Happy weekend folks!
I hope you all are having a nice time and enjoying the weekend? Mine seems to be getting busier progressively. I guess its that time of our lives when responsibilities begin to increase, time begins to get more precious, decision making begins to increase and life basically gets busier for all of us.
My main focus today is on the ladies especially those of us in our 20’s. Not too worry gentlemen, I would get back to you lot shortly. In the meantime, I know you all have some women in your lives: girlfriends, sisters, nieces, cousins and other relatives so feel free to buy some of the books I would be listing/recommending on this post for them. By the way, you guys can also read some of them that could serve as an inspiration for your day to day activities and life as well.
With how busy life has become, we probably don’t always have much time for ourselves anymore. Over the past few months, I have been reading some books (some of which I get my inspirations from), and have been looking out for more books that would help build and shape me into the woman I hope to be and I assume most ladies would probably be going through some things or life issues and would be seeking for some sources of inspiration which is why I decided to list a few books (Even though there are a lot of them), some of which I have read and some that I am yet to read. Let this list serve as a reminder for all women, to take time to find inspirations and reflect on their lives.
Mind you, the list is in no particular order:
64 LESSONS FOR A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS by Td.Jakes:
This book contains life’s most important lessons. It blends scriptures and personal insights together. The lessons you can get from this book are both spiritual and practical, each focusing on simple but trans- formative concepts. It is divided into 8 sections with 8 lessons in each. It is really inspiring and it is a tool that would help reposition you and help you make the right decisions. You all should try and get a copy. Trust me when I say it’s worth it.
LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS by Joyce Mayer:
This is one of my favorite female gospel preachers and her stories have touched me in ways that you can't imagine. I just started reading this book of hers and I know most of us tend to have certain difficulties in making decisions especially when it concerns matters of the heart. The 20’s are the crucial moments/times of our lives, times when we tend to start living lives and making decisions for ourselves. This book helps you make the right decisions based on God’s words instead of your feelings. I personally love this book because there are certain times I tend to develop a fear for the future and times that I pray and ask to hear from God but then, I am not sure if it’s the right voice or just my mere feelings. This book helps you make decisions based on wisdom not feelings; it helps you shed the guilt from your past and fear of the future, it also helps you deal with anger, depression and loss. Every one actually needs this book to help cultivate good emotions and keep one in balance with life.
DUSTY CROWNS by Heather Lindsey:
I was introduced to this book by my friend Christabel when we were having a general talk about life. There are times in life when we feel completely inadequate and regardless of what we do, we never feel good enough. Well if this relates to you or if you can relate to this in anyway, then this book is the perfect book you need. Heather Lindsey felt the same way for years and on several occasions, she would try to earn God’s love. And instead of chasing after unhealthy relationships, money fame and vanity, she decided to seek a relationship with God and he dusted all her guilt’s from her past and made her new. I love and find this book really inspiring because it is a constant reminder that, regardless of how far we’ve gone away from God, he is still right there with us waiting to dust off the dirt and make us new. I strongly recommend this book to everyone.
THE LADY HER LOVER AND HER LORD by Td.Jakes:
I know most ladies must have read this book including myself. Yes! I know I am a great fan of Td Jakes and would probably be reading and listing a lot more of his books, but this particular book is a “must read” for all ladies, single or married. It speaks to the hearts of women in a practical, often humorous terms about three relationships that must be balanced #1 the one with God, #2 the one with yourself and #3 the one with your soul mate/lover in other to achieve a semblance of fulfillment. It maintains an intimate bond with readers till the end. My experience with this book was amazing. It inspired, uplifted and comforted me. I strongly recommend this to all ladies.
LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN by Mac Anderson:
A lot of us enjoy whining and complaining about the different things that go wrong in our lives: Bad days, low cash, family issues, poor grades and many other challenges. This book is a cure for us. It was inspired by a great quote from Vivian Green “life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain”. There is no one person in the world without a problem. We all face different adversities but how we react to them determines the joy and happiness in our lives. This book teaches gratitude. It teaches us how 'not' to focus on what’s missing from our lives but how to recognize and appreciate that which is present. This book is one of my major inspirations, you cannot read this book and not feel extremely blessed. Please I urge you to get a copy for yourself and your loved ones.
GREAT QUOTES BY GREAT WOMEN by Peggy Anderson:
This book basically inspires you through timeless words of wisdom shared by great women from all over the word. It could give you the fuel/energy you need to run your day to day activities. It won’t hurt to get one too.
BEFORE YOU DO by Td. Jakes
With the way people are rushing into marriages, one needs to be really sure about the decision to lock up into marriage. This book basically focuses on relationship decisions and how they all come down to 5 components called the 5R’s. Research, Roadwork, Rewards, Revelation, and Review. it gives you an insight on how to reflect, discern and decide the next step to take in other to have a strong enduring relationship, marriage and family, using a spiritual and practical approach.
GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES by Jennifer Close:
This wickedly, hilarious and extremely recognizable book, tells a story about three women battling with heartbreak, career change, family pressure and new love while suffering through an endless round of weddings and bridal showers. Any lady who has been or is presently in her 20's can relate to this book. Girls in White Dresses is reminiscent of Melissa Bank’s The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing, but at the same time it’s totally original and perfectly reflects the events of recent years I strongy recommend this book to all ladies in their 20's.
QUICK SHOTS TO FALSE HOPES by Laura Kighthinger:
This is basically a story about a dead actress who wrote a sardonic depressive honest memoir about living her life on the very edge of fame and fortune and never quite making it. Sad story, but yeah, its worth the read.
The last but not the least,
GOD'S LEADING LADY by Td, Jakes.
I saved this for the last cuz this is the one I am presently reading. This book basically offers women a strategy for taking charge of their lives and starring in the unique part God has chosen them to play in the world. Providing the inspiration and the tools women need to face life's challenges. It also teaches ladies how to triumph in the face of adversity, recognize the Lord's calling and creates a successful legacy that will inspire and influence generations to come.
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