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The Secret to True Happiness - Review and Giveaway

Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 13:01 | Category : Faith Things
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I struggle with American Christianity. There is the inclination to focus on what God can do for us and to become angry when God doesn’t make everything go our way.

Then there are the ever present prosperity preachers, who lead us to believe that if only we are faithful enough, God will heap riches upon us.

We have books that promise us a great life – a great life by worldly standards – if we are Christians. And in turn, leave people broken and bitter at God when it doesn’t happen.

So, when I was asked to review Joyce Meyer’s new book, which will be released next Tuesday, April 29, entitled, “The Secret to True Happiness,” I was skeptical, to say the least.

Well, I am glad to say now that I was also pleasantly surprised.

Joyce Meyer’s latest work, The Secret to True Happiness: Enjoy Today, Embrace Tomorrow, is not just another pseudo-biblical work promising a life of prosperity.

Instead, Ms. Meyer explains how God calls us to enjoy the life and the circumstances that we have been given. She teaches us how knowing who we are in Christ can allow us to experience true happiness even through the pain and suffering that life can bring us.

Unlike some other popular Christian books that shy away from scripture, The Secret to True Happiness embraces the Bible as the source of its truth.

I must admit, I will be re-reading and working through this book for some time to come. Joyce gives her readers a lot to read, think about, pray about, and apply to their lives.

Joyce Meyer walks us through:

Making the most of what we have,
Living by the Word,
Choosing to be happy,
Finding joy,
Knowing who we are in Christ and how God sees us,
Living by faith,
Trusting God through trials,
Finding rest,
Making good choices,
Having a right perspective about possessions,
Gaining wisdom,
Developing a true commitment to your Christian walk,
Being healthy,
Simplifying,
Cultivating good habits,
Letting God lead,
Practicing discipline,
Embracing tomorrow,
And more.

In The Secret to True Happiness, Joyce Meyer will walk you through how to apply biblical principles and a deeper understanding of your relationship with God and finally understand what it means to be truly happy.

The Secret to True Happiness: Enjoy Today, Embrace Tomorrow will be available on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Pre-order yours on Amazon today.

I would also like to give a copy of The Secret to True Happiness to one of my readers. Just leave a comment and you will be entered to win.

When filling out the comment form, be sure to use a valid e-mail address, so I can contact you, if you win.

The winner will be drawn at random on Friday, April 25 at 5:00 PM EST.

This post is included in the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival. Stop over for loads more bloggy giveaways.

53 Comments for “The Secret to True Happiness - Review and Giveaway”

  1. 1grace

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 13:40

    I want to know the secret too! Please count me in!

  2. 2Katy

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 13:41

    I love Joyce Meyer! I have read a couple of her books! I would really enjoy reading this one if I end up winning it! Thank you for the chance! :)

  3. 3Bonita

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 14:20

    I always like Joyce!

  4. 4Nancy

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 14:48

    The book sounds wonderful. I appreciate your initial skepticism but willingness to press on through it and be affected by it. That makes the book all the more intriguing to me!

  5. 5Dionna

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 15:01

    Would love to be entered.

  6. 6Sally

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 15:07

    I’d like to be considered for this giveaway book. Thank you.
    smilingsal 55 at yahoo dot com

  7. 7Tami

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 15:24

    I love Joyce - thanks!

  8. 8John B

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 15:25

    Oh, if we all just had a good grasp of that. I always trust God whatever comes my way — because in hindsight — so many times —(and we know hindsight is 20-20) God really did have a plan and direction for my life.

  9. 9mama4jc

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 16:07

    Yay, we love Joyce Meyers, esp after hearing her talk a few months back. This book really sounds like the Scriptures brought to current life with some really applicable points. Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!

  10. 10Lesha

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 18:07

    I love her books! :)

  11. 11Susanne

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 18:56

    Thank you for a great giveaway. Please enter me. I would love to read & study this book.

  12. 12Lee

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 19:09

    count me in

  13. 13Shannon

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 19:21

    oh this book sounds wonderful.
    I recieve her mailings and love everything she stands for.
    Thanks
    palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  14. 14flmom

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 19:35

    This sounds like a wonderful book. I love her television program!

  15. 15Jane

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 20:03

    Looks like a great book!

  16. 16Megan

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 22:30

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    mnatherson(at)comcast(dot)net

  17. 17Pink Paper Peppermints

    wrote on 22 April 2008 at 22:48

    Oh, I love your pink stripey background. I need to read more, but I *have* to quit entering giveaways and reading blogs and go to bed!

    I just love Joyce Meyer. I’m so glad you gave her book a second chance. Although I agree with you on many of the books out there today. It makes me sad a little. But Joyce always inspires me with the Word, so glad there are believers like her still writing books.

    (Ok I just read that and it is barely coherent so I know that I need to go to bed now.)

    M~

  18. 18Shane

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 0:07

    Joyce Meyer is such an inspiration. I’d love to read her new book. Thanks for the generous giveaway!

  19. 19seven

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 0:32

    That looks like an interesting book.

  20. 20Joy

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 0:50

    I’d love to be entered in your contest. Thanks!

  21. 21Julie

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 1:44

    I haven’t read any of her books, but I’ve heard good things.

  22. 22she

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 10:24

    joyce is a hero of mine. i’m a survivor of sexual assault, and i’m just now learning how to be happy again. this book would surely give me a leg up, so to speak.

    http://www.taking-back-control.com
    it’s lonely!

  23. 23Trish

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 10:52

    Thanks for having a giveaway. I’ve heard so many great things about Beth Moore, but have not yet read any of her books - I would love to win this. :)

  24. 24Heather Graves

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 12:26

    My MIL has every one of her books…I’d love to read this one and then share it with her, Please enter me!

    sweetcountryangel2003@yahoo.com

  25. 25Alison

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 15:25

    I like Joyce Meyer’s books–I’m sure I would like this one too! Thanks.

  26. 26Swallowing A Moose

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 15:40

    Love her books! THis looks like it’s gonna be another fabulous read!

  27. 27Stacey

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 16:49

    Thank you for the giveaway–I just read my first Joyce Meyer book–The Confident Woman. LOVED it!

  28. 28Stephanie

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 17:15

    I love Joyce Meyer’s books. My favorite is Battlefield of the Mind. Thanks for the giveway!

  29. 29Cindi

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 17:57

    I agree with you about expecting God to do what we ask. For myself, I now pray “Thy will be done!” He know much more about what things happen and why. Please enter me in your drawing for the Joyce Meyer book drawings.
    I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi

  30. 30Audra Marie

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 19:41

    This sounds really good and I agree with you about the what can God do for me mentality. :(

  31. 31Renae

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 20:49

    I have struggled with the prosperity teaching of some teachers in America. This book appears to be a good response to the book The Secret that is so popular right now.

  32. 32Annabelle

    wrote on 23 April 2008 at 21:55

    I would love to win this! The Bible study I’m in is close to finishing our current study and will be looking for a new one.

  33. 33Melissa Waters

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 0:52

    Another great gift to give away to my nursing home residents that I read to for Mother’s Day.
    M. Waters
    hugapoohlouise@yahoo.com

  34. 34Noreen

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 1:40

    I would love to read this book and pass it on to some family members who are struggling

  35. 35Holly

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 10:48

    Awesome giveaway. Thanks. I like Joyce Meyers.

  36. 36Lindsie

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 13:41

    I totally agree with you! I would love to read this book!

  37. 37Carolyn Clifton

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 14:29

    I love her books!! Great giveaway.
    Carolyn

  38. 38tara

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 16:57

    Thanks for your thoughts. :)

  39. 39Jennifer Bogart

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 17:16

    Thanks, I would love to enter, I’m in Canada, hope that is okay! Didn’t notice any geographical restrictions :). I love to review Christian book titles as well :).

  40. 40nottryingforaboy

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 18:01

    I would love to read this book!

  41. 41Tara R

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 18:23

    I would love to win this! Please enter me.
    taradawnrobertson[at]hotmail[dot]com

  42. 42Dawn

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 22:20

    this sounds like a fabulous book, thanks!

  43. 43Dan Smith

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 22:33

    Please enter me

  44. 44Daphne

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 23:15

    I just saw this book today in the Family Bookstore catalog and immediately wanted it. Thanks for the chance to win!

  45. 45LeeAnn

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 23:16

    I’d love this book!

  46. 46BlondeBlogger

    wrote on 24 April 2008 at 23:19

    I’ve always wanted to read one of her books. They look like they’d be very inspiring and based on your review it seems that is definitely the case. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

  47. 47The Chatty Housewife

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 1:14

    Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to win! nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com

  48. 48RobynL

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 5:12

    I have watched Joyce on TV and enjoy her teachings; the book would be an added bonus for me.
    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  49. 49Terra Heck

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 6:29

    I’d like to read this book.

  50. 50Beth

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 12:48

    Thank you for the giveaway! This sounds like a fantastic book!

  51. 51Chrysa

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 15:21

    Sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway!

  52. 52Nikki

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 16:24

    This sounds great. I just love her books. Please enter me.

    Nikki
    homeschooling mom of 6
    Angelheart135@aol.com
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Angelheart/

  53. 53Valerie

    wrote on 25 April 2008 at 16:43

    I could use this