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A Small Book for the Anxious Heart is the latest book by counselor and author Ed Welch. I really enjoyed Welch’s first book in the series, A Small Book About A Big Problem and was very much looking forward to reading his new book on anxiety. I have struggled with fear and anxiety most of my life and A Small Book for the Anxious Heart has been very helpful with these struggles. Unlike many books that burden overwhelmed readers with more to do, Welch sympathizes with readers by humbly sharing about his personal experiences with anxiety. My favorite aspect of the book is how Welch gently helps readers take their eyes off of their anxiety and fix them back on Jesus. Rather than giving readers a self-help formula, Welch guides them to the one who is the true Helper.
In the devotion for Day 9 titled The Solid God, Welch wrote, “Your sensory experience does not tell the whole story. It must be informed by the very words that come from the mouth of God. These words point to Jesus. His death for sins removes the only blockades that separate you from God. His risen life verifies everything he ever said. He is, indeed, quite solid,” (pg. 37). This little book is full of such wisdom and it is greatly encouraging.
One aspect of this book that I am particularly grateful for is the length of the daily devotions. Although this small book contains 50 devotions, the individual readings are succinct. I’m not a fan of devotions that are pages long because in this season with young children, it’s hard to stay consistent in reading them. Ed Welch’s small books are brief and beneficial. Each devotion in this book concludes with a Response section that includes 1-3 questions to think about or actions to take.
I really enjoyed A Small Book for the Anxious Heart and am pleased to give it my highest recommendation.
I received A Small Book for the Anxious Heart compliments of New Growth Press in exchange for my honest review.
