Joyce Meyer

I really needed this book. After the birth of my first child, I suffered from severe post partum depression, and a spiritual element was clearly involved. A close friend of mine loaned me this book, and I couldn't believe what I was reading. Nearly every chapter applied to me, in one way or another. The purpose of this book is very pointed: to help Christians (well, all people, but the concepts in the book are based on Christian principles and beliefs) reclaim their minds from all the lies, show more attacks, and insecurities that clutter it. The book begins with an introduction to why the mind is so important, what kinds of attacks we are subjected to from the world around us and from the enemy, what problems we ourselves cultivate, and why God wants us to reclaim our minds. The next section focuses on common mindsets, and ends with the mind of Jesus. The final section explores ten "wilderness mentalities" which keep us from progressing to the mind of Jesus.

My rating of this book is highly subjective and personal, I freely admit. So many of the verses and ideas in this book were healing for me. God did need to reclaim my mind, it was a clear battlefield, and this book aided in my recuperation. Other factors were definitely at play, but this book was a huge help, even if it was extremely convicting. In fact, I was so pleased with Meyer's God-inspired wisdom that I bought the book to have a copy on hand, should I ever need it again. show less

With positivity being my focus word of the year, I’ve been reading more non-fiction affirmative and uplifting spiritual books to feed and encourage my positive thought process. I’m an optimistic soul in general but being in a worldwide pandemic for the last year and worrying about compromised loved ones and adapting to a topsy turvy world can put a damper on things.

I find Powerful Thinking an uplifting, motivating, and inspiring book. The advice or guidance found in this little hardback show more isn’t anything new, but the straightforward approach and conversational tone certainly puts your thoughts in a good place. And that’s powerful. Renewing our mindset can affect every aspect of our lives, so being understanding, controlled, disciplined, and satisfied can make daily life more rewarding and enjoyable. And any book that includes the plan of Salvation is a win in my book.

Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ. show less

It took me a few chapters to get into this book. I am not a fan of Joyce Meyer, and at first the book seemed a bit academic and wordy. But by the third chapter either the author changed her tone or I felt more comfortable with her style, but in any case the rest of the book was surprisingly helpful. I have actually recommended it to a few people.

I love this little board book. It takes an abstract concept—worry—and makes it accessible for toddlers to understand and learn about from a Christian perspective. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to teach their little ones how to trust God with big and small things!