A beautifully written book. So often, as we Christians read through our Bibles, we glance over the times that "deserts" are mentioned. Abraham moved to the edge of the desert. The Israelites wandered through the desert. Jesus was led into the desert. These wilderness wanderings, however, are not something to be overlooked. They are times of growth, change, and miracles. Sonja Corbitt does a lovely job of reminding us how God uses our desert experiences in our walks with Him, and how resting in Him is His gift to us. A definite recommend.

Due to some health issues, I was unable to get this book read and reviewed in a timely manner. I apologize.

When Sonja Corbitt first began writing, she went through a desert of despair, receiving rejection after rejection, and getting completely tangled up in her emotions. She felt that God wasn't listening, but eventually after praying and receiving answers, she discovered that she was suffering from her father's treatment of her. She compares this emotional desert with the one that the Israelites went through to get to the Promised Land and the desert that most of us have to endure at some time.

This is a powerful story about conversion, grace and healing. I found the parts about controlling emotions and the importance of forgiveness especially helpful. Sonja includes summaries and spiritual guidance at the end of each chapter. It's a book that needs to be read a few times intently.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Just Rest: Receiving God's Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life is a welcomed addition to the studies of the Biblical Book of Exodus.

Author Sonja Corbitt has created a highly-relatable work that speaks to our inherent need for rest and renewal in our lives.

As Corbitt wisely notes, "Rest is not a luxury; it is a spiritual discipline. It is a gift."

The writer convincingly uses examples from her own life to demonstrate the need to observe regular times of physical and emotional rest in order to be spiritually refreshed. In this way, Corbitt makes the Book of Exodus highly accessible to a modern audience.

In our hectic, overly-committed lives, Just Rest is the perfect spiritual antidote to what is ailing us as individuals and as a society.