Family. Marriage. Finances. Social media. The nightly news. The sources of anxiety are endless. Dr. Michelle Bengtson's newest book, "Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises", is a wonderful deep-dive into the root causes of anxiety and the journey to true freedom.I found this book to be very helpful and encouraging. Dr. Bengston did a wonderful job of sharing her anxious struggles and weaving Scripture throughout. She includes plenty of vignettes from others who share their stories and how they have overcome anxiety in their lives. With a heavy emphasis on the role of faith in finding freedom from anxiety, she encourages memorizing Scripture to truly immerse yourself in the words of truth from the Bible. At the end of each chapter, she includes some reflective questions that are great to go through on your own, but would be even better with a close friend or counselor. She also shares some songs that have been instrumental in her journey that may be beneficial for the reader.
This is a wonderful resource for people who suffer from anxiety, and will be a wonderful tool to use in conjunction with her first book, "Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression", since anxiety and depression tend to go hand-in-hand. Highly recommended!
(I’ve received this complimentary book through the Revell book blogger program in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required and the views expressed in my review are strictly my own.)
