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To heal is a process that ranges from the spectrum of one’s own choices to prayer itself. In an effort to provide a platform to better understand the self, Grant creates a three-pronged approach to her work: a section on choices goes deeply into personal introspection, which segues into a segment on changes, followed subsequently by a portion on verse. This unique structure represents the cycle of healing, of change agents that can take a mere ripple and transform it into a full-fledged tsunami of change through scripture. From letting go of one’s ego to creating change brick by brick, the focus of the work is on the simplification of life to create an internal homeostasis that is focused on self-evaluation and humility. Each idea that Grant dissects in this work ultimately serves to derive a sense of appreciation and provide the tools to build a strong foundation.
Grant emphasizes that having an unyielding resolve allows individuals to be grounded in God’s creation. In this work, concepts like trauma, depression, abuse, and ego are juxtaposed with perspective, resilience, and a stubborn adherence to the Truth. The end result is cutting to the core—to what is the essential part of being human and walking in the spirit of the Lord. Even the dichotomy between burdens (often through grief) and buttresses for supporting one’s faith and well-being is a highly intriguing example of how opportunities for transformation are nearly always forged through the fire of tribulations and grueling challenges. Making the choice to be intentional in one’s actions inevitably culminates in change. Grant’s work is imbued with numerous examples of this philosophy to the point where even the layman can glean valuable information and directly apply it to the circumstances and vignettes of their own life.