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    You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

    By Max Lucado

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    We all fear that the depression will never lift, the disappointment will never stop, the pain will never leave. Here in the pits, surrounded by steep walls, we wonder if our gray skies will ever brighten. Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll Get Through This.

    In You'll Get Through This, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado traces the story of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis. The Bible tells us that Joseph was tossed into a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten and dismissed. Yet Joseph's story is proof that we can flourish even in this broken world. On his darkest days, Joseph may have thought that the sun would never shine again, but God ultimately used these hardships for a greater purpose.

    Whether you find yourself in the pit of financial downturn, job loss, health crisis, or relationship stresses, God has a plan and a path forward designed just for you. Max reminds readers God doesn't promise that getting through trials will be quick or painless, but he does use our mess for good.

    In this book, Max will help you:

    • Find comfort in the knowledge that you are God's child and God cares deeply for you
    • Remember that God is near you and has never left you
    • Look for hope in each hardship that you face
    • Lean on your loving community in challenging times
    • Take courage that God will restore even the most painful circumstances and use them for good

    Each copy of You'll Get Through This includes thoughtful questions for reflection designed to give you a chance to dive deeper into the hard yet hopeful story of Joseph's perseverance.

    With the compassion of a pastor, the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Max explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20: what Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateSep 10, 2013
    ISBN9780849965371
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    Max Lucado

    Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com Facebook.com/MaxLucado Instagram.com/MaxLucado Twitter.com/MaxLucado Youtube.com/MaxLucadoOfficial The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

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    • 5/5
      Having used this bible exclusively for the past few weeks, I was testing how I would like it, and found that it is just what I was looking for in a study Bible.This Bible is for my daily reading, with a 23 page of subject index, a 194-page concordance, 69 color maps throughout the bible, I love this, and 7 pages Harmony of the Gospels.The book is a little heavy for my purse at 2.7 pounds, and is the size of a standard book at 8”, but it is 2 1/4” thick, so I can’t quite carry it around comfortably. I use it as it is intended as my study Bible, and find it really handy.So I for one am very much enjoying what is offered with this Study Bible, and am so glad to have received it!I received this book through Thomas Nelson Publishing and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 5/5
      I have a vast array of Bibles in my collection, but this will definitely be one of my favorites – an extraordinary Bible! The Bible brings to life the Authors, an Outline of each book, Culture Notes, Photos, Timeline, Maps, and this second edition is now presented in color. I found the annotations to be a very important feature, offering helpful explanation to the Scripture verses. Also included, are the Articles – over 100 articles for closer study of Christian doctrines – this was a favorite feature. And there is so much more --- truly a study Bible that will enable you to get the most out of reading God’s word. Two negative comments – The Bible is heavy, making it hard to handle, and the words of Jesus are not printed in red. But these comments do not alter my 5 star rating. An absolutely superb Bible!I received a complimentary copy of this Bible from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      Max Lucado is genius. I was truly touched and inspired by this book. More to come, Max!

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    • 5/5
      I read this book at a point where I truly needed it. Max Lucado took the story of Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers and shows us how Joseph kept hope during the most turbulent and trying times of his life. He breaks the story down into major points and shows us how Joseph's attitude toward God and his faith is what got him through it all. This doesn't mean that Joseph never got depressed, angry, or felt despair. Those are all human emotions, and he was human. However, he chose not to stay in those emotions. I recently went through a trial in my life. A friend gave me scripture. Then another friend mentioned several songs she had heard and told me to look at the lyrics because she thought of me when she heard it. Then I opened one of the sites that makes book recommendations to me and there was Max's book. The minute I started listening to the lyrics, stepping out of the way to let God take control, I felt relief. Like Joseph I chose not to let my situation define me. I chose to let God show me how he would work it to his good. Sometimes that good is to be worked only in our own life. I had reached a slump and needed this lesson. I love how god puts things in our path when we need it. Definitely a must read.
    • 5/5
      A book about crisis, about God, about the other side, an ending that will eventually come.There is no formula, no verses taken out of content, no promises that will be a quick end to your pain.God is in that pain. Divorce, infidelity, death, sickness, wounds, mental health issues, sexual abuse and rape. God is in these things. He uses them, He teaches with them, He strengthens you with them. He never leaves you alone to handle them. You might need to wait to be rescued from them.Look at Job, David, Daniel and Christ. Look at the story of Joseph. Max uses the story of Joseph to show that even at the lowest points in Joseph's life, God was there. Thrown in a pit, sold into slavery, accused of attempted rape, thrown into prison, forgotten, God was there in every aspect. What was intended for evil, God has used for good.Max also had made references to everyday people trying to manage everyday crisis. I know God is in control of my life. I know what outcome I would like, and I pray for such, but God is sovereign and he might have a different outcome then what I desire. Simple for me, face what I am facing, taking one step at a time, like Christian, in "Pilgrim's Progress", the hardest thing is laying that burden at the feet of God, after that, "Keep Calm and Carry On".I did not think I would like the book. I read it because it was a gift. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are looking to see where God was in the midst of your troubles.
    • 5/5
      This book was written in 2013, but it sure does apply to this 2020 Covid-19 issue. Lucado has used excerpts from his books in his daily email devotional, and I think that was a wise move. As always, Lucado writes in an easy-to-read, truly inspirational book that applies to any difficult season of our lives.
    • 5/5
      The focus of our Bible school, (Boone First Pres.) this July 2016 was Joseph from prison to throne. A friend gave me this book to read which took the events in his life and related it to 21st century common life situations.. I have never read Max Lucado thinking he was a conservative pious story writer. He surprised me with chapter titles like, is God good when life isn't and revenge feels good but then..... Yes, I was being judgmental without delving into the facts. Another lesson learned.
      His writing is easy and sometimes comical as he describes the appearance of Joseph's brothers when they arrived in Egypt requesting grain. "These Hebrews stuck out in sophisticated Egypt like hillbillies in Times Square."

      Lucado throws in a lot of common interest stories related to the trials of Joseph; for example, the history behind the poster, Keep Calm and Carry On, John Glenn's wife, Annie of 69 years who battled severe stuttering, adopted Christine Caine who after learning the circumstance of her adoption went out to help women lost in the horrible life of human trafficking, Matt Stephen a high school basketball player from Upper Darby, PA. Oh did I mention Matt is blind.

      I learned a lot more about Joseph's story even though I have heard this since childhood Sunday school. Lucado doesn't place all the blame on the brothers who put him in the pit and told their father an animal killed him. He says Joseph needs to take much of the blame as he flaunts his preference by his father and his dreams of being bowed down to. But in the end family reigned and there was genuine forgiveness by all
      I don't currently find myself needing help for turbulent times in my life , but I certainly was uplifted and encouraged by this book.
    • 4/5
      I got the Salvation Army edition of this book at a seminar. It's a good book. It tells the story of Joseph (very appropriate for me) in the Old Testament, and how he got through tough circumstances. A very inspiriational book.
    • 4/5
      One of my favorite study Bibles!