I have been reading (and listening) to Joyce for over 30 years. I find at times her books to be a bit repetitive, however I don’t view that as a bad thing. Sometimes we need to hear something over and over again before our heart and head both get it. I love how she shares her struggles and ways she has applied the Word of God to work through her struggles. I believe that change is crucial in our Christian walk as we are instructed to press forward. I appreciate Joyce’s wisdom in this.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.

Joyce Meyer blends practical information with personal stories to drive home her point that change is necessary for spiritual maturity. I thought it was repetitive at times, but still worth a read.

Some of my favorite parts:
-"Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward anyway."
-you can have the pain of change or you can stay stuck (which also has pain)
-you can’t change what you don’t acknowledge
-don’t let your current circumstances control you

As I have found in other books by Meyer, this one is full of tidbits of wisdom. It is not possible to get through life without encountering change, and often that change is not particularly wanted at that time. This book is a reminder of the importance of keeping a positive mindset and attitude when we encounter changes that life puts in our path. Meyer infuses Scripture, along with personal examples, to make her points. If you have read other books by this author in the past, you may recognize some of the examples she uses, but in some cases, you may notice new details. Her points for action are realistic, though some might not be the most comfortable things to implement. But if you are interested in and willing to attempt change, this could be a good book for you to check out.


Trigger Warning: Meyer does include mentions of her experience with childhood sexual assault.

Love Joyce Meyer books and studies and this one doesn’t disappoint either.

Great study to help you work on your own issues with a great scripture backing

Thank you NetGalley for the copy

Thank you, FaithWords, for providing me with this ARC! 😊

I always find Joyce's books to have an abundance of applicable life information. The questions and prompts are always a favorite of mine. This book is perfect for those who struggle with change and even with letting go of past things.

"Change is inevitable. And sometimes it’s confusing and difficult, even when it’s good. We can’t keep change from coming, but we can allow it to transform us rather than derail us by facing it and embracing it through the lens of God’s unchanging promises to us."

As always, all thoughts are my own. 🖤✨

Pub Date May 06 2025

I always get a lot out if Joyce Meyer's books and this one was no exception. Uplifting advice inside for Christian women.

This book had some good lessons on change, but it wasn't my favorite of her books ive read. I didn't agree with some of her points, and i felt like i was reading the same things over and over in some places. I liked the biblical examples and scriptures she added though. The questions at the end of each chapter were also nice.

“Courage is not the absence of fear but the mastery of it”
I requested this book on NetGalley not knowing that it would show up at the perfect time. I recently went through a big change that had me worried about what this new change would mean for the future. Not soon after that I received the notification that my request was approved. Joyce Meyer’s writing came at the perfect time and I felt truly uplifted and encouraged by the real-life examples she used from the scripture. I really loved the inclusion of questions at the end of each chapter. I will definitely be recommending this book to others! Thank you to NetGalley and Joyce Meyers for the ARC. All opinions are my own!

Loved the questions at the end is each chapter. It was helpful to have prompts to get me thinking about the teaching and how it relates to me.

I also loved her use of scripture throughout the book. She would illustrate a concept with direct correlation to a story or teaching from the Word.

It did start to feel repetitive at times but was worth the read for the teachings!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get a sneak peak!

In The Courage to Change, Joyce Myer has written a book to guide readers on how to embrace changes and not to run or hide from them. Change happens to everyone and it’s inevitable. She shared how she has seen technology grow in her lifetime and changes she had to endure. In scriptures in multiple places, we are reminded that God doesn’t change and His word remains. At times, it has been difficult for herself to roll with the changes. In her ministry, she shared how about 20 years ago she looked around and saw the crowds getting smaller and smaller. Her son, Daniel was younger and he suggested that she dress differently, get younger bands, and modernize the platform look. They also redid their monthly magazine. She as least was against his changes and didn’t want to do any of his ideas. She saw that she needed to listen and them their ministry grew even more after the changes.


In the book, she explained how she experienced change in herself. She grew up in a tormented childhood and was abused by her own father. When she began her walk with God, she had to heal her soul with God’s assistance. Satan had robbed her of her peace and joy. She lashed out at everyone and was angry all the time. She admitted to feeling cheated in her childhood. She realized that she had to let go of her negative attitudes and mindset in order to move forward. She noticed that she could have a better ending even though her beginning was anything but good. God helped her to overcome and God would repay her for her trouble. She stated how she had to learn to forgive people who hurt her.


One of my favorite chapters discussed on how to let go and let God. She encouraged readers to never be afraid to let go of something that is outdated. Sometimes friendships are only for a season and something we need to learn to realize it was just for a season. She compares this to an example of expired food and how food is only good for a certain amount of time then it will go bad. She enlightened how she had to rework her own schedule because it was making her really unhappy. She was complaining a lot and felt overwhelmed. One of her tips was for readers to write down everything they are doing and then cross out whatever it’s bearing much fruit. Learning to let go of things that aren’t helping us can help us to relax and have more joy. Another lesson in this chapter is forgiveness and scriptures even stated that if we don’t forgive our prayers won’t be answered. Also, if we choose to not forgive, we give satan an advantage over our lives. This chapter can help assist you with bitterness and forgiving others.


I would recommend this incredible book to anyone who is resistance to changes they like to hold on for dear life to the past. Joyce does an excellent job in sharing how she had to go through changes in her life and ministry to allow God to do a new work. The principles in this book will guide readers in embracing changes and to live their lives more fully. It had the power to help you manage your emotions, change your mindsets, and learning how to manage change. There are also discussion questions at the end of each chapter. This book will help you to change!

Love her books. It takes you step by step on a path of accepting that things change constantly and the most important thing is to change how we view it. Very helpful right now.

Thank you netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

As Christians are missing out on God's best for our lives because we're not embracing change. Joyce shows us how to embrace challenges and the change that accompanies them so that we can walk in purpose and reach our destiny. Step by step she guides us through the reading of her book so that we can confidently hold on to God's hand while he shapes and transforms our life. Definitely a good book for all Christians, young and old alike. Embrace the change because God is calling you!

I love Joyce Meyer! I have read several of her books and they are always very helpful! I definitely have problems with things changing. This book really opened my eyes on how to deal with that! I recommend this book to anybody that has problems with change. I really enjoyed this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I have been listening to Joyce Meyer's for more than 20 years. So, I was excited to have the opportunity to read her latest book.
The book is very timely since change is all around us. The book hones in on how change is disruptive and how we can lean on our faith, God's words, and God's actions to help us through turbulent times, especially when events are unexpected.
What I liked mostly about the book were the questions after each chapter, which encouraged further analysis of the insights Joyce was making as well as the Bible versus she was referencing. I read this within a week as a result. I would encourage answering the questions or at least starting to and then going back and giving them further thought.

A+ reading/listening experience for this one! Joyce’s no nonsense approach always leaves me fired up and feeling more courageous to just be ME because that’s what God wants and the world needs. This book is perfect for those of us feeling like there’s something more that we’re meant to be, rather than what the world has told us or shaped us to be.

Well, there’s a couple of things to start off with for me. First, Joyce Meyer can do no wrong in my book! I could listen to and read her teachings all day. She’s about as down to earth as they come. Secondly, while reading this book, I found out that Joyce Meyer has written over 150 books as of this this writing! 😳 Now, I have read a handful of them, but I would never be able to read all 150 of them- let alone write that many!

This book is about adjusting to change obviously (hence the title). What I really enjoyed after reading each chapter, is that there are questions that were given that you could ask yourself how you are adjusting to change according to the chapter that you just read. It was nice to reflect on how my life is changing or needs to change.

Of course, this is one of those books that I just wanted to quote almost every single line and sentence. So on that note, I will have to get a physical copy to do so.

One of my favorite quotes that Meyer’s provided in the book was “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” ~ Robin Sharma.
I would also like to point out that Chapter Eight was my favorite in this book, and I think I need to photocopy all those pages and carry them around with me.

This wasn’t a very long book, but it was a good book about change in one’s life and also about deep reflection. I definitely recommend reading this book if you are a fan of self-help books/Christian, and also if you love Joyce Meyer as much as I do!

Many thanks to NetGalley, FaithWords, and the author for a DRC of this book.
This book has already been published, May 6, 2025.
Genre~ Self-help, Christian

The Courage to Change is classic Joyce Meyer—in the best way. Practical, straight-talking, and full of spiritual wisdom, this book is a bold reminder that we don’t have to settle for “good enough.” Joyce encourages readers to embrace the fullness of what God has for them with faith, confidence, and courage.

Every chapter offers real-life encouragement backed by Scripture, making it a powerful read for anyone ready to break out of comfort zones and walk boldly into their next season.

Highly recommended for women of faith who need that extra nudge to trust God for more.

I love Joyce Meyer. I think her teachings are really good, and she has a good sense of humor. This book was really good. It was a short easy read with valuable lessons. I look forward to reading her next book. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent book that delivers exactly what its title promises: the courage to change. Each of us face obstacles and distractions that can keep us stuck. The real challenge is whether we have the courage to let go of what’s holding us back and embrace the life God has planned for us. That kind of change takes boldness! Joyce Meyer does a remarkable job guiding readers through this process. I consider it a must-read.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ebook from the publisher through NetGalley.

Was extremely bigoted. Did not finish.

I’m a Priest’s daughter who attends a church that is loving and kind, but also lost a brother to suicide.

The rhetoric of this book is basically “pray harder” and “Let go and Let God” in an extremely toxic way that discounts severe PTSD in survivors, or genuine mental illnesses that people are doing their best to heal. Forcing expedited healing on people can be extremely harmful, especially in complex PTSD cases.