An Excerpt from Blessed in the Mess
Introduction
Life is often messy. We hear people say, “My life is a mess,” or
“This situation is a mess.” What they mean is that life has become
difficult, painful, or confusing. God never promises us a troublefree
existence. In fact, His Word teaches us to expect the opposite.
Jesus says, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good
cheer, I have overcome the world” ( John 16:33 NKJV). In addition,
the Bible is filled with instructions on how to handle ourselves
when difficulty comes our way. Remaining patient, continuing to
trust God when we don’t understand what is going on, and staying
positive are just three ways we are to respond when we feel life
is a mess (Romans 12:12; Proverbs 3:5), and they are all for our
benefit. No matter what unpleasant circumstances we may face, if
we remain patient, trust God, and stay positive, we can enjoy life
while He works on our problems.
Joyce Meyer, Blessed in the Mess
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Renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to not just survive but thrive amidst both the everyday and the monumental messes we experience in life.
Life is often messy. We hear people say, “My life is a mess,” or “This situation is a mess.” What they mean is that life has become difficult, painful or confusing. But God never promised us a trouble-free life. In fact, His Word tells us to expect the opposite. In John 16:33, Jesus says, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (NIV).In Blessed in the Mess, beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer shows us how to be blessed in the midst of life’s most challenging circumstances. The Bible is filled with instructions on how to handle ourselves when difficulty comes our way, and Blessed in the Mess shares that wisdom through poignant and practical teaching that equips us to remain stable and hopeful in every situation. No matter what problems we may face, there is a way to remain joyful and patient as God works on them. If you have not handled the messy issues or challenges in your life well in the past, then with God’s help, you can begin to manage them better, starting now.
We should never waste our pain. Through the wisdom distilled in this book, we can learn how to gain something from our messes, use those insights to avoid trouble in the future, and share our experiences to help other people find blessings in the midst of their messes.
A study guide as well as a Spanish edition, Bendición en el desorden, are also available for purchase.
