Title: Perfect Lies
Author: Jennifer Crow
Pages: 288
Year: 2012
Note: I received a
complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely
my responsibility. Other reviews can be
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One of
the characteristics of this book is exalting the Word of God in breaking down
the lies that can ensnare any of us in life.
The second characteristic is the author’s willingness to openly share
about her own battles and the way God led her through to the other side of her dark
tunnel. I am reminded of the book of
Hebrews that tells us we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses; it
was true when it was written, and it is true today.
Jennifer
Crow shares in a way that engages the reader to understand the nine lies that
held her captive along with the emotional responses that can accompany those
particular lies. Jennifer shares how God
taught her to picture the truths He was revealing to break the pictures of the
lies she was living by. Her testimony is
moving as she describes how God met her where she was and healed her. Then, she shares how others may be able to use
the same path towards freedom today.
The
nine lies stated are not to be looked upon as comprehensive, only what the
author experienced as well as identified in her life. The nine lies had to deal with feelings of
being: unlovable, worthless,
unacceptable, unable, being a target, not to get angry, being bad, in danger,
and being deprived. Throughout the book,
there is never a hint of condemnation from the author, only a heart that seeks
to help others take time to allow God’s Word to transform their thinking. When our minds are transformed, our bodies
will respond accordingly.
The
focus of the author is seeking God and His Word daily instead of focusing on
circumstances, people, etc… We all think
and feel; the choice is what are we thinking about and what feelings those
thoughts are producing. Meditation has
been misunderstood for many reasons, and in the final chapter the author
answers questions about concerns raised by others regarding meditation.
At the
conclusion of the chapter, there are Scriptures provided to think about,
statements to ponder, and a picture to help solidify the Truth of the
Bible. I remember reading where Brother
Lawrence talked about practicing the Presence of God each day. Whether you use Jennifer’s method or not is
not the focus; it is to learn to take time to set our minds on God and His
Word. Like the Psalmist tells us, be
still and know that He is God. In our
lives today, we are busy with many things. The call to spend times to purposefully focus
on His Word and Him is a reminder of what is truly important.
My rating for this book is 3 stars.
