When Dreams Fall Apart - by Jennifer Lucy Tyler (Paperback)

About the Book

Trusting in God's goodness even if He says no, not right now, or not this way.

When Dreams Fall Apart addresses the disillusionment many feel when God seems silent to prayers and longings. Through powerful biblical teaching and personal narrative, Tyler helps readers encounter a God who's worthy of our hearts and our trust, even when the answer to our prayers isn't what we'd hoped.

Readers observe the moments in scripture when people cried out to God, but His answer was delayed or different than they'd expected. Together with Tyler, we learn to name and lament our unanswered prayers, and we discover pathways to resilient hope, faithful contentment, and triumphant joy.

Unanswered prayer isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong or missing God's call. Tyler helps us experience the peace of knowing that God is close in our pain and working in beautiful--often unseen--ways in our lives.

Book Synopsis

Trusting in God's goodness even if He says no, not right now, or not this way.

When we have good dreams--dreams that seem in line with the heart of God--it can feel devastating to watch them die. Why doesn't our God, who is all-powerful and all-loving, fulfill our good desires?

When Dreams Fall Apart addresses the disillusionment many feel when God seems silent to prayers and longings. Through powerful biblical teaching and personal narrative, Jennifer Lucy Tyler helps readers encounter a God who is worthy of our hearts and our trust, even when the answer to our prayers isn't what we'd hoped.

Readers are invited to observe the moments in scripture when people cried out to God, but His answer was delayed or different than they'd expected. And Tyler shares her own grief, anger, and disappointment when she felt unseen and unheard by God. Together with Tyler, readers learn to name and lament their unanswered prayers, and they discover pathways to resilient hope, faithful contentment, and triumphant joy.

Unanswered prayer is not a sign that you're doing something wrong or missing God's call. Tyler helps us experience the peace of knowing that God is close in our pain and working in beautiful--often unseen--ways in our lives.

Review Quotes

"In a world where people only want to learn how to fulfill their dreams, Jennifer gifts us with a sturdy biblical road map on how to respond and see God at work when dreams fall apart. With truth, compassion, and vulnerability, Jennifer encourages us to be honest about our painful longings while pointing us to Jesus, who faithfully loves, and at times uses the waiting room of life to invite us into deeper intimacy with Him. This book is a healing journey from groaning to glory."
--Dr. Sarita T. Lyons, Bible teacher, psychotherapist, and author of USA Today's bestselling book Church Girl

"For anyone bearing the weight of waiting on God, When Dreams Fall Apart lightens the load."
--Ekemini Uwan, Public theologian and cohost of Truth's Table Podcast

"When Dreams Fall Apart invites us to discover what it means to become unabashedly vulnerable in the secret place when our world has been shaken, answers are scarce, and uncertainty abounds. Jennifer Lucy Tyler shows us that persistence in petitioning God when we are overtaken by disillusionment and grief will move God's heart and move us closer to Him than ever before. Jennifer shows us biblically and practically that our grief and questioning have a place of refuge. The more authentic we become in boldly approaching the throne of God in our pain, the less we are concerned about how God answers, and the more we become altogether satisfied with God Himself, who is more than enough. Through the pages of this book, we learn that God hears and sees, that waiting builds our character up to trust in the character of God, and that no matter the season, prayerlessness is not an option."
--Dr. Kanita Rutley, Seed Company, Global Prayer Ministries

"Jennifer Lucy Tyler weaves together her deep love for Scripture with her deep experience with grief and triumph to offer us this timely and tender resource. When Dreams Fall Apart is a kind companion for anyone navigating seasons of deferred hope. With biblical truth as the anchor and Jennifer as your gracious guide, you'll find in these pages comfort and courage to press through uncertain paths."
--Dr. Bobby Manning, Author of Gentegration: Connecting Leaders Across Generations

About the Author

JENNIFER LUCY TYLER is a wife, mom, Bible teacher, speaker, and author. Since 2006, she has traveled the globe, speaking at conferences to groups of women and youth and serving trafficking victims and orphans throughout several countries. One of her passions is helping women grow spiritually through online courses, retreats, events, and Bible studies. In 2018, Jennifer founded SoulCircles Ministries. SoulCircles began as an alternative ladies' night out to study the Bible and has since become a virtual hub for women to learn theology and inductive Bible study from women of color Bible teachers. Jennifer is a Senior Church Advisor for World Vision and has a heart for serving the church through local and global missions. In the fall of 2025, Jennifer will release her book When Dreams Fall Apart: How Unanswered Prayers Can Deepen Your Intimacy with God with Moody Publishers. Jennifer resides in Maryland with her husband, Jeffrey, and their daughter, Justice.