The Courage to Change
Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be
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Publisher Description
Change is inevitable. And sometimes it’s confusing and difficult, even when it’s good. We can’t keep change from coming, but we can allow it to transform us rather than derail us by facing it and embracing it through the lens of God’s unchanging promises to us.
We’ve all heard the saying, “The only constant is change.” Sometimes the changes we face, both expected and unexpected, can make our lives feel ungrounded and unsteady. And when we react to change with fear, an opportunity for growth can turn into overwhelming anxiety that locks us into situations, relationships, and ways of thinking and being that prevent us from living in the fullness of who we truly are in Christ.
Beloved Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer wants us to know that even when we feel like the ground beneath our feet is shifting, we can stand firm on the promise of God’s Word that He will see us through. With her signature insight and timeless wisdom, Joyce shows us how to align our emotional reactions to changes with the truth of God’s promise that He will work all changes for good in our lives, even the most painful and difficult ones. In TheCourage to Change, you will learn how to: Embrace change as a necessary part of growth Replace a mindset of fear with a mindset of opportunity And live fully within the uncertainty of change while maintaining peace. We will all face changes again and again throughout our lifetimes. We don’t have to live dreading the challenges that these changes bring. We can equip ourselves to become people of bravery, optimism, and hope in an ever-changing world, because we have God’s assurance that His character and His promises will never change.
Become a change warrior and embrace the courage to change.
The Courage to Change also contains study questions at the end of each chapter for individual or group reflection.
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The ability to change one's life is "a gift from God," according to this straightforward guide from bestseller Meyer (The Joy of an Uncluttered Life). Noting that reluctance to change is usually spurred by fear and stagnates personal growth, she frames self-transformation as key to spiritual progress, since God seeks to "mold us into the image of Jesus Christ." To help manage the process, she encourages readers to acknowledge the circumstances that need to change, let go of bitterness by forgiving others, strive for progress rather than perfection, and remain patient as they build the "stability, wisdom, and stamina" to see and be fulfilled by the results. The author's matter-of-fact prose is an effective vehicle for her own stories of change, including how she overcame childhood trauma and found a new identity in her faith. Her advice is solid if expected, though questions like "What toxic or destructive thoughts do you need to replace with God's thoughts?" beg for more specific guidance. Still, this competent manual will satisfy Meyer's fans.
