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Let. It. Go.

by Amy Carroll 27 Comments

My friend Karen Ehman has just release a book that couldn’t be more timely.  Let. It. Go.  How to Stop Running the Show and Start Walking by Faith is here just in time for our biggest potential-freakout holiday, Christmas.

Maybe you feel like you need this book TODAY.  Make sure to leave a comment telling us your most pressing Let. It. Go. situation this week along with your email address.  Your comment will enter you into a contest for a free book (just for my blog readers) and a Kindle Fire for one of the comments left on Karen’s blog tour this month.  You can have another chance to win a Kindle Fire if you sign up for the challenge at the bottom of the page!

Here’s the scoop on Karen’s book:

LET. IT. GO. How to Stop Running the Show & Start Walking in Faith
By Karen Ehman
Foreword by Candace Cameron Bure
Women are wired to control. We make sure the house is clean, the meals prepared, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to where they’re going on time. But sometimes our strength of being conscientious can morph into the weakness of being a slight—or all out—control freak! This humorous, yet spiritually practical book will help you to:
  • Take control of your schedule yet welcome interruptions from God
  • Draw the line between mothering and micromanaging
  • Influence your husband instead of manipulating him
  • Learn to control your emotions when you can’t control the circumstances
  • Stop pursuing the appearance of perfection and start pursuing the person of God
NOTE: A 6-week teaching dvd and Bible Study guide is also available for group and individual use.
Purchase Link:
http://www.proverbs31.org/store/product/let-it-go/
 What others are saying:
“Especially written for wives and mothers who try to control everyone and everything around them (believe me, I get this!), Let. It. Go.offers solid advice, wise counsel, and a healthy dose of humor. Full of why-to and how-to suggestions, plus helpful tools to measure what needs fixing, Karen Ehman’s book goes right to the heart of the issue: ‘are we trying to be godly or are we trying to be God?’”
Liz Curtis Higgs, author of The Girl’s Still Got It
“If ever there was a book tailor made to hit at the heart of a woman’s struggle with control, this is it. I found myself shaking my head in agreement even though I wouldn’t have classified myself as a control freak.  But boy did I have a lot to learn. Not only does Karen challenge us on this important issue, she equips us to find the peace we crave as we learn to practically “Let It Go.”
Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times Bestselling Author of Made to Crave and Unglued and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
BONUS: A Free Holiday Resource for You! From Chaos to Calm: The LET. IT. GO. Christmas Challenge
And, you might just win a Kindle Fire for participating!
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  1. AvatarMicki says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:57 pm

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    December 7, 2012 at 9:57 pm

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  3. AvatarMicki says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    HI,
    Right now I need to let everything go and let God take care of me and my girls. In the past 3 weeks my family has been broken apart by infidelity. Christmas is scary! Everything is scary and I am so sad and lost. I have God with me, and I am so thankful for that.

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  4. Avatarbabe in Christ says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I need to let go of trying to make my mother in law act the way I would love her to, I need to let go of trying to make everyone happy with me and just be who God made me to be, and find that voice where HE is telling me how to live and how to love. YOU ARE ALL SUCH A BLESSING TO ME, thank you

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  5. AvatarAnonymous says

    December 5, 2012 at 5:42 am

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  6. AvatarWendy @ E-1-A says

    December 3, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    I need to let go of worrying about what tomorrow holds and live to the fullest in today.

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  7. AvatarDeb V says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I need to let go of controlling the holiday traditions and all the family get togethers and parties.

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  8. AvatarErin Mc. says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    I need to let go of always wanting things to happen my way, and I need to appreciate help when it is given.

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  9. AvatarLaurel Shaler says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I am not a mother although I hope to be one day. I am trying to let go of trying to control everything that happens to me, and allow God to run my life for me.

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  10. AvatarDanielle Christy says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I need to let go of my schedule too. As long as the kids are happy and we’re together that’s really all that matters, it doesn’t matter how many Christmas festivities we participate in.

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  11. Avatarleeleeisblessed says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks for the chance to read Karen’s book!!

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  12. AvatarAnonymous says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I try to make everyone happy and that is controlling and negative. I cannot be everything to everyone and I need to rest in the knowledge that only God can meet our needs. I am learning to Let It Go and understand it is a process that the Lord Himself will guide me in and equip me to do. Thanks, Joan

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  13. AvatarAnonymous says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I need to let go of the day, and allow unexpected, unscheduled blessings happen. Having to much control of a schedule can be stressful!
    -Colleen G.

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  14. AvatarAnonymous says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:43 am

    I need to let go of my schedule and allow myself to be flexible and open to opportunities God presents.Anne Lewis

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  15. AvatarUnknown says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I have a habit of never delegating work/ chores or asking for help because if I do it myself I know it’s done the way I want it, but then I get frustrated and tired at the same time. Definitly need to let some things go!

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  16. AvatarAmy P says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:47 am

    I need to let go of the Christmas decorating – let the kids help and do it their way.

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  17. AvatarAnonymous says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I need to let it go in the gifts arena. Money is tight for our family, but we are blessed with grandparents, aunt, and uncles, and friends that like to bless our kiddos. I try too hard to make sure the things my kids would love are covered by people – making separate lists and all. This is helpful in some ways, but it’s an area I’m working on letting go! (joymcox at hotmail dot com – I don’t have a blogger account!)

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  18. AvatarBlessieNelson says

    November 28, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I really need this book to help me balance my marriage!! I am so stressed trying to do everything right!

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  19. AvatarSchick fun ideas says

    November 28, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    My son has a fundraiser form hanging on the refrigerator… he hasn’t sold a thing and it is due this week. I guess maybe I am trying to control his time and what he decides to do with the fundraiser. I also have a son who is making Christmas presents and needs Mom’s help, but he doesn’t seem to want to work on it when mom has time. Controlling? hmmm

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  20. AvatarMisti says

    November 28, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I need to let go of our schedule. In 100 years, will it really be important??? A week from now, will it really be important?

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  21. AvatarJessica Reno says

    November 28, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I need to let go of my stepdaughter who is in college. I love her dearly and disapprove of some of her choices she is making but I need to let God handle it and let her go.

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  22. AvatarWilma Barkman says

    November 28, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I have a new grand daughter and I found myself getting in the way of her mother. OOOO bad grandma

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  23. AvatarDaphne R. says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    This year, I let my kids put the tree up and decorate it…no help from me and no going back to move any ornaments!!

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  24. AvatarDeb C says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Walking by Faith is a moment by moment decision that I am willing to do….surrendered to God’s control in every area!

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  25. AvatarDawn says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I need to let go of wanting to control schedules and timing. [email protected]

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  26. AvatarDawn says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:30 pm

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  27. AvatarTristi says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I need to let go of my calendar. Apparantly, I am unable to control it as I would like. This morning was cleared unexpectedly and things worked out for scheduling I was stressed about tonight. It’s time for me to let go of control of the calendar.

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