The Joy of Falling by Lindsay Harrel - Book Review

I am a huge fan of Lindsay Harrel’s books! I have loved each one. She writes with such depth. When I began reading this one, I wasn’t sure about the storyline. I am not a runner and don’t enjoy that sport at all, so I wasn’t sure how I could relate to the characters. But it was an interesting perspective as I have many friends who like to run and I could look at it from their point of view. Also, as much as the story is about an ultra-marathon, it is also not. It is about the journey. And about finding joy in that journey. 

The joy in the midst of grief. The joy in the happiness. Harrel does an excellent job of weaving this story together. As always, I enjoy how deep and real her stories are. And of course, it is such a fun setting! I now have a new place I want to travel to! 

So to end, I want to encourage you to read this story and let it touch your heart! There are so inspiring quotes throughout this book and many I will take with me. I hope you will enjoy this adventure and that you will leave understanding more about what joy really is. 

(I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

Peace and Gratitude during a Pandemic

This article  is fascinating to me. I am so thankful for the peace God has given me during this time. I didn’t understand at the beginning of the year why my word of the year was supposed to be peace. I wanted it to be “vision” or something more exciting! But as it always seems, I don’t pick my word. Instead, God gives me the word. So my word this year is peace and it is because I needed peace.

Maybe you have seen this article on social media already, but if not, take a few minutes to read it. 

A couple quotes from the article:

“Being afraid is literally making you even more susceptible to getting sick.”

“How to Powerfully Boost Your Immune System”

“Practice the act of shifting your focus to things you are grateful for.”

God is teaching me to be grateful and how an attitude of gratitude helps to take the anxiety and stress away. This faith journey is life-long. I’m thankful for the lessons I’ve learned (even though some have been hard) and I’m thankful for the people God has placed in my life (I miss seeing them regularly).

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 

My encouragement to you is to find ways to give thanks. Write it in a notebook. Post it randomly on social media. Call a friend and tell them you are grateful for them. Tell whoever you are at home with what you are grateful for. Thank God for the blessings He has given you.

It is amazing how thanksgiving flows once you start.

So go start! I’ll start for you.

God, I thank you for...