Laura L. (lauraofharvestlane) reviewed on 7/30/2015 + 85 more book reviews

Who hasn't gone through seasons that seem dark, long, and lonely? Seasons when it seems everything is going wrong. Maybe it's a period of stressful relationships, of financial difficulties, of extended illness, of disability, or of mourning. Maybe its a period of feeling like that God isn't really being good to you or even remembering you. At times like this, another Bible verse quipped by a well-meaning friend isn't really what we need. We need to know that God is Good, that God is really for us.

Randy Alcorn addresses these issues and more. He gives evidence, from scripture and anecdotal, that proves that God is really working all things together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. His purpose- not our purpose. His way- not our way. We might not understand or like what's going on; but, God is loving us through our suffering and has suffered himself.

Mr. Alcorn's devotional is meant to be read in 90 days. I read it in about a month in order to review it in a timely manner. At the beginning, I was a little slow at getting into the book. By the half way point, I felt that God was changing how I look at suffering. That is ultimately the purpose of this book. It is a tool that God can use to change your way of thinking. While this was not always a book that I enjoyed reading, it was very thought provoking. We don't have to enjoy something for it to be good for us!

I give it four stars and recommend it to you. You can read an excerpt by clicking on the book above. See below to help me by rating my review. Thanks so much.


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This book was given to me free for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah company. Opinions are my own.

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