In her new book, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer explores a life lived in complete and total dependence on God. Drawing on her own experiences and inspiration from the Word of God, Joyce makes the case that in every area of your life–spiritually, relationally, emotionally, financially–you can trust that God has your very best in store. With each new chapter, Joyce unveils a … chapter, Joyce unveils a sovereign and trustworthy God who longs to be in a relationship with his people, and inspires you to tear down the walls of self-reliance. This book will both equip and encourage, as you learn how to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Regardless of your past pain, your present circumstances, or your future uncertainty, when you learn to trust God each day, you’ll experience the joy-filled life Jesus came to give you. Others may have let you down . . . but God never will
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“Did you ever feel God directing you to read a certain book? This has been my experience on several occasions, but never more so than when it comes to Joyce Meyer’s, “Unshakeable Trust.”
I initially received a free copy of the book when it was first released a few years ago, since I am a Joyce Meyer Ministries partner. Yet at the time, I was extremely upset with God, because a young relative who I loved more than my own life had tragically died a year before.
For months, I silently screamed the, “Why God?” question, which arises from deep within when we are trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy. Of course, no real answer came from all my anguished asking, and I temporarily abandoned trust in God’s goodness.
Here’s the thing, well-meaning believers will often say, “We shouldn’t question God.” This philosophy doesn’t set well for those of us with an analytical mind or a broken heart. The bottom line is, I gave the free copy of the book away to someone who I thought might glean something from it. I didn’t want to read it, assuming I’d be chastised for my inability to accept what had happened.
A year or two later, a second copy of the book somehow found its way into my mailbox again, another gift from Joyce Meyer Ministries. Although I typically devour books by Joyce right away, still believing I would receive little from reading it.I gave that copy away, too. By this time, I had accepted there would be no answer to my “Why” question. I found a bit of peace to all my questioning brought on by grieving, but in a shallow sort of way, not strong enough to endure any poking or prodding.
Then after a year of living through the pandemic, watching over FaceTime as my elderly father died alone on a Covid unit, broken by the civil unrest in our country, I flatlined emotionally. I had been in bed for a couple days battling clinical depression, unable to dress or shower, when a third free copy of Joyce Meyer’s, “Unshakeable Trust” arrived in my mailbox. This time, I was desperate for something to hold onto. I finally said, “God, I get the message. I will read this book.“
Contained within the pages, I didn’t find the judgment or condemnation I expected. Instead I discovered the truth that was a healing balm to me. For instance, Joyce asserts that it is okay to ask God the “Why” question in the midst of unbearable heartbreak. Not that we will usually get answers, rather that God understands our confusion and agony and has great compassion for us. Plus, how affirming to read the list of questions about suffering that can keep us from trust, like why if God is good, do His faithful followers suffer?
Despite the lack of an answer to “Why” since Meyer’s courageously admits often there is not one – this book reinforces that whatever we go through God is with us in it. Plus, she says He always, always is a good God who means good on our behalf.
Like Joyce Meyer’s, as a child I experienced a lot of trauma and dysfunction. This has often clouded my perception of God as a good father. Maybe that’s why my favorite chapter was, “Day by Day,” because as an individual who has been in recovery from addiction for half of my life, living a day at a time has been my saving grace. Having this concept reinforced in this chapter caused me to realize how everyone can benefit from embracing a one-day-at-a-time lifestyle philosophy.
To sum it all up on page 117 of “Unshakeable Trust,” Meyer writes, “Developing compassion and empathy for others is one of the blessings we end up with on the other side of suffering. The simple gift of compassion is very valuable to someone who is hurting!”
So, in the end, the conclusion is, despite the pain, suffering, and heartbreak life can hand us, we can make a decision to use it to be a source of understanding and blessing to someone else. This book enabled me to battle back against spiraling into depression again by holding onto the hope that I was not alone and God’s help was on the way.
My rating: A Five Star Read!
Loved it.
This book was so timely for me. Trusting at a whole new level!
Biblical, honest and transparent.
Thank you, Joyce Meyers, for your obedience in teaching and writing and living for God. You’ve made a difference in my life!
In her usual style Joyce tells you like it is. If you struggle with trusting God completely then this is the book for you!!
Informative
Great advice