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309 reviews for:
The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
Emily P. Freeman
4.22 AVERAGE
309 reviews for:
The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
Emily P. Freeman
4.22 AVERAGE
4.5 stars. This was a great book. The author has a wonderful writing style that is calming and beautiful and yet speaks right to the heart. While it does have to do with decision making, the basic truths from God’s Word (strong in identity truth) can apply to any situation. I’m glad I own this book so that I can revisit it again! (This would also be a very enjoyable audio book as the author has a beautiful speaking voice.)
I did the audio book of this, and I HIGHLY recommend this avenue of this book. Emily's voice is so soothing. I read this on the cusp of a potential major transition while also deep in the pit of grief. She brings clarity, wisdom, and joy into the process of choosing the next right thing. Highly recommend especially to someone trying to figure out what's next!
I really liked this one. I felt like it was lacking in some areas but overall really good and teaches a good lesson
Some good nuggets here, but I’m realizing EPF is not really my jam.
“Desire is only toxic when we demand our desires be satisfied on our terms and in our timing. Knowing what we want and getting what we want are not necessarily the same thing” pg 88
“...[turn] it into a question and add the word today..... if the answer is no, you can set it aside. If the answer is yes, ask yourself, what is the next right thing I can do right now as it relates to this concern?” Pg 124
“... clarity cannot be rushed. It could be you’re anxious to make a decision, not because it’s necessary right now but because it’s nagging.” Pg 139
Exaggerating other people’s lives to effect our decisions pg 148
“The phrase’ it’s a great opportunity’ is not actually a complete sentence...” pg 168
“But were not gunna give her words, because tats exactly what she wants” pg 184
“The voice of the critic forces us to face our biggest fears and, in turn, listen hard for the voice of God. I can worry or I can work. I can get stuck or I can move on. I can get defensive or I can be free.” Pg 186
“This need to be liked doesn’t define me, but it does tempt me and it’s not as simple as just wanting to fit in. I don’t want to be like you, I want to be like me. The trouble comes when I’m not sure if being like me is good enough, acceptable or approves of by you.” Pg 216
“With people, you can connect our you can compare, but you can’t do both [Shauna Niequist]” pg 221
“I don’t have a five year plan. God’s word is a lamp unto my feet, not my football field.” [jamie b. Golden]
Pg223
“...[turn] it into a question and add the word today..... if the answer is no, you can set it aside. If the answer is yes, ask yourself, what is the next right thing I can do right now as it relates to this concern?” Pg 124
“... clarity cannot be rushed. It could be you’re anxious to make a decision, not because it’s necessary right now but because it’s nagging.” Pg 139
Exaggerating other people’s lives to effect our decisions pg 148
“The phrase’ it’s a great opportunity’ is not actually a complete sentence...” pg 168
“But were not gunna give her words, because tats exactly what she wants” pg 184
“The voice of the critic forces us to face our biggest fears and, in turn, listen hard for the voice of God. I can worry or I can work. I can get stuck or I can move on. I can get defensive or I can be free.” Pg 186
“This need to be liked doesn’t define me, but it does tempt me and it’s not as simple as just wanting to fit in. I don’t want to be like you, I want to be like me. The trouble comes when I’m not sure if being like me is good enough, acceptable or approves of by you.” Pg 216
“With people, you can connect our you can compare, but you can’t do both [Shauna Niequist]” pg 221
“I don’t have a five year plan. God’s word is a lamp unto my feet, not my football field.” [jamie b. Golden]
Pg223
If you listen to her podcast of the same name, you'll recognize most of the stories and advice. It's wise and good and she writes it beautifully, but the book is not unique from her other work, and certainly nothing longtime followers would be surprised by. Still, it's just nice to have it written down to revisit more easily.
Pg 60: "Grow in us hope where confusion used to live. Grow in us courage where once there was fear."
Pg 67: "We want our circumstances to change, to start again, to be brand-new. But when they change, we often don't give ourselves permission to he new with them."
Look back on the season of life you just passed and ask yourself:
Pg 97: As you reflect on the last season of your life, ask yourself: "What was life-draining? What was life giving?"
Pg 111: "When you focus on what's missing, it's hard to see what's there."
Pg 208: "If a discipline is not producing freedom in me, it's probably the wrong thing for me to be doing...a discipline can also be something we undo."
Pg 217: "When we are comparing, we cannot connect. It's just not possible."
Pg 232 and 233: "My obsession with clarity and the quick fix blinds me to all the miraculous ways Jesus works in small surprises in the midst of the long haul--through people, through connection, through his body, the church...As we make plans, fill out lists, and do the things that need doing, may we remember still to remain open to surprise...When is the last time you felt surprises by God?"
Pg 67: "We want our circumstances to change, to start again, to be brand-new. But when they change, we often don't give ourselves permission to he new with them."
Look back on the season of life you just passed and ask yourself:
Pg 97: As you reflect on the last season of your life, ask yourself: "What was life-draining? What was life giving?"
Pg 111: "When you focus on what's missing, it's hard to see what's there."
Pg 208: "If a discipline is not producing freedom in me, it's probably the wrong thing for me to be doing...a discipline can also be something we undo."
Pg 217: "When we are comparing, we cannot connect. It's just not possible."
Pg 232 and 233: "My obsession with clarity and the quick fix blinds me to all the miraculous ways Jesus works in small surprises in the midst of the long haul--through people, through connection, through his body, the church...As we make plans, fill out lists, and do the things that need doing, may we remember still to remain open to surprise...When is the last time you felt surprises by God?"
FREEMAN TAKES FEAR OUT OF DECISION MAKING IN NEWEST BOOK “THE NEXT RIGHT THING”
THE NEXT RIGHT THING is a nonfiction book with 24 short chapters that highlight practical steps for making life decisions. Emily P. Freeman helps the reader ask better questions, find what is essential, and worry less about being “right” or “wrong.” Freeman helps her reader narrow in on Christ and His vision for her life, eliminate the distractions, and pursue God with a whole lot of grace and peace.
Freeman’s writing is accessible. She is specific but doesn’t alienate her reader. She’s humble and acknowledges that some of her advice might not work for everyone. She urges her reader to apply the ideas with the help of the Spirit.
I’m someone who struggles with day-to-day decisions more than “big picture” ones. Freeman’s words helped me see the importance of the decision making process (not only the decision). She shows who you should involve, what voices should rise up, and who you should ignore.
THE NEXT RIGHT THING is one of the best Christian Living books I’ve read. I wanted to reread the book upon finishing it, and I cannot wait to read her backlist titles. Have you read this one? Thank you to @revellbooks for a #freecopy.
THE NEXT RIGHT THING is a nonfiction book with 24 short chapters that highlight practical steps for making life decisions. Emily P. Freeman helps the reader ask better questions, find what is essential, and worry less about being “right” or “wrong.” Freeman helps her reader narrow in on Christ and His vision for her life, eliminate the distractions, and pursue God with a whole lot of grace and peace.
Freeman’s writing is accessible. She is specific but doesn’t alienate her reader. She’s humble and acknowledges that some of her advice might not work for everyone. She urges her reader to apply the ideas with the help of the Spirit.
I’m someone who struggles with day-to-day decisions more than “big picture” ones. Freeman’s words helped me see the importance of the decision making process (not only the decision). She shows who you should involve, what voices should rise up, and who you should ignore.
THE NEXT RIGHT THING is one of the best Christian Living books I’ve read. I wanted to reread the book upon finishing it, and I cannot wait to read her backlist titles. Have you read this one? Thank you to @revellbooks for a #freecopy.
Thank you to Revell for the free review copy. All opinions are my own.
In this book, Freeman challenges her readers to do the next right thing. Sometimes as in the story of Luke 8:49-56, as she references in the novel, the night right thing is not having a plan for the years to come, but instead focusing on the next things that needs done in someone’s day.
I liked how she talked about how the reader could go about doing the next right thing. Sometimes this was a bigger process than others. Freeman also encouraged the reader to seek Jesus first, and I think that this was so good for my soul in this book. It’s easy to get caught up in decision making and leave Jesus out of it. With this book, I found myself challenged to stop and pray before I tried to make my next big decision.
I started reading this book right around the time I graduated college a few weeks ago, and I felt like this message could not have came at a better time. I am so thankful for this book. I know that I will return to it often when I feel overwhelmed by decisions.
In this book, Freeman challenges her readers to do the next right thing. Sometimes as in the story of Luke 8:49-56, as she references in the novel, the night right thing is not having a plan for the years to come, but instead focusing on the next things that needs done in someone’s day.
I liked how she talked about how the reader could go about doing the next right thing. Sometimes this was a bigger process than others. Freeman also encouraged the reader to seek Jesus first, and I think that this was so good for my soul in this book. It’s easy to get caught up in decision making and leave Jesus out of it. With this book, I found myself challenged to stop and pray before I tried to make my next big decision.
I started reading this book right around the time I graduated college a few weeks ago, and I felt like this message could not have came at a better time. I am so thankful for this book. I know that I will return to it often when I feel overwhelmed by decisions.
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