I received a copy of the book for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own.
Are you going through tough times? Maybe you’ve been given a not-so-pleasing diagnosis, been let go from your job, or maybe your best friend has betrayed you? It doesn’t matter what you are going through at the moment….You WILL get through this.
Max Lucado’s new book, You’ll Get Through This, was a great reminder that it doesn’t matter that I’m going through, I’m a child of God and I’m perfect in His eyes and He has great plans for me- Plans to prosper me! It doesn’t matter what I’m going through, it’s only for a season and “I’ll get through this”.
I’m not sure why, but sometimes it takes reading someone else’s words on the page of a book to remind us that life gets better and we mustn’t worry. In his book Lucado discusses the troubles that Joseph went through in the bible. All too often I think we put our troubles on a high pedestal and think that what we are going through is SO bad, but look at all that Joseph had to endure. Do you remember his ending? It wasn’t all dark and deserted. Nope, Joseph finished on top, just like the dreams he had years earlier.
Isn’t it amazing how God takes what was meant for bad and he turns it into something good?
I’ve known several people to have had something that appeared really bad turn into something good. For instance, there was the time a family member had kidney stones. He was in great pain and was quite frustrated. It seemed bad, but that’s when the doctor’s found the cancer on his kidney. Had he not had that pain that took him to the hospital, he would not have known the cancer was there. It was early enough that they were able to remove the kidney and years later he is doing wonderfully.
Max Lucado says…
You’ll get through this.
It won’t be painless.
It won’t be quick.
But God will use this mess for good.
Don’t be foolish or naive.
But don’t despair either.
With God’s help, you’ll get through this.
What a wonderful reminder, to know that God has plans to prosper us and that even when someone is doing something to us that is meant for harm, God has better plans to prosper us and twist that harm into something good and wonderful.
God is good—All the time!
You’ll get through this!
We got our copy of You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado at Family Christian Stores.
This sounds like a great book with an amazing message. I totally get what your saying, sometimes it helps to read or hear words of encouragement when we are going through difficult times. A good word can help us to see the light at the end of the tunnel…even if the tunnel is really long.
Absolutely!!!!! We’ve all been down a crooked path and through troubling waters. This book was like a breath of fresh air for me. 🙂
That sounds like a very powerful book. I would love to read it 🙂
Oh, it definitely is! You should check it out! 🙂
This is a book that we’ll all probably need to read several times in our lives. I’ll definitely be giving it a read.
I totally agree! I think once I pass it to my family members I’ll probably sit down and read it again (maybe this winter). 🙂
This sounds like a wonderful book. We all have time like this in our lives.
We definitely do! Sometimes we just need the reminder that this will pass. 😉
Sounds like a great book, I will be putting this on my list to read!!
Awesome! I hope you love it as much as I did! 🙂
Sounds like a book for reflection. Thanks for the recommendation.
You are so very welcome! 🙂
I have always liked Max Lucado. I also really like the cover on this book. I know they say not to judge a book by it’s cover but sometimes I am guilty of it.
I have not found a Max Lucado book that didn’t have an amazing cover! I know what you mean, but when the cover is amazing, it definitely makes it easier to pick it up in the store! 🙂
I don’t normally read books of this type of genre but I’m so glad I read your post today. I will have to look for it next time I’m in the book store. Thank you!
I didn’t start reading Max Lucado books until this year and now I can’t get enough of them! 🙂
I have two friends who were just asking me for new book recommendations but I’ve been too buried under work recently to pick up a new book. I will forward this to them!
It’s definitely one worth recommending! I love the way Max Lucado writes. 🙂
As someone who endured a painfully prolonged stay in three different hospitals, this sounds like a great gift to give someone that is really going through hard times! Sometimes we just need reminders to stay motivated!
So sorry to hear of your troubles Tracy. It definitely is a great book to gift to a friend or loved one! I’m passing mine on to a relative so she can get started reading it right away. 🙂
I think this subject matter is something that everyone can relate to from time to time. Sounds like an interesting read.
I definitely agree. We all go through ups and downs in life. It’s refreshing to read Max Lucado’s books. It’s like, I already know this, but then he puts it out there in another perspective and it just like hits me in the face. lol
That paragraph is so beautiful. This sounds like a great book for anyone and would be encouraging.
Oh yes, it’s very encouraging! I always feel better after reading Max Lucado’s books. 🙂
What a beautiful book and message. I love Max Lucado.
He’s great, isn’t he? 🙂
Sounds like a really good book. We have a couple children books by Max. Will have to order this book for me.
I have yet to be disappointing by any of his books—they were all great! We have some of the children’s books as well.
I need to pick this book up! I love Max Lucado books, always has the right words
I agree, he definitely does have the right words! 🙂
I love to curl up with a great book. I will have to check this book out on my next trip to the book store.
I know, there’s just something about curling up with a good book, isn’t there? I sort of look forward to fall so I can sit under a blankie and read more! 😉
This sounds like a fantastic book. I will have to pick up a copy and read it over the summer.
It really is a great book! 🙂
I adore Max Lucado and have read quite a few of his books. I saw this one in the shop the other day and was really interested in reading it. Thank you for your review. I am going to pick it up next trip to the city.
You are very welcome! I was intrigued by the cover of the book myself. He has a way of portraying so much just by the cover of the book!
Max Lucado books are great. This looks like a powerful read.
I totally agree! He’s one of my favorite authors—so powerful!
Wow, that sounds like a book we all need to read. I know I’ve encountered challenges, and I know there will be more. It’s good to have encouragement.
Definitely good to have encouragement! We all need some encouragement. I loved this book! 🙂
Sounds like a great read! I am in a big reading binge right now, so I’d love to check this one out!
We got our copy at Family Christian stores. 🙂
This sounds like a great book! I am sure it will really help a lot of people!
It definitely is! 🙂
There is a time in everyone’s life when I am sure they could use these words of encouragement. Thank you for the review and information about this book. It sounds wonderful.
I’ve seen bad turned to good too. I like Max Lucado. He’s a good author.
It happens all of the time, sometimes we are just so busy focusing on the bad we don’t even realize something good is coming from it. Max Lucado is one of my favorites! 🙂
This looks like such a wonderful book! I can’t wait to read it. I’ll be heading to Family Christian to grab it soon.
It really is! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂
Beautiful pictures! I love the cover!
Thanks Amy! I’m in love with the cover as well! 🙂
What great colors in the photography here. Sounds like a good book with a strong message.
Thanks for your kind compliments on my photography! The book really does have a great message!
Thanks for your kind compliments on my photography! The book really does have a great message!
This sounds like a great book to read. I bet it would be good for book club too!
Oh yes, it would be great for book club!
Definitely going to put this on my reading list. This post really spoke to me and put some things I have been going through into perspective..right place right time.
I’m so glad you stopped and were able to read my review! God definitely has a way of timing things out. 🙂
I love Max Lucado books because they are so encouraging and really lift me up when I need it. They message is always so helpful and every one should read his books!