IF NOT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD: Learning to Live Independent of Frustrations and Struggles

by Joyce Meyer

Break free from bondage and take hold of all that is yours
by the grace of God!

You may have heard the term grace defined as ¿undeserved favor.¿ While this is true, grace is much more than that. It is the power of God available to meet all your needs. Everything you receive from God must come by grace through faith.

In this book, Joyce Meyer explains the power of the grace of God and how you can receive it through faith. Joyce teaches the difference between having faith in God, which will bring you peace and rest, and having faith in your own abilities, which will bring you frustration. By applying the principles outlined in this book, you will

What grace is
The power of grace
How to be free from worry and frustration
How to walk in supernatural favor
How to develop an attitude of gratitude
How to live a holy life by grace.

Believing God is in complete control of your life enables you to be free from the discouragement that comes when things go wrong. Through faith, you will know that through it all, God¿s grace is upon you, and He is working out His plan for you.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Christian Living, Faith

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this book three stars because it contains some good principles and the amount of scripture used is very supportive (though I'm not keen on the Amplified Bible, which she uses predominantly). However, Joyce Meyer's style of writing isn't easy to read. I think this particular book would be better read as a devotional/daily reading because the writing just doesn't flow. I wanted a book I could really get into but found myself glazing over a little.

I find Joyce Meyer's podcasts to be very inspirational and I really enjoyed the book 'Battlefield of the Mind', but this one (as I have found with other JM books) was a bit of a drag.

[Miranda Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good for a new believer like my self to be able to learn about gods grace, and how I have also struggled with reading and know the bible . Very very helpful tool for me and was an easy read. Joyce rocks !

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ

[Adrienna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has been quite some time since I read a copy of Joyce Meyer's books. This one I located in the law library I work in (with some spiritual selections in the nonfiction shelves). Thus far, this is one of my least liked reads by this author. I usually love her work and greatly admire the delivery as well as the organization of the book aside from the writing. I have purchased numerous material and books by this author in the past. Yet the book cover (different one than this one illustrated), title, and author had captured my interest in the read itself. I hope to dove back into the read once I go back to work which is resting on my desk.

*Leisure read

Adrienna Turner
Author of God is in the Equation
adriennaturner.net

[Yusuf Auta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book.Taught me about the undeserved grace of God.And not to keep blaming myself of past mistakes and whatever difficult,temptations,situations,falls,thorns in our flesh we are going through.His Grace,God's Grace will see us through them all.Amen.I thank God for his GRACE....And i ask of it every second of the day.Amen..Thank you Jehovah my provider...

[Jennifer Covington]

I just started this book the other day. I'm trying to read it as part of my Quiet Time. But I really need to set apart a separate time each day to sit and read and do the study guide. It looks like it will be good.

[Fran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me ages but I had a few books on the go. I actually liked it a lot. There's certain parts like "having fun with favour" and conviction is individual that spoke to me and ill definitely refer to it again

[YS K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book !

[Jennifer Hallmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite Joyce Meyer books...helped me so much!

[Savio Pillai · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the Best book I have ever read !

[Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really like this book. This is my second time reading it and I am happy to receive God's grace on my life.

[Mariajacky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it so much and i took my dear time with it.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with all her books I took my time to read and reflect in this. By far one of her best works... Spoke directly to me as always

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

GRACE, GRACE and more GRACE!

Joyce was right in saying that Grace is not taught enough (or at all) and should be included in a new believer's education. It is not by works but by the unmerited GRACE of God!

[Carolyn Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately Joyce has written a LOT of books - and I say “unfortunately” because, much as I like Joyce Meyer, it seems that anymore her books are just a reshuffling of old material given a new title. This book, however, is one of her older ones (1995) and it’s a good one.

[Yaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I would read written by this author and I am very impressed. Its life-changing and I'm even applying some of her rules to live a healthy life.

[Kathy Elstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

I love this book! It has taught me what Grace is and has helped me grow my relationship with God!

[Michelle Gravert-Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the messages in Joyce's books. She is also humble and willing to admit her own faults which makes the books relatable

[ROBERTO PEREZ · Rating 4 out of 5]

La gracia es un favor inmerecido de Dios (un regalo de Dios, que nos lo da por su solo voluntad, que no hemos hecho ni podríamos hacer nada para merecerlo) y más allá de eso, es por su gracia que tenemos el poder del Espíritu Santo para que su voluntad sea hecha a través de nosotros y que nos mantenga alejados del pecado.

Dejando a su gracia crecer en nosotros será como aprendemos a estar más cerca de Él y saber que desea de nosotros. No ayuda también a matar nuestro orgullo alejándonos de nuestras obras y permitiendo que El las realice a través de nosotros.

Que la fe, aunque es muy importante pues “sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios”, es solo el medio para tener la gracia, que llega a nosotros cuando recibimos a Jesucristo en nuestro corazón, y que desde ese momento permanece y hace su obra a través de nosotros.

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love her books. My only complaint is rather trivial. I love to highlight and annotate several observations, comments or references in books as I'm reading them. Unfortunately, this book was bound so tightly that it made it almost impossible to write on it. :( it needed to be more bendy, flexible and accessible. That's all. :)

[Ken Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent help for those who struggle to live as they should. Emphasizes the role that grace plays in helping us to not just deal with our weaknesses, but to overcome them. Practical advice for those who struggle to achieve life in Christ through human effort alone by offering a better way.

[Kathy Kundrat Leach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative book.