Guest Post | Every Single Woman's Battle

My older sister saw this on my list of possible review books and decided that she wanted to read it for herself. So I asked her to review it!

Remaining pure while single isn’t easy in a culture that encourages a woman to use her body to gain power, respect, and personal fulfillment. The longing for emotional and physical connection can gradually and subtly lead you into compromises you never intended to make. But you can resist the pressures—or reclaim your purity—by building a strong foundation of integrity.

This book, ideal for study with Every Woman’s Battle, is designed specifically for single women and will give you the tools you need to resist temptation and discover true fulfillment. Through practical and biblical lessons you’ll be equipped to:

· understand the unique components of female sexuality
· discern your personal areas of vulnerability
· design a defense plan to protect your heart and mind, as well as your body
· allow God to satisfy the desires He placed within you

Each weekly study section—designed both for individual and small group use in eight-week or twelve-week tracks—guides you deeper into God’s Word, then helps you personalize and apply the principles that will help you live in sexual and emotional purity.

With excerpts from Every Woman’s Battle and Every Man’s Battle, this handy workbook can be read on its own or as a follow-up for those who have already read the aforementioned books. Not only are there excerpts provided but also thought-provoking discussion questions to evoke reflection on the part of the reader.

When I was a teenager, my mom and I read together Shannon Ethridge’s book Every Young Woman’s Battle. Ethridge deals with the topic of sex and sexual compromise in an unashamed and honest way. Admittedly, some of the topics and questions dealt within the book embarrassed me. However, after reading it I realized that sexual and emotional temptations are something we all are challenged with and—the good news—there is a way to conquer temptation through the power we find in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Every Single Woman’s Battle reinforced all of the things I learned from Every Young Woman’s Battle so many years ago. I answered the discussion questions a little differently than I would have as a teenager, but reflecting on the mistakes I’ve made and how I want to change was a positive journey to take. That's why I believe this book is helpful for the woman who is struggling with sexual and emotional compromise and also the woman who hasn’t experienced compromise of that kind. Knowing how we will be attacked and how to devise a game plan makes all the difference when it comes to fighting compromise.

Read an Excerpt of Every Single Woman's Battle

We were provided a complimentary review copy of this book by Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing.