One of the things I have always appreciated about Levi Lusko’s books is that is well-read and has a great way of pulling in interesting stories and facts in a powerful way. Blessed Are the Spiraling is not exception, and when that is coupled with Lusko’s own personal, vulnerable, at times gut-wrenching stories, it can be a powerful one-two punch.
Lusko shares not just one story but several incidents where life felt as if it were careening—spiraling—toward chaos. And, yet, somehow, there is beauty and grace to be found within the spiral. The book is divided into two parts, which explain (1) how to find your bearings in the midst of the chaotic season and (2) how to move forward living in your God-given identity. At one point, Lusko writes, “I dare you to view your challenges as opportunities to trust God in new ways. To believe that your hard times are not there to destroy you but to deepen you. And if you do—and you keep on doing it for years—you will become a deep well for others.” This, I believe, is the main thesis of Blessed Are the Spiraling. We often seek how to get out of a chaotic season; Lusko challenges us to seek what God wants us to learn out of the chaotic season.
Again, throughout, Lusko turns to biblical examples who persevered through the spiral and found blessing from God, but I felt Levi’s own stories of struggling with sin, anxiety, the loss of a daughter, the loss of a father, and so much more, really brought a powerful personal touch to his points. If you find yourself disoriented by this season of life, questioning whether you need to just suck it up, quit, or for a way to press ahead, this is an excellent read for you.
I received an advanced readers’ copy from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Books in exchange for my honest review.
