Week# 22: Why Nanci’s book is truly “More Precious Than Gold.”

So glad you stopped by today!

Dear Friends,

Last week I began recapping some of the interesting things about my new book that makes it truly “More Precious Than Gold.” Today I’m adding just a few more things but first a correction to last week’s post.

Correction: There are 4 major sections in the book (not 3) and they are titled:

• To Give You Strength
• Encouragement For You
• Wisdom For Your Well-being
• Wisdom For Personal Growth

1. In my book you’ll meet a variety of people. Everyone is interesting! My mother used to say that people make the world go round! And they sure do – and in this book as well! You’ll find that some folks are from long ago and are found in the Bible and others are living their lives right now in the 21^st century. Everyone’s story is fascinating but most definitely your heart will be stirred by the words (truth) of Jesus and His disciples.
2. The very first essay in my book is called “Things Happen For You.” And that still holds true today even in these Covid times. Things are coming into place to do something good for your life. The problem is, we don’t always see things as being “good” because they come disguised as problems. Therefore, it’s not obvious that they will bring us any “good” at all. 
3. “More Precious Than Gold” is a devotional book and here’s an example from the essay “Waiting.”

Devotional: This is just an ordinary day and it seems as if nothing much is going on. But we know that’s when God is most at work in our lives. Today God is bringing together every little thing necessary to unfold your blessing in just the right way. Sometimes it seems like we wait and wait and wait. It’s the waiting that helps you develop perseverance and patience. Both qualities are necessary for victory … (the devotion shares more .. but you can read that when you read and explore the book).

Meditate on the scriptures below. Record anything in your journal that comes to mind.

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
Will gain new strength and renew their power;
They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
They will run and not become weary,
They will walk and not grow tired. Isaiah 40:31

4. “More Precious Than Gold” is a book that will broaden your horizons about living and growing. So you’ll find exercises in the back of the book to encourage you to think about your relationship with God and about yourself. These exercises are all about “self-reflection.” This self-reflection will help you make sure you are on the right path in life and how to get there in a healthy and productive way.

5. One of the most important concepts the text talks about is gratitude. There are others too like: prayer, fear, encouragement (+ how to encourage others), love, hope – which is so needed now, and many others that you experience everyday like this concept: “waiting.” What are you waiting for today? I bet you’ll say, “I’m waiting for life to become normal again!”

Make it a great day! Be careful driving Clevelanders!

God Bless You!

Nanci