Trusting God in Turbulent Times: A 30-Day Devotional Study Guide---Find Strength, Peace, and Hope During the Difficult Seasons of Life

by Tony Evans

192 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2026

Reviews

[Jim Black]

I have never met Tony Evans but started listening to his sermons and reading his books many years ago. When our oldest son was diagnosed with leukemia and went to his heavenly reward, a couple of Evans’ books helped me through those days. His “Hope for the Hurting” and “Divine Interruption: Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart” (co-written with his family) were good books that helped me through the dark days. I have recommended them to various people going through similar circumstances.

I look at this devotional as an unofficial part of the same series.

As the author describes it in the introduction, it is easy to be faithful when things are going well. It’s when the turbulence hits that our faith and trust in God is tested.

As you read through the devotional, Evans keeps bringing the reader back to Scripture.

This is not simply a collection of inspirational thoughts. Scripture is intended to be the foundation for the devotional material. Each entry begins with a selected biblical passage or verse, followed by reflection and application.

That is important because Christian encouragement becomes shallow when it is disconnected from God's Word.

The interactive challenges are a particularly good feature. Evans doesn't simply say, "Trust God." He encourages readers to consider what trusting God actually looks like in their circumstances.

One of the book's best qualities is that the answer to turbulence isn't presented as "God will make everything go the way you want."

Instead, the emphasis is on God's faithfulness and presence.

That's a much more biblical foundation for Christian hope.

Readers shouldn't approach this expecting a lengthy theological examination of suffering or divine sovereignty. The format is deliberately accessible: Scripture, reflection, and application. That makes it easy to read one entry a day.

I see this as a devotional I will return to in the future.

Highly recommended.

[Lance]

Trusting God in Turbulent Times by Dr. Tony Evans is a 30-day devotional designed to help you dive deeper into God’s Word during times of difficulty. Each day’s reading consists of a Bible verse, a devotional, self reflection questions and a challenge for each day.

This beautifully designed gift book helps readers to find peace, hope and comfort in difficult times. It enables readers to rate various areas of their lives in terms of turbulence both at the beginning and at the end of the 30-days to track their progress. Written in Dr. Evans, unique and easy-to-understand style, this is one book anyone going through a difficult time will benefit from.

I found it especially insightful as I worked through the daily questions and challenges.

This ARC was given to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Becky (IG: BeckysBookHaven)]

Another great 30 day devotional by Mr. Evans! This devotional is a must for anybody who is going through a difficult season. The truths shared from scripture & his life experiences are very powerful. Remembering God’s faithfulness, peace and hope during difficult times is tough and starting the day with this devotional was such a powerful practice in my relationship with the Lord and the outlook I have during tough times.

I’m beyond thankful for the ARC from DaySpring Publishing. It’s always a blessing.