I don’t think there’s anyone I know that hasn’t been in some sort of personal struggle at one point or another in their life. I know that I certainly have been multiple times. I am even having struggles right now.
But having faith means I know there is light at the end of the darkness. There is a better time coming. Blessings on the way.
I have always been one to rely on God during the dark periods and struggles in life. When my family was in a major car wreck and my husband was severely injured and incapacitated for months and months, not sure if he would walk again. When he lost his position and we weren’t sure how we were going to financially survive. Whenever I don’t make enough to make it to the end of the month. But I always put my troubles and faith right where they belong, with God, and I am never disappointed.
Blessed in the Darkness by Joel Osteen Book Review
Joel Osteen has written a brand new book that deals precisely with being able to see the blessing inside of the darkness. He explains how God promises He will walk with us and lead us through still waters. He is promising us as we walk through the valley that He will be with us through the struggles. And on the other side we will be rewarded with greater blessings.
I hadn’t even got past chapter one and I found myself reading with tears streaming down my face. Even as I’m writing this I’m becoming emotional because I know there are greater blessings on the other side of the struggle, in the darkness. We just have to continue to put our faith in God and know that He is preparing us for better things. For bigger blessings. And has Joel reminds us, God didn’t bring us this far to leave us now so we have to remain faithful.
This book is a blessing in itself. A reminder that we all have the peaks and the valleys in our life. Whether it be sickness, finances, death of loved ones, family or employment issues; whatever your struggles may be, God is always with us and preparing us for something better. He will heal the brokenness. You won’t be empty-handed. We will never be mediocre as long as we believe in God and his blessings.
If you know someone who has a broken spirit, do them a favor and give them this book. And pick up a copy for yourself. You might look at your struggles a little bit different. You will find there are blessings in the darkness.
Blessed in the Darkness by Joel Osteen
Publisher: FaithWords (October 24, 2017)
ISBN-13: 978-1455534326
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free advanced readers copy so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
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