Blue Like Play Dough, book review

Another book review! As usual...you will first see the book summary that you will find on the back of the book and the bio on the author. Under that you will see MY TAKE! If you would like a copy of this book for free, I am doing a drawing. Just leave a note in the comments section and I will randomly choose a winner by Saturday the 1st!

Blue Like Play Dough

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Book: Blue Like Play Dough
Author: Tricia Goyer


Summary:
In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places–in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.In Tricia’s transparent account, you’ll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you’ll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life… and know He has something beautiful in mind.

Author Bio:
Tricia Goyer is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt Parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women’s groups nationwide and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana.

MY TAKE:
This was a really great book! Tricia Goyer mixes humor in with her facts and biblical principles. It was often that you would find me laughing out loud while reading this book. Jeff must have thought I was nuts! The book reminded me thought that I don't have to do EVERYTHING. "By physically going to God every morning, I'm placing myself in His hands. His love smoothes out the rough edges and reminds me I don't need to do everything for everyone. I just need to accept love and give it. He'll take care of the rest.....I'm still not a perfect parent or person. I'm a mess, actually. But I'm a mess that I let God get a hold of. Not because I'm spiritual, but because I was and am desperate. I've done many things wrong, but I do one thing right. When I'm uncertain, I seek God. And I fill up with His love in order to pour it out."

Often times I feel like I am the ONLY one that isn't a perfect wife, a perfect mom, a perfect church goer, Christian, etc. Reading this book though, reminded me that NOBODY except Jesus himself is perfect...maybe others look perfect on the outside, but they are far from perfect behind closed doors. "Only when I depend on my connection with Jesus can I do the things He asks. Only with Jesus can my life produce fruit, good things to bless and feed those around me. When I connect with Jesus, He comes in and fills me and deals with all those heart problems that are beyind my ability to fix."

This book also reminds me to be with God daily. Focus on Him ONLY at least once a day. Jesus knows when we are "blue" and it is typically when we've spent too much time away from Him. Only WITH Him can we keep it together.

This book was a great reminder of many things...and it was given through humor...which is just how I like it! I would recommend this book to ANYONE. The subtitle is "The shape of motherhood in the grip of God". Tricia Goyer certainly gives us that shape!