Life is often messy. We hear people say, “My life is a mess,” or “This situation is a mess.” What they mean is that life has become difficult, painful or confusing. But God never promised us a trouble-free life. In fact, His Word tells us to expect the opposite. In John 16:33, Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (NIV).
In Blessed in the Mess: How To Experience God's Goodness In The Midst Of Life's Pain, beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer shows us how to be blessed in the midst of life’s most challenging circumstances. The Bible is filled with instructions on how to handle ourselves when difficulty comes our way, and Blessed in the Mess shares that wisdom through poignant and practical teaching that equips us to remain stable and hopeful in every situation. No matter what problems we may face, there is a way to remain joyful and patient as God works on them. If you have not handled the messy issues or challenges in your life well in the past, then with God's help, you can begin to manage them better, starting now.
We should never waste our pain. Through the wisdom distilled in this book, we can learn how to gain something from our messes, use those insights to avoid trouble in the future, and share our experiences to help other people find blessings in the midst of their messes.
Reviewed By:
Louise Struwig
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I'm a wife and mother to grown-up children and a freelance non-fiction ghostwriter. I am passionate about words and read widely over many genres. I love drinking coffee, chatting with friends and family, and sharing Jesus. I am interested to learn new facts and test my knowledge with quizzes - there's always something new and fresh to discover. Knitting and crochet keep me busy, and I'm a traveler, mostly from my armchair watching vlogs, but my passport is always ready.
Name of Book:
Blessed in the Mess
Author:
Joyce Meyer
What drew you to read this book?:
Life is messy, so I thought reading about how to make the best of it would be good.
What impact did this book have on your life?:
It reminded me that, if I allow God to work in me, then trials can help me grow and mature.
In a paragraph, what is the main point of this book?:
The author shares the wisdom she has learnt when dealing with difficulties and how she applied God's word to help. She encourages the reader to trust God to sort out the mess. The first section of the book teaches that God can sort out the mess. The second part of the book addresses our attitude. The book's third part describes keys for coping, taken from the Beatitudes, which Jesus taught.
Who would benefit from reading this book?:
Because life is messy for everyone at different stages and in different ways, anyone who reads this book will benefit.
Star Rating?:
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