Title: The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol
Author: Rose Ann Forte
Publisher: Plans He Has For Me, The
ASIN: 979-8986608402
Pages: 218
Genre: Christian Devotionals/Christian Inspirational
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Pacific Book Review
In our modern world, one of the biggest plights facing the everyday man or woman is addiction. Addiction comes in many forms these days, from designer drugs and prescription pills to food – and so much more. However, one of the oldest and most notorious addictions that mankind has ever faced is alcohol addiction. Alcoholism affects so many people and their families, and the overwhelming need for an alcoholic drink has led to many different paths for a solution to this addiction. For some, that answer comes from faith. When it comes to addiction, Kate Middleton once said, “Addiction is a hugely complex and destructive disease, and its impact can be simply devastating. All too often, lives and families can be shattered by it.”
In author Rose Ann Forte’s The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol, the author shares a comprehensive and faithful devotional study guide to help those suffering from alcoholism end the psychological slavery which is often associated with this addiction. The book, which has up to 84 days’ worth of devotional work, shares a daily dose of biblical guidance that takes the form of passages from the Bible, words of encouragement, and a daily prayer. The author’s hope with this book is that readers find the means of developing new habits to fight this addiction through faith, and find the plan that God himself has laid out for you.
The author does a detailed and thorough job of crafting a non-fiction read that both encourages the reader to take action and do the work and teaches the reader on a mental and emotional level at the same time. I thought it was inspiring to see the author take a “one day at a time” approach with this devotional, focusing the reader on each day’s message and work so these habits are ingrained in the reader and those who are suffering from this addiction. The book also does a great job of leaving room for readers to take the lessons and faith-based teachings the author focuses on and applying it to other areas of their lives, especially if the reader has another form of addiction other than alcohol.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy nonfiction DIY-style reads, especially those who enjoy a faith and Christian-based devotional study guide and books about battling addiction. As someone who has had family members who have struggled with various forms of addiction, I understand the importance of finding a path that leads to recovery, and if faith is that path, then this book and its message is perfect to help readers of a spiritual background find the recovery they need.
Thoughtful, intuitive, and engaging, author Rose Ann Forte’s The Plans He Has For Me: A 12-Week Daily Devotional for Freedom from Alcohol is a must-read non-fiction and devotional-based guide for those recovering or seeking help recovering from alcoholism. The gripping nature of the subject matter and the author’s ability to connect and relate to the reader through experiences and through scripture is something faith-based readers will absolutely love to read about, and will make for a truly helpful non-fiction read.
