The Next Right Thing

Emily P. Freeman's book, The Next Right Thing, has done the same as her previous book, Simply Tuesday, become a turning point. She writes with such simplicity yet her words are deeply rooted. Every chapter is titled with an “action phrase”, like Chapter 2 is Become a Soul Minimalist and Chapter 13 is Don't Rush Clarity. This alone is one of my favorite things about the book. You can just read the Contents page and you will already be on the path to The Next Right Thing. Simple statements that make an impact.

She punctuates each chapters end with a prayer and a practice section. Both are great sections to meditate on and absorb. Even if you don't have clarity, you must act as mentioned in the book. The chapters flow with simple, soulful practices and wisdom that will guide you to keep moving forward.

If you are not looking for another guru, but rather a simple step by step guide you will not be disappointed. The Next Right Thing is on my favorites list!

*Thank you to Revell  for my copy in exchange for my honest book review. All opinions are my own.

This is a book about making decisions - a tough topic to tackle. More specifically, this book is about creating space in your mind, your heart, and your soul to hear from God about the decisions you make, and who you are regardless of those decisions. The dedication spoke directly to me: for anyone who has ever made a pro/con list in the middle of the night. That's me to a T. Each chapter ends with a prayer and a practical step to take- small choices that help you clear the mental clutter, refocus on the Lord, and create the space to do the next right thing.

One way I'd describe this book is “practical but not prescriptive.” What I mean by that is this book is not a step-by-step guide to making that decision you're in the middle of making. It does give plenty of practical tips, but the author never claims that she has the “proven method” to make the right decisions all the time. Her voice is compelling and challenging, but never authoritarian. In fact, I was struck by the compassion with which she shared the things she has learned along the way. I greatly appreciated the prayers at the end of each chapter, and I will be putting her tips into practice in my own life going forward. This is one of my favorite books I've read so far this year, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!

I received a copy of The Next Right Thing from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.