and anger into a place of gratitude and grace, I would highly recommend working your way through this devotional one day at a time, in the order set forth. However, after reading through its powerful messages, this is one you'll definitely want to keep on the shelf to be able to read a day here and there as new situations arise to bring up past or present sorrows that need addressing. With each day given appropriately clear titles, such as "Lord, I Feel Betrayed", it is easy to find help for so many common issues within your daily relationships with God, others, and yourself. 5/5 stars.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary print copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this honest review. All opinions are my own.*

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Leigh Powers is passionate about helping women find hope and healing in God's Word. A pastor's wife and mother of three with fifteen years of full-time ministry experience, she is a freelance writer, Bible study and devotional author, and a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She blogs regularly at www.leighpowers.com and at www.pastorswives.com. You can usually find her with either a book or knitting needles in her hand - and sometimes both.

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