Beautiful collection of tips. I think in our changing world some aren't always practical, but it was a lovely read.

Still by Jenny L. Donnelly is an amazing book about what it means to find true rest in God. Only when rooted in our Savior and still before Him can we find rest. If you struggle with this, pick up this book. It will guide you through the author’s process and experiences finding true rest. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

When I signed up to review Still by Jenny L. Donnelly I thought I would be able to get into it but I was wrong and I am unable to find a footing in reading it, sadly, this isn't a book for me. Which has happened a lot recently. :(

I'm sure this is a helpful book for others, just not me.

Still is such a small title for this book filled with valuable suggestions! While I felt my life was reasonably calm these days, the new coronavirus, and the lifestyle changes it has caused have drastically made even the simplest things difficult. I found myself taking Jenny L. Donnelly’s advice to heart, and I thoroughly appreciated the exercises she has added throughout as a way to get closer to God. .

The book is broken down into three sections: in part 1, The Search for Rest, Jenny very openly talks about her own experiences and her search for better ways to live. She is very candid about her past. In Part 2, Seven Ways to Rest, Jenny talks about how she was led to find rest in her life even when she didn’t feel peaceful. Part 3, Rest is a Position, tells us we should stay in rest.

This, in my opinion, is definitely a five star book. I found so much valuable information, that much of my copy is highlighted. It is one I will be going back to often, and this is one I’ll want to pick up in softcover too because for books that have a huge impact on my life, I like to dog ear, highlight and mark in them ways that I can quickly and easily find the things that mattered most to me.

Prayer is something i struggle with but anxiety and depression are things I struggle with every. single. day. Some days it cripples me. Some days it makes it to where I won't leave my house and has messed up friendships and jobs. This book, it was good to see that I wasn't alone and reminded me how much I needed to rely/lean on God.

In “Still,” Jenny L. Donnelly helps us to still our souls and discover God’s life-giving rest at any time, in any place, and under any conditions. This beautiful perspective of rest powers our very identity, is the essence of our creativity, roots all our relationships and crowns everything in life.

Embraced by God’s love daily, Jenny exhorts us to stay rooted in rest, as we abide in Christ, to experience His life. Rest is a reset, to set our priorities right and reconcile ourselves to who we are and whose we are. Rest is rooted in God’s love. We learn to still our souls, even in chaos, to find God’s comforting presence, divine power, amazing grace and heartwarming love.

Jenny equips and empowers women to live and lead biblical truth. We understand the soul-satisfying beauty of resting in God. Our greatest battles are won by finding peace with God. Jenny sounds a bugle for this world, reverberating the hope and resurrection of Christ.

“Still” gives us rest in life’s crazy twists and turns. Penned with astounding grace and candor, in Jenny’s unique style, it provides powerful spiritual principles to fulfil our God-given assignments. As one of the most life-changing, faith-based books, I highly recommend it to all believers who wish to find rest in the midst of chaos.

"Still " by Jenny Donnelly is a nonfiction Christian book. The author shares her struggles with dealing with stress and anxiety. She teaches how she has learned to draw closer to the Lord to receive strength and peace. She teaches the reader several practical steps to lean and draw from Jesus the tranquility you need to face the ups and downs of your day. She reminds us that Jesus is there for us in our times of trial and will give us peace. He really does care for us. This book is helpful and practical. It would be a good resource for Christian pastors, counselors or for any Christian. Thank you to netgalley, the author, the publisher for allowing me to read and review this helpful and practical book. I will post my review on netgalley, Goodreads, facebook, my blog, Amazon. The book was given to me for review purposes only and the opinions are my own.

Jesus called us to rest but how can we when life is crazy? Donnelly shares her experience of learning to rest in the midst of chaos.

Donnelly teaches in the context of story and experience. She shares much of her own story in the first part of the book, such as her parents' divorce, losing her virginity in college, unresolved trauma causing bouts of crying. Her suggestions for developing rest come from the experiences of her children, a late night television show, a picture her daughter drew, an experience on a flight, and more. Scripture is then applied to the lesson.

This is a good book for people who like teaching developed within the context pf personal experience. This senior citizen matured on books teaching straight from the Bible. This one, developed through experience, is probably better suited for young people or new Christians not very familiar with the Bible. Young mothers would especially identify with many of the stories Donnelly tells.

Her description of being in the “pocket” while spinning is certainly a wake up call to be fully in the Lord's presence. I was glad to see a helpful Appendix with practical ideas for developing that practice.

Donnelly knows how to obtain rest within a busy life. She and her husband have five children, she owns a business, and she is a minister. Her teaching is not mere theory. She has lived it. She provides practical ideas and exercises to develop a heart that rests in the Lord.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

A powerful and actionable guide to finding rest in God.

Author Jenny L. Donnelly skillfully walks readers through a comprehensive journey through the pains, frustrations, and chaos of daily life and the transformative power and grace that is ours if we invite God into our hearts. As she explains, “The pocket is where you are enveloped in the love of God so completely that nothing is blocking his voice and all that he has for you.”

A central message is one that Christians have heard many times. Let go and let God. But the simple concept can be difficult to grasp and implement.

Still - 7 Ways to Find Calm in the Chaos provides a distinct roadmap, including all the road signs, traffic lights, and detours. Each of the seven actionable steps is explained with excellent clarity and applicable Bible verses. Ms. Donnelly weaves many examples from her life, including bruises from her childhood. Her life now is filled with every reason to be a stressed mess - as a successful businesswoman, nonprofit founder, and a married mother of five. Yet, she describes that finding REST is a place, not an action. It doesn’t mean escaping your chaotic life. It means finding God’s refuge within it.

Still is a timely book for today’s chaotic lifestyle. The guidance is applicable for those living within the most chaotic circumstances to those chilling in retirement. It’s for anyone looking for a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. The resources in the Appendix provide even more tools to support the journey.

How this book affected me:
With all the great books in the Christian market, they can start blurring together with their common themes. I admit that I assumed Still would be 'just another one', but it wasn’t. What stood out for me was the distinct roadmap – the clear explanation and directions, the action steps, the homework assignments, and the bible verses. All the elements worked together to create a tool that truly has life-changing potential if the reader is open-minded and willing to put in time and effort. As a book reviewer, I didn’t have the luxury of time to savor the book as it’s intended to be, but I will be re-reading to fully absorb and apply the message to my life. I've made strides in letting go, but I'm still a work in progress.

Who would enjoy this book:
Ideal readers for Still have a hard time finding God or fitting Him into their chaotic lives. I personally think the message is valuable and applicable for anyone who’s looking for peace or trying to strengthen their relationship with God.

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This book was life changing for me, Jenny spoke right to my heart and taught me so many lessons right when I needed them most. The season I am in isn’t smooth, it is as rough as it can be, but even though the boat is filling up with water Jesus is still there. There were so many AH-HA moments throughout this book that just brought true revelation, peace, and rest. The rawness and vulnerability and honesty that Jenny writes about is amazing and so relatable at least to me. I have read so many books where it is just about how wonderful everything is, and how they always knew the Lord, their parents were ministers and pastors, and now they are following in their footsteps, not the case here. Jenny breaks down lots of barriers and beliefs and the lies of the enemy which is just what I needed to hear at this moment.

I have always looked at REST like something I had to do, or a posture I had to attain, or something I was supposed to do to fulfill a religious obligation. I made REST something that was etched on my schedule and even then, I put it on the back burner. Through the eyes and words of Jenny I know understand the REST exists within me, it is an inside place within me, I can have it anytime because God is REST and He is in me!

. Throughout the last 4 years as I have battled an incurable disease (or so they say) I have had to let go of control, and let go of trying to make impossible things happen, accept this season, now I realize that really, I have been learning all along how to REST. There is so much wisdom in this book about what truly causes unREST and how to attain the REST that God gives us things like “ To enter REST, our hearts must be at peace with God, REST depends on our knowledge that you are accepted and loved by God because he himself is REST”

All throughout this book, these kinds of truths and knowledge and words just filled my heart and led me to a place I have been trying to get to for years. The unpacking of biblical scripture and just the study of some Hebrew word and their definitions just struck my spirit so deeply and impacted my life so greatly.

I loved how Jenny provided a way that was almost like a spiritual heart check throughout the book, it really made me search deep within myself and invite Jesus to also search within me to see where I may need to hand things over, or to see what may be causing unrest in my life. Each time I did what this book truly instructed me to do, a little more of Rest came through. The things she suggests and has you do aren't difficult and are so impactful and useful in everyday life.

After reading this book, I have found peace in this storm, REST in God, and love like no other. I know more of who I am, how God sees me, and what we all have in him.

I tried to keep reading, but I can't even say this book lost me a few chapters in because I'm not sure it ever "had" me. The writing is poor, the focus lacking, and honestly I was disappointed. It sounded promising but I gave up halfway through.