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Selah: Your Moment to Stop, Think, and Step Into Your Future

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Some of us simply need affirmation that we are investing our lives exactly as we should be, that we are answering our calling. Some of us need radical change, an overhaul, or an about-face. Some of us are on the edge of a breathtaking new adventure. And some of us aren't sure what God wants for us, but we're eager to know. ~ Nancie Carmichael

Nancie Carmichael has created a book filled with elaborations on stories of biblical women who dealt with many of the same issues women deal with today. She illustrates her thoughts with quotes from famous authors and stories from her own life.

If you have read the story of the Woman at the Well, it is a profound story of love and acceptance. She also develops ideas around the story of Mary and Martha, The Ten Virgins, Proverbs 31 Woman and Esther. While telling the story of Rahab she shows how a woman redeems herself and goes on to be an important part of religious history. It is a brilliant example of how one action can change the world.

In the story of Naomi we learn to let go of destructive emotions. "Ask yourself, What am I clinging to that I need to let go? We can't live effective lives when we're loaded down with things of the past: bitterness, what-ifs, fears, regrets."

Throughout the text you will find questions for discussion, which would make this a good study guide for women of the Bible. There are also payers in each chapter for reflection and healing.

I think if you find this book it is essential to your life and it will bring you greater peace and happiness. If you are struggling in a difficult marriage, there are ideas for taking responsibility for your marriage even though she does say: "God has not created you as the parent of your spouse; he has created you as the partner of your spouse."

The quotes in this book are especially healing and the message is one of hope and refreshment for weary souls.

~The Rebecca Review

Nancie Carmichael offers every reader to see where they are as a new beginning, to enter into God's provided rest. She explores those passages that remind us of who He is and the peace and solitude we find when He is given Lordship in our lives.

Selah. Just what does it mean? Depending on which version of the Bible you find, you are likely to see it a variety of ways and interpreted several ways. I find that the definition of Selah is a pause. It means to stop and think about what you just heard. Others say its a musical notation or interlude. Still others find its similar to the Hebrew word Calah, meaning to weight, to measure, to evaluate. Wherever you find it in the Bible, it seems the word is a boundary, a marker. A place to stop and observe, to be still. But regardless of what we cal lit, we need Selah in our lives - no matter where we are in our journey.

Selah helps us remember who we are; it's a place to be still, to know God. It's a place where we can deal with choices and changes. In these pauses, we're reminded that we have a certain number of days, and we can ask ourselves, Do I want to spend the rest of my life doing what I'm doing? In these places, we see things we need to add or to let go. But we need these pauses in the presence of God to examine our priorities - to pursue what matters most.

In the book, Selah by Nancie Carmichael, she helps the reader map out the next steps toward a more meaningful life - touching others, making positive changes, and leaving the legacy of a life well spent. She invites you to come alongside as she examines the lives of people who took defining steps to make a greater difference. Their wisdom can help you live with greater joy and a sense of anticipation. It's never too late to make your life count, no matter how old you are!

I received this book compliments of Bring It On Communication for my honest review and think we all need a book like this one. It's never to late to take account of what you are doing in your life, where you are at and just what would you like to accomplish before you die. We want our lives to leave a lasting legacy and to make a difference in the lives we touch. This book helps you find your way using Biblical references from women in the Bible, such as the woman at the well! This one spoke volumes to me and offer me a different perspective that I needed in my life at 47 and for that reason I rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars.

I am a fan of Nancie Carmichael. Her book Lord Bless My Child has been a wonderful tool for praying for my children for 10 years. Selah is another inspiring work.

This book is about looking at where you are today, mapping out your next step, living a life of purpose, discovering the purpose for which you were made, and the legacy of a life well spent. Periodically I need to step back and examine my life, my motives, and my commitments. Am I walking the path that leads to legacy I hope to leave?