Taking Your Life Back: Overcome Any Obstacle From the Enemy

by Rick Shelton, Joyce Meyer (Foreword)

It is no secret we are living in stressful times. Fear is at epidemic proportions. Depression is rampant. This is not the life God designed for you. You were born to overcome any obstacle and designed to succeed at whatever you set your heart to do. But in every life, there is a very real enemy of your soul whose only intention is to steal, kill and destroy everything good that you have been blessed with. Your potential is a threat and the only way to stop you is to distract you with difficulties in multiple areas, wear you down and pressure you to give up.

If you feel overwhelmed, have difficulty sleeping, fight depression, have addictions or are a workaholic on the edge of burnout, this book is definitely for you.

Through his own personal crisis in these areas, Pastor Rick Shelton describes what he and his family endured...sharing how it all began, the long years of struggle, countless battles, hopeless prognosis, to the day it all changed and victory was won. Diagnosed with adrenal exhaustion, Pastor Rick went through “hell on earth” when every area of his life - physically and relationally - was challenged to the breaking point. At his darkest moment, Jesus stepped in and changed it all!

In openly telling his story, Rick wants you to know there IS hope! The Lord can step in for you and you can also begin “Taking Your Life Back.”

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2014

Reviews

[Amy orcutt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like but don't know how to get the book to open i click on it and not doing anything

[TJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I was amazed at the tremendous trials Pastor Rick Shelton went through for over six years. It was hard to read at times, as I felt so bad for the physical pain & anguish viruses raged against his immune system while his mind was wrecked with panic & anxiety. It kind of reminded me of the story of Job, as Rick had all these physical & mental ailments and then one thing after another happened around him, such as both of his parents getting cancer. I have suffered with panic & anxiety since I was sixteen and at times it was very bad, but I can not imagine the amount of anxiety this man went through. The first half of the book is his story & the second half is the revelation God revealed to him about the Christian's authority God has given him and the power of our will- our "chooser". The gift of making choices is from God as well as the authority & dominion through Jesus' sacrifice & resurrection and is how we overcome the attacks of the enemy. I found this very thought-provoking & eye-opening. Today, Pastor Shelton is free from the physical ailments & the mental anguish he was going through. I highly recommend this for someone who, despite being a Christian, still feels defeated and feels like their faith is being tested. Also, for those who suffer from anxiety & panic.

[Ebony · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hard to read. Not because it wasn't well written but because of the pain Pastor Rick Shelton went through. I grew up at Life Church and can remember the time he describes in his book. I had no idea he was going through so much and it hurt to read about it.

Though painful to read, I recommend this book to anyone that has reached the end of themselves and feels they have nowhere else to go. I am encouraged and strengthened after reading this.

Thanks Pastor Rick. I love you!