Give Up Worry for Lent!
40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ
by Gary Zimak
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Pub Date 25 Jan 2019 | Archive Date 12 Apr 2019
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Description
Catholic author and self-described “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.
During the season of Lent, Catholics and other Christians frequently give up something they enjoy as a measure of penance or self-discipline—and often fall back into old habits at the first “Alleluia!” In Give Up Worry for Lent!, Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable—not just for Lent but for good—and how to find peace in Christ.
From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Zimak guides you to ponder a scripture passage and to apply it to your own life by following four simple steps:
readreflect
respond
pray
As you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to replace old worries with new messages of hope and to change your life forever.
A Note From the Publisher
Zimak is the author of seven books, including A Worrier’s Guide to the Bible, Listen To Your Blessed Mother, From Fear to Faith, and Stop Worrying and Start Living. His work has appeared in Catholic Exchange, Catholic Digest, the National Catholic Register, and Catholic Answers magazine. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including EWTN’s Bookmark and Women of Grace, The Jennifer Fulwiler Show, Catholic Connection, Morning Air, and the Son Rise Morning Show.
Zimak earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Drexel University.
Advance Praise
“Gary Zimak is someone who is not afraid to tell people that the only way to find lasting peace is by getting close to Jesus. In Give Up Worry for Lent! Gary guides the reader—step by step—to cultivate a habit of trust in the Lord that will help them celebrate Easter with newfound joy.”
Fr. Jeffrey Kirby
Author of Be Not Troubled
“Lent is a time of opportunity: to claim the peace that Christ won for us upon the cross. Occasionally we come across a practical resource that helps us take full advantage of this opportunity. Gary Zimak’s book does this beautifully. I encourage you to get your hands on the book and journey toward finding peace in Christ.”
Fr. Rob Galea
Author of Breakthrough
“This wonderfully engaging and inspiring book will move your heart in a powerful way. If you are battling worry or anxiety, pick up a copy of this book as part of your Lenten journey and watch your faith come alive!”
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
Author of Behold the Man
“Finally, I can give up something for Lent that will have profound and lasting effects on my spiritual/daily life. I can’t wait to shed the worrying using Gary’s scripture-based method for the forty-day journey. This is definitely my Lenten book of choice!”
Debbie Georgianni
Cohost of EWTN’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie
“With candor, clarity, and compassion, Gary Zimak offers us all a way to ‘make all things new’ for Lent. If you need a spiritual faith lift, pick up a copy of this little book and read it, pray with it, and share it. It will change the way you approach Easter—and might even change your life."
Deacon Greg Kandra
Blogger at The Deacon's Bench
“Give Up Worry for Lent! is one of the most important Lenten books you'll ever read. Gary Zimak adeptly confronts one of the most prevalent spiritual obstacles of our time—worry—and equips us to confront it for ourselves. He weaves together Scripture, personal anecdotes, Church wisdom, and prayer with finesse. Meaty, meaningful, and mighty!”
Marge Fenelon
Author of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
“Before reading a book, I first look to see whether the messenger’s life gives him the street cred to deliver such a message. Zimak and his family have already embraced the overcoming life adventure that this book challenges and equips us to live. They walk this walk. Take this book with you this Lenten season as your adventure guide.”
Bear Woznick
Founder of Deep Adventure Ministries
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781594718816 |
| PRICE | US$14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
Featured Reviews
Holly G, Librarian
Why wait for Lent? It would be easy to apply these principles any day of the week. As a non-Catholic and/or of a denomination which does not observe Lent, I practice it personally. It is a life-changing time of renewal and commitment and to accompany it with a text of encouragement and practical wisdom makes it a very special time.
Gia T, Librarian
Thank you to NetGalley and Ave Maria Press, for the read of Gary Zimak’s, Give Up Worry for Lent!
I feel like this book was written for me and anyone who worries about just about everything.
I have read the book and you do not need to wait to do this for Lent. It’s a perfect time to start it, but truly, you can implement this any day of your life.
Gary Zimak’s four simple steps, read, reflect, respond, pray… works. It works. Reading is like the hope you seek. Reflecting is like the deep breath. Responding is like the inhale. Prayer is the meditation. I truly felt moments where I could feel my trust in God actually go through my mind, body and soul.
I loved this and will practice it in all areas of my life. I felt it bring me that much closer to our Lord, and gave a real boost of inspiration to my faith.
I am grateful to have received a copy of this book from Ave Maria Press through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in my review are my very own.
Janet P, Reviewer
All too often for Lent we give up simple things and after Lent we go bak to our old ways. Zimak has a different idea, one that will improve your whole life a well as your spiritual life -- give up worry.
There is a short daily reflection for each day in Lent, including Sundays. These reflections, mostly a page or so include a short Bible reading, reflection, and a prayer.
Even if your are giving up other things, add this as your manual for Lenten devotions, you'll be better for it.
Allison M, Reviewer
It is so easy to “give up” something trival during lent, something that on Easter Day we end up eating or doing in excess. Why not give up worry, during lent, but also by training ourselves to trust so that we can give up worry all the time. This short daily devotional during lent is a great and accessible reminder to trust and not worry.
Connie B, Reviewer
I love these short devotionals that focus on areas of life where I need an push to do better. This book has daily scripture readings, simple action steps, and a prayer to help the reader kick the worry habit. I found the Bible verses that the author chose were an excellent match to go along with the topic and the examples and personal experiences the author shared were a perfect addition.
While this is marketed for Lent, if you are a worrier, you don’t need to wait a year to start this. I believe it would be helpful for anyone who has too much of a tendency to worry any time of the year.
