Ethridge, bestselling author of the Every Woman's Battle series, begins this book on God's limitless love by recounting the horrific moment when she accidentally killed a woman while behind the wheel. Ethridge's vivid memory of the sorrow she caused as a new teen driver doesn't stop at the tragedy's harrowing details but focuses on the amazingly gracious forgiveness and affirmation she received from the victim's spouse. So sets the stage for this guide where Ethridge uses generous portions of scripture to convince doubt-ridden, wounded women of their intrinsic worth to God. To demonstrate, she draws upon the spiritual metaphor of a love relationship: falling in love, a tender proposal, the forsaking of all others, love languages, wedding surprises and the tossing of the bouquet. Particularly poignant is when she shares her personal epiphany that God had transformed her greatest stumbling block—that of her previous sexual sins—into the vehicle for demonstrating how God had changed her. Ethridge challenges women to accept the "wedding" gifts from a loving God who offers redemption from the past, resurrection power for today and a heavenly home in eternity. While the book is engaging and soulful, many of Ethridge's personal accounts have been published elsewhere and might feel stale to some loyal readers
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"This was a surprisingly awesome book! Almost underlined the whole book! LOL!!! God led me to pick it up and buy it at the $5 discount store in Commerce while running another errand. I did not completely recognize the author's name, though I had heard of her previous series Every Woman's Battle."
— Carla (5 out of 5 stars)
“Shannon Ethridge’s response to tragedy will guide others who struggle through dark valleys to find the light of hope that is in Christ.”
— Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author“Ethridge uses generous portions of scripture to convince doubt-ridden, wounded women of their intrinsic worth to God. To demonstrate, she draws upon the spiritual metaphor of a love relationship: falling in love, a tender proposal, the forsaking of all others, love languages, wedding surprises, and the tossing of the bouquet…Engaging and soulful.”
— Publishers Weekly“When the worst has happened, only time can bring perspective and turn trauma into triumph. Shannon Ethridge is an incredible woman who has a story to tell and a passion to share. Through experiences that would level most, she has risen as a lover of Jesus who can speak to the heart of every woman. Completely His calls even the most timid or scarred to a place of deep, sweet relationship with the one who patiently waits for his beloved to lean in and trust him. I loved the book. I love Shannon’s heart.”
— Jan Silvious, author of Foolproofing Your Life and Big Girls Don’t Whine“Insightful and daring, Completely His so challenged me to look at myself honestly and ask, ‘Am I all yours, God?’ Shannon is completely vulnerable as she shares a longing for God in every area of her life and a step-by-step example of how to walk with him in all aspects of daily living. This message is encouraging, life-changing, and much-needed by every one of us.”
— Shaunti Feldhahn, author of For Women Only and For Men Only" This book is about living our lives completely devoted to the Lord. It's a good easy read. "
— Emily, 5/1/2013" One of the absolute best books I've read! Challenged me to seek deeper intimacy with the Lord. "
— Allison, 10/1/2012" Great book. Stirs you up and makes you strive to have more with God. Highly recommend. "
— Alyssa, 1/21/2012" Looking for a book that will give you insight into who God, what he has planned for you, and how you can hear his voice? This is it. "
— Cheryl, 8/29/2011" This is one of my favorite books in the world. If you are a woman and you want to know how to be closer to God, this is your book. Shannon went through many trials and learned so much about God and she wants to share information about God with us. Please read. "
— Marisa, 5/16/2010" Looking for a book that will give you insight into who God, what he has planned for you, and how you can hear his voice? This is it. "
— Cheryl, 12/28/2009" This is one of my favorite books in the world. If you are a woman and you want to know how to be closer to God, this is your book. Shannon went through many trials and learned so much about God and she wants to share information about God with us. Please read. "
— Marisa, 9/2/2009" This book is about living our lives completely devoted to the Lord. It's a good easy read. "
— Emily, 9/2/2008" library copy <br/> <br/>Good book. Some powerful stuff. "
— Mizbooks, 7/11/2008Shannon Ethridge is an inspirational speaker, lay counselor, and bestselling author. Her previous books include Every Woman’s Battle and Every Young Woman’s Battle. She lives in East Texas with her husband and their two children.