Pieces of You

Author: April Farlow
Genre: Christian Living
Pages: 168
Release Date: November 12, 2024
Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing

Place your broken pieces in God's hands and watch Him create a beautiful kaleidoscope of peace, purpose, and identity.

​Do you ever feel like your sense of identity is shattered by the noise of the world? With so many voices telling us who we should be, it's easy to feel broken, lost, and unsure of who we truly are.In Pieces of You, April Farlow shares how she discovered her identity is formed by the God who made her. Through personal stories and biblical truth, she invites you to take a closer look at the pieces of your life--both the broken and the beautiful--and explore how to find wholeness in Him.April helps you reflect on:

The pieces you compare to othersThe pieces shaped by the father figure in your lifeThe painful pieces you'd rather leave behindThe pieces of your relationships and beliefsThe pieces that give you boundaries, values, and purposeAs you uncover these pieces, you'll see how God lovingly fits them together into a complete picture of who you are. Pieces of You will help you:
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Let go of harmful comparisons and expectationsFind healing in your past painUnderstand your worth and purpose in ChristExperience lasting peace and securityIt's time to take all your pieces--the good, the bad, the broken, and the beautiful--and place them in your Heavenly Father's hands. There, you'll find the wholeness and identity you've been searching for.

If you're ready to find healing, discover who you are, and embrace the life God designed for you, start reading Pieces of You today.

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Reviewer: Diana Lea

Visiting the topic of who I am in Christ is something I’ve done every few years since becoming a Christian. The focus of WHOSE I am, more specifically, looking at the individual pieces of who I am in relation to belonging to a loving God, now that is a perspective I wanted to look into more deeply.

In her author’s foreword, April Farlow candidly talks about the reparation of her heart. Well, I thought my heart could use a little repair too. Recent loss of both my career and my spouse has left me time to really notice a void in need of filling.

For me, this was a slow contemplative read. This study is packed with relatable life experiences. I found myself first evaluating where my mind and heart have been. Then applying the skillfully added questions to these beliefs. I was able to shed some untruths while collecting a stronger understanding of the heart of our loving Father.

For me, three chapters were especially helpful. In The Compared Piece I was able to find a greater sense of God as my Father.

April asks, “So, why are we letting comparison continue to be our compass? Focus on who God says you are above all else. You must believe God designed you to be uniquely and wonderfully who you are. Every piece of me and every piece of you? It’s exactly how God intended it to be, which should give us both a sense of relief. No piece of you should make me question any piece of me.”

While I read thru the Rules Piece, I was able to shed some “shoulds” that were more from the world. As I prayerfully set these down, I was able to put a peace from God in their place.

Ultimately, The Purpose Piece chapter brought me a bit of hopeful joy. I used to be very in-tune with things I was naturally good at. But with the hurriedness and needs of daily life, I became what and who I thought I needed to be. I can say I am now a bit closer to what I believe was His original design for me.

I highly recommend this beautifully written study to those who are looking to move knowledge of who we are in Christ from their head to their heart. It is suited for group study, though I would imagine that pre-study individually would bring the best experience. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book courtesy of Yorkshire Publishing through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.

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