So I got this audiobook thinking it was a book like the Unf*ck yourself series, but I didn’t actually read the description. Imagine my surprise when a minister started preaching about the “enemy” at your table-aka the Devil. I thought it would be more metaphorical such as “bad thoughts” that abound in your mind. I am not in line with this minister’s beliefs, which is why I didn’t rate the book, but I listened to the entire book with an open mind.

If anything, I wanted to see what devout Christian people like to listen to, what is being preached. I found the overall messaging to be very negative. Everyone around you is a possible enemy trying to get you to sin and go against God.

With all of the anxiety that there is in the world, it’s sad that people are being told to be so scared of everyone around them -everyone at their “table”. I prefer to think of people in a more positive light. Not everyone is a possible enemy.

Although the minister says he doesn’t want you to be fearful (chapter 6), in the same breath he says “but there IS a REAL enemy…your foe is someone to take seriously”.

All in all this book is not for me. Too much doom and gloom. I think such negativity, in large measure can affect your mood and your mindset.

I don’t have the words to express how much this book impacted me. I will take lessons from this book with me forever. Practical wisdom on recognizing the enemy’s presence in our lives and how we can take control of our thoughts and actions. The section on ‘even though’ really hit me. I will praise and glorify God even though I have adversity in my life. Everyone should read this!

Phenomenal. Easy to read, a lot of simple truths, but yet cuts to the heart. Louie Giglio takes Psalm 23 (which I LOVE!!!) and comes from a perspective of our THOUGHT life. How often do we let the enemy have a seat at the table in our minds? Yes Psalm 23 promises us direct access to our Shepherd who brings rest and peace. This book is very practical and challenging. My counselor recommended it to me because I often get stuck in negative thought cycles, and it offered so many great reminders of how and why we need to lean on the Lord and take our thoughts captive.