Insecurity can be defined very succinctly as self-doubt. From an early age, we begin to doubt whether or not we will ever be good enough, be worth anything, or do things right and the battle can continue through our entire lives.
In her book, Untangled: Let God Loosen the Knots of Insecurity in Your Life
Life can be difficult and being creatures filled with varied emotions, our thoughts and emotions can often and quickly become a tangled mess. But how to untangle them is where we need direction and focus.
Carey offers us her stories, insights and Biblical application to making sense of our insecurities and working past them. She addresses the tangles of:
- Expectations
- When our identity stems from our children
- Domestic disappointment
- Friendships
- The web of social media
- Success and achievements
We need to come to the place of recognizing we each have been created uniquely and purposely. God has given us gifts to use specifically where He has placed us both in time and location. His desire is for us to be a blessing to those around us and for them to see His light in and through our lives.
I found such hope and encouragement in the words Carey shared throughout this book:
- “While the world is careless with my heart, God never is.”
- “God unveils where the Enemy has strategically tangled my self-esteem.”
- “We cannot untangle these knots on our own.”
- “Replace disappointment with faith.”
- “We aren’t expected to have it all together before we do what God is asking of us.”
- “It’s not about our weakness; it’s about God’s strength.”
- “He {the Enemy} and his minions design situations to make us doubt our magnificence and significance.”
- “Motherhood knots our self-esteem because these little critters don’t come with detailed instructions. Each new situation presents a new opportunity for us to mess up. Even if we’ve already figured it out with one child, all the rules change with the next.”
- “Each day, I wake up determined to tie my worth to the Creator alone.”
At the end of its chapter, each tangle, comes equipped with applicable Scriptures to be learned and memorized, a prayer, and questions which are excellent for both self-evaluation and group discussions. We can become women who escape the unattainable standards of perfection set by the world around us.
Head over to the Untangled Women website where you will find the “What’s Your Tangle?” online quiz to begin your journey to freedom. You will also find a free chapter to download but I am certain you will want to read the entire book.
The publishers have graciously provided me with two copies of “Untangled” to offer to my readers. I’m going to make this easy – – just leave a comment asking to be entered in the giveaway. The giveaway will close on Sunday, June 7th at midnight and I will announce the winners on Monday, June 8th, selecting the winners using random.org.
*** I received a copy of this book from Revell for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
~~ Monday, June 8th: The hardest part of doing a giveaway is that I always want for everyone to win 🙂 I combined everyone from this post & my post yesterday. The winners of the 2 copies of #Untangled as picked by random.org are Theresa E.and Michelle F. I will contact both for their mailing addresses. Thank you to everyone who entered. I truly hope you all are able to read the book. It was wonderful!
Today I am joining … Literacy Musing Mondays and The Book Nook and Booknificent Thursday .
“Untangled” sounds really good! We all struggle with insecurity. Thanks for letting us know about this resource.
Janice, no matter how many times we read on insecurity, we still need the reminder. Hope you win the giveaway 🙂
Thank you for taking the time to read and review my book! I appreciate it!
Carey, it was truly my joy to read this book. So much truth in each page. No matter how many times we read on insecurity, we still need reminding now & then. May God use this book to set many free! Blessings!
Really enjoyed your review — especially how you emphasized quotes. Carey does have a way of saying things that speaks to the heart.
Michele, she shared so much truth & wisdom in each chapter. Hope you win the giveaway too 🙂
I enjoyed your review, Jo. I know I will benefit from reading this book. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Mare, we all benefit when we read a book such as this. You will be entered & I hope you win 🙂
Would love to read this! Please enter me in the contest:)
Theresa – You made my heart jump to see your name here! I would love to enter you in. And I hope you win too! By the way, I cannot believe how your children are growing. To see Luke playing baseball … amazing … may he have a wonderful season! And blessings to you all! XO
I really enjoy this author’s encouragement on her blog, so I’m sure this book is fabulous! Thanks for sharing on Booknificent Thursday!
Tina
It is very encouraging as well, Tina. Always good to join you!
This sounds great! Please enter me, I would love to win it!
Done. I so want everyone to win 🙂
This looks like a lovely book! I’d love to be entered in the giveaway!
You now are 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Great review of an inspirational book. I am reviewing this one too. 😉
How fun, Mary! I always enjoy seeing who is reviewing the same books as me 🙂