Susan Bowman’s The Performing Heart is for those exhausted by the relentless pursuit of approval and the shackles of performance-driven behaviors. Bowman’s insight stems from two decades of ministerial experience. I believe that her longtime experience holds a lot of wisdom, rooted in profound realizations throughout her time. Traditional healing methods can often falter. Her understanding of the heart’s significance, discovering that early life patterns are intricately stored within this vital organ, shaping our worldview and experiences, is innovative and just makes sense.
The Performing Heart is a guide to the path toward freedom and rest. God desires rest for us because it does not come naturally to us. Bowman’s compassionate and prayerful instructions gently guide readers towards God’s promised rest. Step-by-step, this book equips individuals with the tools to identify and escape the suffocating grasp of approval addiction and people-pleasing tendencies.
Susan Bowman’s heart-based approach to inner healing and deliverance stands as a testament to the transformative power of understanding and addressing the intricacies of the heart. Her work reflects a strong foundation in practical Christian truths—a cornerstone for growth, restoration, and a meaningful relationship with the divine. I found her YouTube channel to be quite insightful alongside her book as well, pairing the two has been very beneficial for me.
This book is a call to reclaim your authenticity. It gives you the keys to unlock the door towards enduring spiritual growth, genuine rest, and the freedom to embrace one’s true self. What sets Bowman’s work apart is her fusion of biblical wisdom and scientific understanding, aligning beautifully with Proverbs 4:23, which admonishes us to guard our hearts. Bowman invites us to protect our hearts and embrace God’s rest. Her words offer a pathway to rediscovering personal restoration, healing, and a deeply meaningful relationship with Christ.
This invaluable resource isn’t merely for those seeking emotional healing; it’s a guiding light for anyone yearning for lasting freedom and spiritual growth. Bowman’s work exemplifies a genuine dedication to helping individuals find their way back to the heart of God, where true healing and fulfillment abound. I would recommend this book to anyone, whether you’re a longtime Christian, a new devotee, or simply curious. I’ve learned a lot about myself.
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About the author
Susan Bowman has served the body of Christ as a minister of inner healing and deliverance for more than 20 years. Over time, she realized that many people seeking emotional and spiritual healing left 
counseling sessions frustrated and unable to apply or sustain the advice they had received. The prison of sinful habits, relationship disasters and the resultant torment appeared to be inescapable. Something essential was missing from both traditional and prophetic approaches to healing and freedom.
Susan began looking deeply into the biblical passages about the importance of the heart while also studying the scientific research being conducted on the human heart.
From the research she learned that patterns from early life are stored within the heart. These patterns control how we see ourselves, others and life. This research aligned perfectly with Proverbs 4:23 that instructs us to Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life (NLT).
Armed with this information, Susan developed a heart-based approach to inner healing and deliverance. This heart-based approach has proven to be the key that makes it possible to receive and sustain life-changing inner healing.
