I had mixed emotions after finishing this book. It both inspired me and made me uncomfortable.
What I Liked About This Book:
- I really liked how Elizabeth went into detail numerous times about priorities. As a mom with very small kids, they seem to always be first. Jeff has even said to me before that he feels like he has to compete with them for my attention sometimes. While reading this book, I've tried to make a conscious effort to put my husband first. Which brings me to...
What Made me Uncomfortable about this book:
One phrase - 'submit to your husband'. AACK! The idea of submission previously brought to mind timid women who jumped at every command their overbearing husband barked at them. I don't think so! That would NOT be me! BUT Mrs. George made some terrific points on this subject and I'm beginning to understand the true meaning of 'submit to your husband'. (And thankfully I have a good man who would never bark orders at me anyway!)
What I Liked About This Book:
Her focus on prayer and it's importance.
What Made Me Uncomfortable:
The STRUCTURE she seemed to emphasize went along with prayer. When you pray you should have your Bible, a journal, 3X5 notecards, a highlighter, a pen, a quiet place where you won't be interruped...when you pray you should have a list of people you pray for including a chart on how often you'll pray for them (daily? weekly?) and which scriptures you will be praying for them....huh?!?! While reading some of this I wanted to yell, "Lady! I can't even go to the bathroom uninterrupted! How am I suppose to have this whole routine down each day?" So I decided my prayer life will be a little more flexible. I do have my Bible, my journal, a pen and a highlighter with me when I (try to) sit down once a day. Instead of prayer charts, I just shoot a small prayer up whenever I think of someone.
All in all, I enjoyed this book and think it will be one I read and re-read for quite some time. I'm also looking forward to her other books to see what else I can learn.
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