Review: Strategies to fortify your faith and deepen your trust in God
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2013
I used to think in my early years of being a Christian the longer one served the Lord the easier it would be in life and that one eventually would be able to overcome anything that would surface along the path.  Since then, having served the Lord now for 31 years, I have experienced personally and in speaking with others, that this path of life will remain a journey and not a final "arriving" until we are with the Lord someday.  On this side of eternity I certainly need help in fighting the good fight of faith.Author Shelley Hitz too has realized that the "school of faith" is not for the faint of heart and in the very midst of her trying circumstances, has compiled an excellent book on faith that will reveal your weaknesses, allow you to challenge them head on, and provide Scriptures with remedies to fortify your soul.For all of us analytical planners- boy do we, and certainly myself included, need the contents of this book as walking by faith is very hard, and admittedly traumatic.  Down the years I have seen the Lord remove the comforts one by one until I was forced to look up- scream- yes scream- and then lean heavily on Him.  Because I have a long way to go I have appreciated this e- book resource as the Scriptures and the information has spoken volumes to my heart in what my next course of action should be for right where I am today.I found Shelley Hitz statement very profound when she said to surrender circumstances and what we have to Jesus and then allow Him to take the lead.  Perhaps easier said than done but a definite "must do" for me and perhaps many of you.  Knowing He is sovereign and almighty is comforting but yielding the lead a little unsettling- especially when He takes us down a path that feels like a scary avenue.  When our trust level gets low we can come back to the principles enveloped in this book and reapply as long as needed the strategies.I have learned practical steps to overcoming lies with God's truth and how to not allow circumstances to distort my view of God.  it will not be a quick fix for tomorrow but author Hitz has taught me to be diligent in prayer and to journal each day.  My trust is that the many that will read this book will in turn be able to edify others that have a hard time living by faith.This e- book was given as a gift in exchange for a fair, honest review.