Have you lost your job?
Are you facing singleness again?
Do you fear the unknown of a diagnosis?
Have you made mistakes you regret? (Click to Tweet)
I know many who face a daunting future. They’re not sure of
tomorrow and afraid of what to expect.
And, that fear drowns out hope.
But, the message of the Gospel is new life and new beginnings. It is overcoming sin by way of the cross. It is rising above our
circumstances to see that our hope is in Christ. Because of His redemption, we
no longer have to stay stuck in our cycle of pain.
Throughout Scripture God says:
Do not be afraid.
You can begin again.
You Can Begin Again: No Matter What, It's Never Too Late
Joyce Meyer’s new book, You
can Begin Again, articulates this hope in a way that enables us to take the
first step…and then another…
“You Can Begin Again
is a message of hope—it’s about fresh starts and new beginnings. This book is
to remind you that it’s never too late to set out on a new journey with God…in
any area of your life.” (You Can Begin
Again, hardcover, Page 110)
Using examples in life and in Scripture, You Can Begin Again adeptly explores:
“…One of the core messages of the Bible. Fresh starts aren’t the exception; they’re the rule.” (Click to Tweet) (Backcover copy)
Joyce Meyer shares practical hope in three sections of her book:
New Beginnings –
with chapters like:
Get Past Your Past
It’s Never Too Late
What’s Stopping You?
– with chapters like:
Who Do
You Think You Are?
Defeating
Unexpected Giants
Today is Your Day
– with chapters like:
Plan B:
B Stands for Better
A New
Dream
Everyone needs to know that Jesus is in the transformation business (Click to Tweet)—giving
us new life—a new outlook—and a new beginning through His mighty Spirit.
We are not unlike the people in the Bible who also needed a fresh start:
Moses blew it by killing an Egyptian.
Rahab lived the life of a prostitute.
Ruth lost everything and left her own country.
Peter denied Christ and went back to his fishing boat.
From the beginning of time people have struggled to overcome
circumstances, to begin again. The weight of life decisions can speak louder than the hope to get past them. (Click to Tweet) We think there is no way to change our
situation.
The truth is that we have hope in Christ. We CAN begin again;
and with His help, overcome life’s obstacles.
Jesus came to give us a second chance. He came to redeem us
from sin’s grip and death’s power. Over and over we see God interact with
people and set them on a new path—one filled with a future and a hope (Jeremiah
29:11).
Tomorrow is a new day. A new day means the ability to make new
choices. And new choices can free us from the pattern of the past because of
the power that dwells within us.
We are a new creation; we are no longer slaves
but freed in Christ.
Joyce Meyer gives us much to think about in this new book.
All things are indeed possible with God. You can begin again; no matter what,
it’s never too late!
What do you face today? Do you need to begin again?
How has God given you hope for a new beginning?
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Jeanne
For more books by Joyce Meyer read my previous reviews :
Get Your Hopes Up!
Let God Fight Your Battles
Get Your Hopes Up!
Let God Fight Your Battles
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I love that God allows u-turns. In fact, He's all about turning things around and making total changes. Love the way Joyce puts things in such down-to-earth terms.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your thoughts, Judith. I agree. Her words are pointed and practical.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, does this book apply only to people who have sinned and need a restart? Or would it be helpful for someone overcoming abuse? My sister loves Joyce Meyer and needs to get past the past and move forward but has been the victim. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI think it would be helpful to anyone, Cathy! Just being reminded of God's hand of faithfulness and reading the real life & scriptural examples bring you face to face with the truth of His word in a new way. If you go onto the Amazon link, there is a sample you can download if that helps too.
ReplyDeleteCathy, you have won a copy of You Can Begin Again. Contact me with your email address and I will have the publisher send you a copy. Congrats!!!
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