Blessed in the darkness : how all things are working for your good

Blessed in the darkness How all things are working for your good

Joel Osteen

Book - 2017

All of us will go through dark times that we don't understand: a difficulty with a friend, an unfair situation at work, a financial setback, an unexpected illness, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. Those types of experiences are part of the human journey. But when we find ourselves in such a place, it's important that we keep a positive perspective. Joel Osteen writes that if we stay in faith and keep a good attitude when we go through challenges, we will not only grow, but we will see how all things work together for our good. Through practical applications and scriptural insight, BLESSED IN THE DARKNESS focuses on how to draw closer to God and trust Him when life doesn't make sense. If we will go through the dark place... in the valley trusting, believing, and knowing that God is still in control, we will come to the table that is already prepared for us, where our cup runs over.

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Subjects
Attitude (Psychology) > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Consolation.
Suffering > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Providence and government of God > Christianity.
Thought and thinking > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Published
New York : FaithWords [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Joel Osteen (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
vi, 288 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781455534326
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  • Night seasons
  • Secret frustrations
  • Unconditional trust
  • Don't waste your pain
  • Blessed by your enemies
  • It's all good
  • Nothing is wasted
  • Trouble is transportation
  • Dropped but not forgotten
  • Balanced books
  • Faith for the middle
  • Anchored to hope
  • Pushed into your purpose
  • Step into the unknown
  • I'm still standing
  • Remember your dream
  • An expected end.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Osteen, bestselling author and preacher at Lakewood Church in Houston, Tex., tackles the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people. Everyone experiences dark and depressing times-divorce, the death of a loved one, or financial troubles-but the pastor's eternally optimistic perspective is that challenging times are opportunities to grow in faith and trust. Osteen sets the stage for delving into scripture by revealing his personal tribulations after the death of his father. His scriptural examples-such as Paul's enigmatic "thorn in the flesh" struggle and three Hebrew teenagers who refused to bow to the King of Babylon-make his case for fortitude in faith. When Osteen veers toward a more paternalistic tone, things become troublesome: at one point Osteen asks whether those who are upset about their life situations are mature enough to accept God's answers to life's fundamental questions. Given the intense pain and suffering that some experience in this world, such a stance makes Osteen seem out of touch with reality. Despite this, Osteen's grasp of Scripture is masterly, and many will take comfort in the stories of biblical figures who faced horrific circumstances and emerged renewed in faith. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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