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
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
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.
1:40 pm on April 22nd, 2008
I want to know the secret too! Please count me in!
1:41 pm on April 22nd, 2008
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!
2:20 pm on April 22nd, 2008
I always like Joyce!
2:48 pm on April 22nd, 2008
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!
3:01 pm on April 22nd, 2008
Would love to be entered.
3:07 pm on April 22nd, 2008
I’d like to be considered for this giveaway book. Thank you.
smilingsal 55 at yahoo dot com
3:24 pm on April 22nd, 2008
I love Joyce - thanks!
3:25 pm on April 22nd, 2008
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.
4:07 pm on April 22nd, 2008
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!
6:07 pm on April 22nd, 2008
I love her books!
6:56 pm on April 22nd, 2008
Thank you for a great giveaway. Please enter me. I would love to read & study this book.
7:09 pm on April 22nd, 2008
count me in
7:21 pm on April 22nd, 2008
oh this book sounds wonderful.
I recieve her mailings and love everything she stands for.
Thanks
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
7:35 pm on April 22nd, 2008
This sounds like a wonderful book. I love her television program!
8:03 pm on April 22nd, 2008
Looks like a great book!
10:30 pm on April 22nd, 2008
Thanks for the great giveaway!
mnatherson(at)comcast(dot)net
10:48 pm on April 22nd, 2008
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~
12:07 am on April 23rd, 2008
Joyce Meyer is such an inspiration. I’d love to read her new book. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
12:32 am on April 23rd, 2008
That looks like an interesting book.
12:50 am on April 23rd, 2008
I’d love to be entered in your contest. Thanks!
1:44 am on April 23rd, 2008
I haven’t read any of her books, but I’ve heard good things.
10:24 am on April 23rd, 2008
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!
10:52 am on April 23rd, 2008
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.
12:26 pm on April 23rd, 2008
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
3:25 pm on April 23rd, 2008
I like Joyce Meyer’s books–I’m sure I would like this one too! Thanks.
3:40 pm on April 23rd, 2008
Love her books! THis looks like it’s gonna be another fabulous read!
4:49 pm on April 23rd, 2008
Thank you for the giveaway–I just read my first Joyce Meyer book–The Confident Woman. LOVED it!
5:15 pm on April 23rd, 2008
I love Joyce Meyer’s books. My favorite is Battlefield of the Mind. Thanks for the giveway!
5:57 pm on April 23rd, 2008
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
7:41 pm on April 23rd, 2008
This sounds really good and I agree with you about the what can God do for me mentality.
8:49 pm on April 23rd, 2008
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.
9:55 pm on April 23rd, 2008
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.
12:52 am on April 24th, 2008
Another great gift to give away to my nursing home residents that I read to for Mother’s Day.
M. Waters
hugapoohlouise@yahoo.com
1:40 am on April 24th, 2008
I would love to read this book and pass it on to some family members who are struggling
10:48 am on April 24th, 2008
Awesome giveaway. Thanks. I like Joyce Meyers.
1:41 pm on April 24th, 2008
I totally agree with you! I would love to read this book!
2:29 pm on April 24th, 2008
I love her books!! Great giveaway.
Carolyn
4:57 pm on April 24th, 2008
Thanks for your thoughts.
5:16 pm on April 24th, 2008
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 :).
6:01 pm on April 24th, 2008
I would love to read this book!
6:23 pm on April 24th, 2008
I would love to win this! Please enter me.
taradawnrobertson[at]hotmail[dot]com
10:20 pm on April 24th, 2008
this sounds like a fabulous book, thanks!
10:33 pm on April 24th, 2008
Please enter me
11:15 pm on April 24th, 2008
I just saw this book today in the Family Bookstore catalog and immediately wanted it. Thanks for the chance to win!
11:16 pm on April 24th, 2008
I’d love this book!
11:19 pm on April 24th, 2008
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!
1:14 am on April 25th, 2008
Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to win! nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com
5:12 am on April 25th, 2008
I have watched Joyce on TV and enjoy her teachings; the book would be an added bonus for me.
yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net
6:29 am on April 25th, 2008
I’d like to read this book.
12:48 pm on April 25th, 2008
Thank you for the giveaway! This sounds like a fantastic book!
3:21 pm on April 25th, 2008
Sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway!
4:24 pm on April 25th, 2008
This sounds great. I just love her books. Please enter me.
Nikki
homeschooling mom of 6
Angelheart135@aol.com
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Angelheart/
4:43 pm on April 25th, 2008
I could use this