Living Life Fulfilled {& Book Giveaway!}

I met Danise Jurado through the #RaRaLinkup, which meets over at PurposefulFaith.com every Tuesday. And I’m so glad I did. Danise serves as pastoral counselor at Angelus Temple & The Dream Center in Los Angeles, California. She also teaches Bible studies and serves in many other ways, because she is passionate about encouraging people to live their most fulfilled life in Christ.

Now I know why.

I’ve read Danise’s book, Fulfilled: Learning to Live the Life God Promised, in which she shares her beautiful story. Her story is filled with the nearness and presence of God, and it inspires me. She shares in this book, how God delivered her from addictions and difficulties and great losses. Through these difficulties, He awakened her to her God-given potential.

I enjoyed this book, but more than that. Parts of Danise’s story moved me to tears. But then I walked away encouraged and had some fresh insight about a discouraging season I walked through recently. By the end, I had implemented some small new habits, which are helping me break free from certain cycles of defeat.

But most importantly, I walked away from this book with an extra spring in my step, with a deepened faith and growing courage.

“God has so much more for us than a mediocre, unfulfilled life.” {Page 32}

That’s good news, isn’t it? Most of us wonder. We question–am I missing something here? Or is just supposed to be this way, for now, this side of heaven? And yes, there are some things that will not be restored until our Lord Jesus Christ returns to make all things new.

On the other hand, He came to give us life to the full, and that life can be realized today. God wants us to live an abundant, fulfilled life.

Like a trusted counselor, Danise helps us apply God’s truth to our lives so we walk in freedom. She invites us to release our fears to the Lord and live with courage.

Danise writes about forgiveness, joy, restoration, confidence, and identity. At one point, a large piece of her identity in this world was taken away suddenly. It was a hard season, but then she found her way back to her truest identity, as a Child of God.

“A fundamental part of living a fulfilled life is knowing and understanding who we are.” {Page 67}

“Our Father is the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the great I AM, the creator of heaven and earth, and He chose us, all of us, to be His children through Christ.” {Page 69}

It’s difficult to summarize this book, because it’s overflowing with truth and inspiration. Not only that, each chapter is practical enough to offer small steps to take in order to grow.

Fulfilled is a shot of hope, to be swallowed down no matter what season you find yourself in today.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

*To be entered in the giveaway, leave me a comment. Yes, right below that part that says, Go Ahead. Make My Day! 🙂 Share something from this review that leaves you curious about this wonderful book. I’ll choose the winner on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Here’s hoping it’s you!

GIVEAWAY UPDATE (August 26, 2015): Winner is Laura! I’ve emailed you and will mail it out this week! Congratulations! 🙂