When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace

I have not totally read this book “When Strivings Cease”yet. I bought it for a book study some ladies and I from my church are beginning soon. I have looked through it, and I think it will be interesting and beneficial to myself and the others in our study group. It is not just a self help book but shows the beautiful truth that in Christ you are enough.

Ruth takes us on a journey to understanding grace is the answer we seek. No matter what your cultural background you will identify with her story and it helps you understand your own need for approval and people pleasing in your own life. We all strive for so many things in life that we can't control, but God's grace is the only way we will find peace. Ruth walks us through that journey to reminding us that grace is only way we can stop striving and trying so hard. Yes we still have to work in life but we can't control the outcome, only God can do that. I love how Ruth used so much scripture in her book to back up what she was teaching us. And how she even dove deeper into the story of the prodigal son, that was really insightful for me. I would reccomend this book to anyone. This book is also beautiful and makes a wonderful gift with artwork inside and out!