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There is a role unique to women that we abandon easily. We live near each other, but not with each other--and not for each other. We don't want to intrude or judge and, maybe, we don't want to see each other truly succeed. And the world is happy with this unhappy state for women--one that pushes us to conform to a pattern of distrust, disengagement, and competition. It's no wonder we've lost ourselves, and our way.In her most personal, powerful book yet, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere offers a catalytic, transformative vision for women of a different way to live--one that embraces the presence of a godmother--the older, wiser women you can go to and learn from, the strong women who partner with us through life. And everyone needs one! Drawing from her own life, biblical women, and the world of fairy tales, Lisa will show you how to transform what you have into what God wants you to have, push you forward during seasons of doubt, and love you enough to speak truth about God's larger, expansive view of your life. Lisa's candid, compassionate words are your best first step to living as a daughter of God, surrounded by strong relationships and confidence in your calling.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	25 août 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493423194
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Letter to Goddaughter

Dearest Goddaughter,
It is my most earnest hope that these words are a catalyst of connection and transformation igniting a hidden and holy strength within you. That you may rise to be what you never had and live what you only once dared to dream. God is weaving something that this desperate world needs within us. Together let’s be a living, breathing expression of all that it means to be a daughter of God.
Lisa
Endorsements
Past Praise for Adamant
“There is so much uncertainty in our world today. It’s hard to know what or who to believe. That’s why Lisa Bevere’s new book, Adamant , is powerfully relevant. Lisa writes with confidence, poise, and grace as she leads you on a spiritual journey toward unshakable truth. Her words are timeless and timely, inviting us back to a place of sanctity, stability, and truth grounded in Christ.”
Craig and Amy Groeschel , pastors of Life.Church; authors of From This Day Forward
“Wow! My dear friend Lisa hit a home run: ‘When truth becomes fluid, we lose contact with answers larger than ourselves. Real truth is a Rock. Adamant. Indivisible. Immovable. Invincible.’ In a generation and culture where truth moves with the trends, the scriptural truths Lisa shares in this book are so greatly needed.”
Christine Caine , bestselling author and founder of The A21 Campaign and Propel Women
“Important. Weighty. Convicting. Lisa Bevere is relentless in her conviction to stand on and for the Truth. Her clarion voice reminds us that Truth has a Name, and it’s a Name we can know. If you’re longing for an unshakable place to anchor your life (and all of us are), Adamant will help lead you to the only unchanging Rock—Jesus. Keep this book nearby, and more often, keep its conviction-filled pages open in your hands.”
Louie and Shelley Giglio , founders of Passion Conferences
“This book is profound in its wisdom, yet deeply personal. Lisa is a gifted writer and a trusted friend who will guide us to a rock-solid understanding of our true identity in Christ.”
Sheila Walsh , author of In the Middle of the Mess
“In reading the opening pages of this bold new work, two statements resonate with my experience of the Christ and his Kingdom. ‘When stripped of awe, we find ourselves clothed in confusion and comparison’ and ‘when truth becomes fluid, we lose contact with answers that are bigger than ourselves.’ These two realities are as profound as it gets when it comes to the human condition. I am excited for what this book will stir, affirm, and ignite. In a world grasping for genuine reality, may you find wisdom for the journey, confidence of conviction, grace to be the child you truly are, and boldness to become light in the darkness for others.”
Bobbie Houston , co-senior pastor of Hillsong Church
“Like a beautiful tapestry made of the most elegant fabric, Adamant combines Lisa Bevere’s undeniable passion, vulnerability, and divine gift as wind to set each reader free. With love and understanding, Bevere takes us on a journey that will transform your mind, heal your heart, and fill your spirit with the revelation of God’s perfect plan for your life.”
Sarah Jakes Roberts , author of Don’ t Settle for Safe
Past Praise for Without Rival
“If you struggle with feelings of worthlessness or lack a sense of purpose, Without Rival is just what you need to silence your inner critic. God has positioned you to find contentment in the midst of any circumstance and live a life without comparison.”
Pastor Steven and Holly Furtick , Elevation Church
“Lisa will help you discover how to experience the freedom and confidence that comes from knowing you are God’s exclusive masterpiece—without comparison and without rival—and that you have everything you need to reach your unique God-given destiny.”
Victoria Osteen , co-pastor of Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas
“I love Lisa. She is carrying such a timely word. This book is a must-read, must-believe for people. Knowing who you are and your need for others is huge! You will be strengthened as you read this, feeling the Father speak over you your true, unshakable identity.”
Jenn Johnson , worship leader/songwriter with Bethel Music
“Lisa’s newest book is such a treasure. It’s basically the literary equivalent of God putting his hands on both sides of our face, turning our attention toward him, and then saying slowly and firmly, ‘I love you .’”
Lisa Harper , author and Bible teacher
“Bevere’s many fans will find much here to love, and she is sure to win more readers with her insights, effusive love for God, and candid explanations of personal challenges.”
Publishers Weekly
Half Title Page
Also by Lisa Bevere
Out of Control and Loving It!
The True Measure of a Woman
You Are Not What You Weigh
Be Angry but Don’t Blow It!
Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry
Fight Like a Girl
Nurture
Lioness Arising
Girls with Swords
Without Rival
Adamant
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2020 by Lisa Bevere
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2319-4
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
Scripture quotations labeled KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Scripture quotations labeled MSG are from THE MESSAGE, copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations labeled NCV are from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled NET are from the NET Bible®, copyright © 1996–2016 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Scripture quotations labeled NKJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Italics in Scripture quotations reflect the author’s emphasis.
Contents
Cover 1
Letter to Goddaughter 2
Endorsements 3
Half Title Page 5
Also by Lisa Bevere 6
Title Page 7
Copyright Page 8
1. Why You Need One 11
2. Begin with What You Know 31
3. Ask for What You Need 48
4. When Healing Is What You Need 63
5. Dig Up Your Treasure 86
6. Write Your Way Forward 103
7. Focus Is Your Superpower 117
8. The Balancing Act 137
9. When Our Fairy Tales Go Awry 160
10. The Gender Gap 179
11. When Godmothers and Goddaughters Connect 196
12. When Godmothers and Goddaughters Collide 219
13. How to Be One 239
Acknowledgments 261
Notes 263
About the Author 267
Back Ads 268
Cover Flaps 273
Back Cover 274
One Why You Need One
We are family!
—Sister Sledge
The cover of this book may be the first time you’ve seen me, but know that I carried you in my heart with every word that was typed. Why? We share the same Father. No, I didn’t hijack your DNA results. We are all God’s daughters. This simple relational statement means far more than we can possibly understand, but to start, it means we’re family, and I am thrilled about it. I believe we have an intimate connection whether we ever meet in this life or the next. As daughters of God the Father, it is not a stretch to call ourselves goddaughters. And daughters need mothers who help them find their way.
Relationships matter because we are all woven together into a story. I hope you heard that. Woven means knit together, and yet a quick glance at what surrounds us reveals far too many frayed edges and torn fragments. Not only has our tapestry been compromised, it would appear that our stories are disjointed and contradictory. I believe we can be part of changing this. We can no longer afford to neglect the things that hold us together. This tale reaches beyond those who are alive in this moment to encompass all who will or ever have drawn breath. Every son and every daughter from every race and every period of time will have a part in the telling. It is not a matter of then and now or them and us ; it is an eternal tale. We are the many threads that become one glorious tapestry. Let’s weave something not unlike Joseph’s ancient coat of many colors that declares the royalty inherent in each and every one of us.
Did you notice the wand on the cover?
No, I’m not endorsing magic; I’m advocating something deeper. I wanted to visually capture an invisible force that supersedes divination and the magic of fairy tales. The wand is but a focal point for the concep