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Trusting God. It's such a cliché. Yet nothing means more to our heavenly Father than when we surrender our lives completely to him and choose to believe he has our best in mind. David modeled that kind of deliberate dependence: as a shepherd boy, as a man running for his life, as a king who made grave mistakes. In both triumph and failure, David looked to God rather than to himself.In Embracing Trust, Joanna Weaver, bestselling author of the runaway hit Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, shares personal stories, practical tips, and life-changing principles gleaned from Scripture. If you struggle with disappointment from the past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, Joanna invites you to trust in the Lord with all your heart. Relinquishing control and putting your hope in a forever-faithful Father--that's the beautiful secret of unshakeable faith.Includes a 10-week companion Bible study.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	16 août 2022
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493423231
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Endorsements
“In this beautiful book, Joanna unpacks for us the life-changing gift of trust. When your world feels overwhelming and out of control, she reminds us from Scripture and her own story that we have never actually been in control but that God always has and is.”
Sheila Walsh , author of Holding On When You Want to Let Go
“Joanna Weaver has done it again—created a book that shares familiar Biblical truth in a new, life-changing way. Her words will encourage your heart, deepen your faith, and show you how to embrace God’s best for you more than ever before.”
Holley Gerth , bestselling author of What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days
“If you have zero trouble loving God but find that always trusting him in the midst of your circumstances is much more difficult to do, this inspiring resource was written just for you! Joanna Weaver’s Embracing Trust will beautifully and practically equip you to live a life of confident hope. You’ll learn to calm your fears with faith as you replace your doubts with a determination to see God’s hand in all of life. Highly recommended!”
Karen Ehman, New York Times bestselling author of Trusting God in All the Things and Make Their Day ; Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker; wife and mother of five
“Joanna has personally championed me as a daughter of God and as a writer over the past fifteen years, so I am overjoyed that she has gifted us with this much-needed and anticipated offering! Embracing Trust is an invitation and a road map to living in the wholeness and freedom that comes from truly trusting God. May you read and discover his unrivaled peace as you learn to hold onto him in faith in every season and circumstance!”
Christy Nockels , worship leader, songwriter, author of The Life You Long For
“Trusting God is fundamental to faith, but so few of us embrace it with all its ramifications for our daily life. Joanna Weaver has given us a practical guide to help us embrace life-changing trust. I was convicted, challenged, and encouraged!”
Ruth Graham , author of Transforming Loneliness
“Joanna Weaver shares stories that soothe the soul and words that speak to matters of the heart. Kindly, gently, tenderly—she leads us to see the truth about God and to trust His love for us. If you’re tired of striving for perfection, peace, and control, this book will guide you through letting go and embracing the gift of grace . . . as well as the God who freely gives it.”
Rachel Marie Kang , author of Let There Be Art
“As with all her excellent books, Joanna Weaver writes from deep in her heart. Do you have a hiss of discontent striking your soul? Then this book is for you. Within these pages, you’ll learn the beauty of trusting the One who designed our hearts. I sensed God’s love within these pages. Embracing Trust goes beyond inspiration and enjoyment to transformation. It’s perfect for sharing with a friend or a group!”
Tricia Goyer , bestselling author of over 80 books including Heart Happy
“If you’ve struggled with fear, uncertainty, disappointment, discouragement, or doubt, read this book. Joanna Weaver has written a masterpiece. Each chapter is a work of art that acknowledges our challenges and then provides faith-building action steps that can rebuild trust in our always-faithful God. Are you looking for a book to study with friends? This is it! Joanna’s biblical depth, real-life stories, practical applications, and nuggets of truth will ignite fresh faith and a firm confidence in the One who never changes.”
Carol Kent , Executive Director of Speak Up Ministries, author of He Holds My Hand
“Have you ever read a book that completely skewered yet somehow soothed your soul—each in the best possible way? I just finished reading Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God by Joanna Weaver and I’ll admit, I both ouched and aahed my way through its beautifully written, burgeoning-with-truth pages. In Joanna’s moving personal stories (hers and others) and relatable metaphors, I recognized my own tendency to wander the maze of human mistrust towards God, especially when life scrapes away all hope and circumstances make absolutely zero sense. (Ouch.) But then my wise in-real-life friend, Joanna, weaves together solid Scriptural truths with fresh perspectives on why genuinely trusting God makes all the sense in the world—why it’s both logical and liberating to those of us with wary, weary souls. (Ahhh.) This is a book sturdy enough to handle (and challenge) your doubts while fostering your exuberant embrace of trust in a forever-faithful God. Get ready to be skewered and soothed as you learn to let go and hold on. This is your next life-changing read.”
Dr. Jodi Detrick , author of The Jesus-Hearted Woman and The Settled Soul
“Joanna dove deeply when she lovingly wrote this book. You’ll dive deeply too, as you turn each page and find yourself growing in your trust and your love for God. Ideal for a group study.”
Robin Jones Gunn , bestselling author of over 100 books including Victim of Grace
Half Title Page
Books by Joanna Weaver
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Having a Mary Spirit
Lazarus Awakening
At the Feet of Jesus
Embracing Trust
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2022 by Joanna Weaver
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2022
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ISBN 978-1-4934-2323-1
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Dedication
To my husband, John
Thank you for your passionate love for Jesus.
Because He has first place in your life,
my heart rests secure in your love.
Because you trust God so completely,
I’ve learned to trust Him in a deeper measure.
For that and a thousand other reasons,
I’m so grateful to be your wife.
To my son, Josh
Oh, my sweet boy—my gift from heaven!
From the moment you were born,
you’ve taught me what trusting God looks like.
Thank you for allowing me to share your story.
Keep loving Jesus and sharing His love
with others—you do it incredibly well.
I’m so blessed to be your mother.
Contents
Cover
Endorsements 1
Half Title Page 5
Books by Joanna Weaver 6
Title Page 7
Copyright Page 8
Dedication 9
An Invitation 13
PART ONE: Trusting God 15
1. The Journey to Trust 17
2. Total Surrender 34
3. Unshakeable Faith 47
PART TWO: Letting Go 63
4. Laying Down Fig Leaves 65
5. Not-So-Great Expectations 79
6. Upside-Down Kingdom 95
7. Smashing Idols 111
8 . The Unoffendable Heart 127
9. Living Beyond Your Dreams 142
PART THREE: Holding On 159
10. Believing God 161
11. Content in His Love 176
12. The Gift of Discipline 192
13. Faith over Fear 208
14. God-Sized Prayers 223
PART FOUR: Living Faith 239
15. Resting in God’s Sovereignty 241
16. Leaving a Legacy of Trust 255
Acknowledgments 271
Appendix A: Study Guide 273
Appendix B: Knowing the God You Can Trust 297
Notes 303
Back Ads 317
Back Cover 321
An Invitation
The book you hold in your hands is a boo