Give Up Worry for Lent!: 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ

by Gary Zimak

Overview

Winner of a third-place award in the backlist beauty category from the Catholic Media Association.

Catholic author and self-described “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.

During the season of Lent, Catholics and other Christians frequently give up something they enjoy as a measure of penance or self-discipline—and often fall back into old habits at the first “Alleluia!” In Give Up Worry for Lent!, Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable—not just for Lent but for good—and how to find peace in Christ.

From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Zimak guides you to ponder a scripture passage and to apply it to your own life by following four simple steps:

• read
• reflect
• respond
• pray

 

As you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to replace old worries with new messages of hope and to change your life forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594718816
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	01/25/2019
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	88,098
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gary Zimak is a Catholic speaker and the bestselling author of several books, including Give Up Worry for Lent!, Let Go of Anger and Stress!, Give Up Worry for Good!, Let Go of Your Fear, and When Your Days Are Dark, God is Still Good.

He is the host of The Gary Zimak Show and the podcast Following the Truth. He 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, Pennsylvania. He is a frequent speaker and retreat leader at Catholic parishes and conferences across the country.

His work has appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register, Catholic Exchange, Catholic Philly, and Catholic Answers Magazine. Zimak has been a guest on numerous television and radio programs, including EWTN’s Bookmark and Women of Grace, Catholic Answers Live, Morning Air, and the Son Rise Morning Show.

Zimak earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Drexel University. 

He lives in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, with his wife. They have two children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: "The End" ix

Days 1-4: Week of Ash Wednesday 1

Days 5-11: First Week of Lent 13

Days 12-18: Second Week of Lent 35

Days 19-25: Third Week of Lent 57

Days 26-32: Fourth Week of Lent 79

Days 33-39: Fifth Week of Lent 99

Day 40: Palm Sunday 119

Days 41-47: Holy Week 123

Conclusion: "The Beginning" 144

Notes 146

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Give Up Worry for Lent! is one of the most important Lenten books you'll ever read. Gary Zimak adeptly confronts one of the most prevalent spiritual obstacles of our time—worry—and equips us to confront it for ourselves. He weaves together Scripture, personal anecdotes, Church wisdom, and prayer with finesse. Meaty, meaningful, and mighty!” —Marge Fenelon, Author of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots

“If you need a spiritual faith lift, pick up a copy of this little book and read it, pray with it, and share it. It will change the way you approach Easter—and might even change your life.” —Deacon Greg Kandra, Patheos blogger and multimedia editor at the Catholic Near East Welfare Association

“This wonderfully engaging and inspiring book will move your heart in a powerful way. If you are battling worry or anxiety, pick up a copy of this book as part of your Lenten journey and watch your faith come alive!” —Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author of Behold the Man

“Finally, I can give up something for Lent that will have profound and lasting effects on my spiritual/daily life. I can’t wait to shed the worrying using Gary’s scripture-based method for the forty-day journey. This is definitely my Lenten book of choice!” —Debbie Georgianni, Cohost of EWTN’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie

“Whether helping callers on his radio show or offering practical advice in his books on overcoming fear and anxiety, Gary Zimak is someone who is not afraid to tell people that the only way to find lasting peace is by getting close to Jesus. In Give Up Worry for Lent! Gary guides the reader—step by step—to cultivate a habit of trust in the Lord that will help them celebrate Easter with newfound joy.” —Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Author of Be Not Troubled

“Lent is a time of opportunity: to claim the peace that Christ won for us upon the cross. Occasionally we come across a practical resource that helps us take full advantage of this opportunity. Gary Zimak’s book does this beautifully. I encourage you to get your hands on the book and journey toward finding peace in Christ.” —Fr. Rob Galea, Author of Breakthrough

“Before reading a book, I first look to see whether the messenger’s life gives him the street cred to deliver such a message. Zimak and his family have already embraced the overcoming life adventure that this book challenges and equips us to live. They walk this walk. Take this book with you this Lenten season as your adventure guide.” —Bear Woznick, Founder of Deep Adventure Ministries