The gospel is: you are completely broken and incapable of living a holy life or going to Heaven on your own. Her response was, among other things, that you donât give enough credit to women and their ability to hear from and allow the Holy Spirit to give us discernment while reading the book. I don’t think I’ve ever finished reading a self-help book. amzn_assoc_title = "Alternatives to Girl, Wash Your Face"; 52 Favorite Christian Quotes From Influential Christians, Elaine Mingus (RadicalChristianWoman.com), Jesus is the Way - Names of Christ Advent Series | Christ-Centered Mama, 44 Bible Verses for Healing and Why God Calls Himself Jehovah-Rapha. I agree with you Gwen and you said it so sweetly. However, anyone who blurs the lines between Christ and other religions is in a compromised place. âGet all you can now! But if you experience fear, you are not sinning. the Christ-Centered Mamas Facebook group! It’s true. I guess I havent been listening close enough, lol. Rachel Hollis does a classic misquote (or misinterpretation) of the Bible. I’m all about empowering women but it’s so important to learn to lean on God and let Him have control of your life. WAIT. He is the only truth. I believe “self-help” books can be helpful, as learning to love ourselves is something we must do before we can truly love other people. I know it was jokingly done but still when is that ever appropriate. Thanks so much for quoting directly from her book and refuting with scripture. This article really stirred up in my spirit something God spoke to me a couple months ago, He showed me that I need to cling to His word because in these end days, itâs not blatant lies and false doctrines that we have to be on the lookout for. Thank you for this post! Her watered down scripture references were not sincere. Legit question. This is why I say that there are more than 365 âFear notsâ in the Bible. Read the book. But there’s some problems, one large enough that I couldn’t bring myself to finish the book, simply skimming the rest of the book to make sure I wasn’t in error. Next Post: Girl, Wash Your Face Book Club: Chapters 10-12 » Some of you were asking to see inside the new #hol 'So be content with who you are, and don’t put o Truly, we have got to get this right as women who love Jesus and a huge part of getting this right includes telling other women, who may not be so well versed in the Word of God, what is and what is not truth. Thatâs the whole theme of the satanic bible. Speaking the truth in love is not easy to do and you did it beautifully. Thank you for your comment. If itâs mainstream then probably not point us in the right direction! Be brave enough to read it yourself and come to your own conclusions between you and God, without the lens of judgement and negativity that this article has given it. I was taught to cling to the Lord and this verse to remember I was not created with these emotions and through Jesus I have been redeemed and he will help conquer these results of sin entering the world. You just have to put your arms out and receive it.â Nothing about self sacrifice or really getting ready spiritually for what is coming or the return of Christ Jesus. Everyday low prices … Listen to the Holy Spirit and His prompting in your life. And we need discernment in increasing measure. Only a few will get what you wrote and they will ache when reading words that are not from a Godly place. The book is published by Thomas Nelson, a Christian book publisher. $12.39. But it's true! accountability for our joy, and failures, and for the lasting outcome of our Especially if your talking to the world. Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face, wants you to know that’s a lie. I don’t deny that. Not sure of your age or the author referenced, I am 47 and married for nearly 25 years with three beautiful grown babies! How Mary followed God’s leading and how you can, too. Self-Care for Christian Moms – Smart or Selfish? I did so because a young woman I mentor has read this book and it inspired her to begin to step out and share her disability publicly to honor God and how he has carried her all these years. I’m sorry you feel that way, I do not feel that I am tearing her down. Since I havenât read it, I wondered what a fellow sister in Christâs opinion was. This book made me sad, to be honest. I am a Christian and have been for a long time. Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be: Author: Rachel Hollis: Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2018: ISBN: … OH MY. Thank you Mellissa for saying this to defend Rachel. feel down about their regrets, and we can suggest this to anyone who needs inspiration for chasing their dreams. A lot of preachers and ministries that end up becoming popular and known even in the secular culture are doing so by watering down the gospel. What a blessing to know I wasnât being fanatical and not the only one half finishing books ð Iâm nothing without Christ and I can do nothing without him and for that Iâm thankful! Wow. Try harder. Here is my Girl Wash Your Face … But I would love to know how you would respond to this. Girl wash your face is not a Bible study. I found your comments insightful. Did you fully read the post? Thank you for speaking the truth in love! Speaking as someone with childhood trauma, anxiety and fear welled up inside me early. Thank you for writing this! Thanks again for this article! It makes no sense to say that every religion can be right. C. S. Lewis said it this way: âTrue humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.â. In this Famous Book " Girl, Wash Your Face ",The Jesus is not only the Way. Because at the end of the day, ALL Christians feel fear. Self-help is fundamentally antithetical to the Gospel. Or take yourself seriously. It’s definitely what the fear stems into that can cause us to sin against God. Your email address will not be published. Christ-Centered Mama is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. However, I have seen so many ads promoting the book, and I was previously intrigued. Thank you for speaking up and putting into words what many others of us feel. The same fear you feel here on earth is what you feel there but magnified the closer they get to you. Thank you so much for the review and honest words! Sarah Liberty Hardee is a graduate of Calvary University, wife to Benjamin and mom to Cyrus and Roseanna. There have been a couple of books that I have purchased in the past and the Holy Spirit just wouldnât let me finish it. And you know? Condition is "Like New". Don’t disregard this book and what this wonderful young christian woman has to share with the world because of one negative article. In Christian culture it just looks different, especially on the extreme end. We were not created with Fear and Anxiety and a lack of self-control in our lives which is why, in part, I think many say it sinful to have these issues. I was beginning to think I there was something wrong with me because I felt the very same way about this book. Thank you for sharing. Even if I had time (which I donât right now) I would not read girl, was your face. As it should be. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It may sound cliche, but love the sinner, hate the sin. Thank you Melissa. When Jesus Christ rose from the dead, He defeated death and gave us the opportunity to be in the family of God. Love this girl.' . amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "libertygracel-20"; PS. Girl, allow yourself to be washed by Christ and made ready for the wedding feast of Heaven. We are all so susceptible to this; Satan chose to tempt Jesus this way. Thank you for writing this review and Lord bless you and your ministry! Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Itâs what you do with your fear that births sin. One path to Heaven. Thank you Lil. You should read it and see what you yourself think about it. I couldn’t finish reading it either. She wrote this book to reach all women of all races, faiths and who they choose to love. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. After listening to a podcaster I highly regard and now reading your post I know that this book is not for me. We should be building each other up versus tearing each other down. I have heard a lot of people talking about the book and looked it up to see what all the interest is about. Thatâs biblical. That humility is how Christ lived. I am going to share via Pinterest and FB and at my own blog. One of two things will happen: 1) you will not purchase a book you wish you hadnât (see above post from Christ-centered Mama), or 2) you will keep a Christian book on the shelf of a public library. Great review: I love how you quoted the book and backed up your questions/concerns with the Book that provides our compass. Nothing is better than a woman who loves Jesus! You don't want to miss this review and story. He is the one who searches the reins of the hearts. Clearly and unequivocally, fear is a result of sin. Anyways. The problem with contacting someone privately is that you donât get more page views. It’s filled with beautiful photos … Thanks for giving your honest review. It was one of our assignments to write them all out in one of our Bible College classes. Rachel is coming to YOU to celebrate the launch of her much-anticipated new book Girl, Wash Your Face! Everything Iâve seen from him so far is very sound, but not anymore. Anyways, that’s just my opinion. It requires discipline. He is the Truth. Iâve been seeing this book here and there lately but didnât think much of it. There is a fine line between edification and being critical… I think the difference is simply whether or not you’ve prayed about it and whether you’ve done it out of a selfish motive or not. And therefore I have compassion for you. Rachel Hollis' brutal honesty speaks volumes about how the … Not everything is meant to be an attack and itâs just her opinion. I pray that Rachel will repent and start taking her platform more seriously, because we have all read the Bible and read what will happen to false teachers. I agree that it is shocking of Thomas Nelson… especially that one line about religious pluralism. Wholeheartedly disagree. She loved the book she thinks that it isnât contrary to the Bible. I’ve read this book and my take from it is a lot different from yours. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; In Psalm 139, at the end David says, try me and know my anxieties and see if there be any wicked way in me. So. Jesus wouldn’t advise His dear daughters to âtry harderâ, He would say âchild come rest upon Me – all who are weary, come rest, let Me wash your feet and serve you and dress you in My righteousness.â. I guess I don’t see this as a self help book. Sincerely, A sister in Christ (In Georgia). Everything you said right here is what I was thinking. I would come across a theological problem and stop reading, then someone else would post about it, and I thought… maybe I should try to finish it? Five months later, I still can’t bring myself to finish it. Hello Patrice. This might be the worst quote in the whole book: âJust because you believe it doesnât mean itâs true for everyone. Be challenged. 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