Let Go of Anger and Stress!
Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit
by Gary Zimak
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Pub Date 2 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 2 Nov 2020
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Description
How do you let the Spirit work in you to bear good fruit when you’re dealing with the never-ending drama of social media, a frustrating coworker, or the aggravating next-door neighbor? How do you stop letting stress and anger take control of your life?
Using the nine fruits of the Spirit as a guide, bestselling author Gary Zimak will help you free yourself from anger and stress to find peace and to live the life God has planned for you.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law” Galatians 5:22–23.
In Let Go of Anger and Stress!, Catholic author and self-proclaimed expert worrier Gary Zimak reminds us that the Holy Spirit is gifted to us by God in Baptism and strengthened in Confirmation. Because of that precious gift, we have everything we need to produce Christ-like fruit in our lives. And it’s by those fruits that we will be judged at the end of our lives. “No good fruit = no heaven,” Zimak writes.
Zimak shares his own story of overcoming destructive habits that caused anger, drama, and stress by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in his life. Throughout this practical and engaging book, you will discover
· step-by-step guidance for growing each of the nine fruits of the Spirit in your own life;
· “Remember,” “Reflect,” and “Respond” prompts that will help you to develop new habits and attitudes; and
· prayers to help you take your next steps under the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
A Note From the Publisher
He is the host of The Gary Zimak Show and previously served as director of parish services at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church in North Wales, Pennsylvania, and as the host of Spirit in the Morning on Holy Spirit Radio in Philadelphia. He is a frequent speaker and retreat leader at Catholic parishes and conferences across the country.
His work has appeared in Catholic Digest, the National Catholic Register, Catholic Exchange, Catholic Philly, and Catholic Answers Magazine. Zimak 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.
Advance Praise
“There’s a Holy Spirit–led shift happening in our Church when it comes to discussing mental health and wellness, and Gary Zimak has entered that discussion with thoughtfulness and compassion. Filled with great ideas, questions for contemplation, and an open and vulnerable spirit, Let Go of Anger and Stress! is a blessing to those of us who often feel like we need to move toward God’s peace but don't know where to start.”
Tommy Tighe
Clinical counselor
Creator of the St. Dymphna’s Playbook podcast
“Gary Zimak’s relatable and disarming style makes this take on the Fruits of the Spirit an engaging resource for anyone who wants to cultivate the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Words such as love, joy, and peace are tossed around so often that the meaning is often lost; Gary gets to the heart of them with simple, practical, and profound reflections on how to live as disciples of Jesus. A great read for personal or group study!”
Matt Swaim
Cohost of The Son Rise Morning Show
Producer of The Journey Home
“This book is a strong call to each of us to follow the Lord more closely every day as he forms us into his likeness. Candor, wisdom, and practical, doable steps mark this book. Humor and love resonate through every page. Well done!”
Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L.
Catholic speaker, author, and host of Food for the Journey
“Let Go of Anger and Stress! is a read worthy of your time and investment. Who wouldn’t want to experience this transformation? This book can make a difference in your life.”
David Mangan
Author of God Loves You and There’s Nothing You Can Do about It
“When I read Gary Zimak, I feel like I’m sitting in his living room sharing a cup of coffee and good conversation. His honesty and homespun wisdom are so refreshing. If you struggle with anger and stress (and who among us doesn’t?), sit back and relax with Gary and be transformed!”
Gus Lloyd
Host of Seize the Day
“Gary Zimak’s book is clear and well written. He writes about the Holy Spirit, not in celestial terms, but in practical, everyday, real life terms. Reading this book will illumine you with grace and change you!”
Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P.
Speaker, author, and TV host
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781594719837 |
| PRICE | US$14.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
MARJORIE S, Librarian
“Let Go of Anger and Stress! Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit” by Gary Zimak is a short title designed to help readers connect with the third person of the Trinity and be free of the anger and stress found in today’s society. Zimak posits that activating a relationship with the Holy Spirit will encourage and develop the fruits of the Spirit including: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Zimak devotes a chapter to each fruit, offering Biblical passages, examples from his own faith journey, and quotes from the saint to illustrate and simplify the message. At the end of each chapter there is a brief summary of the main points, questions for personal reflection, and concrete suggestions for applying the fruits in the readers’ own lives.
This book is especially good for daily spiritual reading and is aimed at those wanting an accessible and practical approach to the basic principles behind the fruits of the Holy Spirit without the heavy theology. While “Let Go of Anger and Stress! Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit” suggests daily mass and the frequent reception of the sacraments, it could also be useful to non-catholic Christians who could substitute other spiritual works. Zimak’s short work could be characterized as Catholic self-help, but would be beneficial for those interested in light spiritual reading and a basic introduction to Catholic spirituality. (I want to thank NetGalley and Ave Maria Press for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.)
Lisa S, Reviewer
Gary Zimak was always a practising Catholic but he remained a nominal Catholic for a long time. After he had a long ordeal with his addiction to alcohol, shopping and self-indulgence, however, and the possibility of cancer, he found the Charismatic movement, and he was baptised in the Holy Spirit. This brought him peace, and he found the blessing of a personal relationship with God.
I am not all that keen on joining a Charismatic movement, but this book is useful for any Christian finding it difficult to cope with anger, stress and anxiety. Zimak describes each fruit of the Holy Spirit and provides useful suggestions on how to increase them. For example, one of them is goodness. He tells his readers to 'practice goodness' by 'posting only positive comments on social media', 'avoiding gossip' and various other ways. He also provides useful summaries at the end of each chapter.
I found this book very useful, and I will look at it often.
I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Barb S, Media/Journalist
This book explores each of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit (found in Galatians 5:22-23) and demonstrates how living out the Fruits of the Spirit in mind can change our lives.
Anger and stress are the opposite of the Fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control), and Gary discusses how yielding control of our lives to the Holy Spirit will give us the grace to resist the temptation to give in to stress and anger.
(Review copy provided by publisher)
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