When I was in college I decided I wanted to run for president of my sorority. I had been the head of several committees and felt I’d handled my responsibilities well. I’d introduced an initiative that helped us raise a good amount of money. And I’d developed solid relationships.
I felt I had the three things necessary for a successful campaign:
* Proven track record
* Progressive ideas
* Personal relationships
Bingo. I was ready. Until the meeting two weeks before the election.
We were discussing some policy changes with our pledge program. I’d been the pledge trainer and worked hard to develop our training program to welcome the new members in with great intentionality. I truly felt it had been the best year yet. But in this meeting other opinions rose to the surface.
Instead of really listening and trying to understand the perspectives of others, I crossed my arms and made it clear I was offended. I jumped in mid-sentence to one girl’s suggestions and blasted the conversation with a great diatribe defending my actions and making it very known I didn’t appreciated being criticized.
And in the effort to prove I was right in that moment, I tore down everyone’s confidence I could be the right leader moving forward.
My reaction short circuited my reach. And I’ve never forgotten it.
Have you ever struggled with your reactions?
That’s what I’m writing my next book about- reactions and raw emotions. So many of us girls find ourselves entangled in, distracted by, and unraveled because of the wild feelings that stir and threaten to spill out when people bump into our happy.
A snide remark by a family member. A child insistent on pouncing on your last good nerve- over and over again. An accusatory comment by a friend. A conversation that leaves you awake at night feeling terribly misunderstood. A hurtful comment from your spouse.
It’s hard to be a Christian girl when very unchristian reactions threaten to jump out and sabotage your best intentions.
You know what I mean?
So, here’s where you come in. I need your help with the title of this project. I’m listing some possibilities below. Will you take just a few seconds and leave a comment today telling me which one you like and why.
Thank you. Mucho. Grande.
And speaking of grande, I’m giving away a $10 Starbucks certificate to three randomly drawn commenters today. I suggest the grande, single shot, 7 pump, skinny vanilla latte, no foam, extra hot with a dash of high maintenance on the side. Smiles.
Anyhow… here are the possible titles:
Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you
Unglued- I don’t want to react this way any longer
Released- because I don’t want to react this way any longer
Released- reining in your raw reactions before they reign over you
As you vote, think about hosting this book as a Bible study at your church. Which title would connect best with you and your friends. Thank you, thank you for taking a minute to help me today by leaving your thoughts in the comment section below.
Good Morning, Lysa! This is a book that I wish was available now. My vote is “Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you”
Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you
sorority girl- that already turns me off- snob
Good Morning! I have never left a comment before so this will be my first. My vote is for “Released- because I don’t want to react this way any longer”
What a great idea. I cannot wait to read the book and/or do a study. It is something I struggle with on a daily basis and hear God speaking to me every day (including through you and your blog) a lot lately. I opened it up this morning for Him to tell me – this one is going to be written just for you.
Thank you! I desperately need it. I like “Unglued-reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you” mostly because it speaks to me and makes me wonder why I have let mine reign over me all ready! God Bless!
Lysa, I like the Unglued version. It just seems to fit how I feel so often.
I’m on chapter 14 of Made to Crave and have learned so much. I have about eleventy billion questions I want to ask you. It’s been so good. My eyes have been opened to the fact that a lot of this battle is spiritual and I can’t wait to see God transform my mind and my body. Thanks for what you do!
Lysa,
You will never know how “Made to Crave” confirmed and brought to climax what God started 1.5 years before doing the Bible Study. Thank you sooo much!!
“Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you”
Because just as I hate it when natural things come “unglued”, much more so WHEN I DO!!!
I would vote for ‘Unglued-I don’t want to react this way any longer’. This hit home today as I reflected on my reactions to my kids yesterday. Your emails have been such a blessing to me as I’m a new subscriber. Bless you and your ministry!
Released- reining in your raw reactions before they reign over you, because as much as I can relate to unglued, it focuses on what I don’t want to feel- whereas “released” gives me hope that the book would provide a solution in which I would feel “released” from this negative cycle. Thanks for continuing to highlight real-life struggles in a straightforward way!
I would choose unglued-I don’t want to react this way any longer
you want to be postive in all you do so you change your ways
What reaches out & grabs me is: Unglued- I don’t want to react this way any longer. Can’t wait for the new book!
Blessings on your day, Jodie.
Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you – really catchy!!
I love Released- reining in your raw reactions before they reign over you. I also like Shelly Story’s suggestion too. Many blessing for this project Lysa, you are an inspiration to me. x
Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you
What ever you decide I’m sure will be perfect.
“Unglued- reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you.”
Thank you in advance for this book!!!
I choose “Released: because I don’t want to react this way any longer.” This title gives me the imagery of victory…victory over fleshly responses, fleshly thinking, and fleshly feeling. It signifies “hope”.
If I had this book as a study for friends in my home, I think this title would be best for making the women thirst for a solution to overcoming all of our icky, fleshly, unprocessed responses. I know it does for me.
I think we all, as women, wives, and mothers, would change ourselves to become “more Christ like..” it’s just a matter of knowing “how”.
I’m very excited to read your book!
Sincerely,
Erin Hall
Unglued–I don’t want to react this way any longer. I like it because it is a great word picture for how it feels inside to know the right thing but say or do the wrong thing. We need to be glued to Christ to experience His power.
UNGLUED – I don’t want to react this way any longer!
This title says it all… simple, but leaving no question about what it’s about!
God spoke to me one day when I was getting upset about what someone said about me. He said, “Eva, it’s not about their actions. Let’s talk about your reactions!” This will be a great study!
Unglued-reining in your raw emotions before they reign over you. I know it will be great!
Unglued-reigning your raw reactions before they reign over you. I know it will be great! We all have problems with this,
Unglued-reining… really speaks to me! Thanks for sharing your heart. It really touches me and lifts me up. God bless you.
Released- reining in your raw reactions before they reign over you is my favorite and the one I see as most positive. “Released” means I’ve let go of those reacions that are raw and I’ve given up the control over me. I think this will resonate with women around the globe — go for it! It’s going to be a great book, no matter the title. It’s a concept we all need to work on.
What about: Unglued- Giving the reins to the Savior could be a great possibility. I know that the book will be a great success.
Penny