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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way : Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered - by Lysa TerKeurst (Hardcover)
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New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected.Book Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected.
What do you do when God's timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful?
Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God's goodness.
Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to:
- Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.
- Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
- Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle.
- Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us.
- Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub
Format: Hardcover
Author: Lysa TerKeurst
Language: English
Street Date: November 13, 2018
TCIN: 53768923
UPC: 9780718039851
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-1669
Origin: Made in the USA
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24 February, 2022
For those who believe in god
Possibly better for a christian reader. :/
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2 December, 2021Verified purchase
Left more shattered?
Wasn’t clear what so ever in the description that this had any affiliation with religion.
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24 January, 2021Verified purchase
A good read
Such a powerful book!
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1 October, 2020
If you think maybe, just DO IT!! Great read!!!
Such a great book! I absolutely love how Lysa pens my heart on paper. I will never forget that God is the master potter, the artist, and I am the clay in his hands.
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16 April, 2020
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Two chapters in a love it already! Such quality content and love the way it’s laid out.
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12 December, 2019Verified purchase
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I am a huge fan of Lysa Teurkerst. This book is great for anyone looking for encouragement. It is a Christian based book and references the Bible. I would recommend this book to anyone struggling in their life.
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17 November, 2019Verified purchase
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This book is incredible. The concept of dust is so beautiful! Lysa is so relatable, genuine and raw!! A must read!!!
5 out of 5 stars
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24 October, 2019Verified purchase
A lived out message of Hope
This book is inspirational on so many levels no matter what you’re facing in life. And helps guide and point your thoughts to Christ and keep your mind in peace in the middle of the storm.
3 out of 5 stars
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19 October, 2019Verified purchase
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I returned this book, it was similar to another book I just read .
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5 April, 2019Verified purchase
Love it!
LOVE THIS BOOK!! Me and a few friends are making our way thru it ..... Lysa has SUCH a great perspective ..... she has left us with much to talk about and think over.
4 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2019Verified purchase
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It came good and quick and it was in good condition
5 out of 5 stars
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30 November, 2018Verified purchase
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Amazing book!! Totally enjoying it.
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Absolutely love this book!!
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25 November, 2018Verified purchase
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Great read! Meets you in so many areas no matter what you have going on in life
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15 November, 2018
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In her newest book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst speaks directly to readers who have experienced an unexpected life situation. She provides sympathy, support and encouragement while examining how we can move through these moments by leaning on God. At the end of each chapter, TerKeurst offers things to remember, supporting Scripture, reflection questions and a prayer. I love that she continually returned to God's word throughout the book. She is very real and vulnerable, citing many examples from her own life. Her personal situation circles mainly around her husband's infidelity, making it a little challenging to apply to my own experiences, but I still found the information to be very helpful in processing a few things in my own life. I appreciate that she doesn't pretend this will solve our problems. She acknowledges that additional help may be needed, but provides a realistic level of hope throughout. I have read several of TerKeurst's books, and this is by far my favorite. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for insight as to how to move through a challenging time in their life. Regardless of how big or small, her ideas can be applied to just about anything that we are struggling with. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher.