I really enjoyed this book. I love Joyce Meyer’s books and this one was no different. I thought it was very inspiring and wonderful

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing an Advance Reader Copy of The Courage to Change to read and review. I reviewed the Kindle version of the book.

I requested this book based on the title and NetGalley book summary, and must be the only one who wasn't aware that author Joyce Meyer is a preeminent educator on the bible, as well as a prolific writer, authoring over 100 books, maybe 140!

I am more a spiritual person versus religious, but I very much enjoyed Meyer's personal stories and lessons. Her advice and lessons share a lot of what is taught in self development books - ideas such as living for yourself, not expecting others to change, acceptance of people and situations, taking one step at a time, learning as you go, dealing with fear and uncertainty. Every chapter in her book opens with a quote by someone and a few of them really spoke to me. One was about how you should not live the same year 75 times and call it a life. She is a proponent of 'get moving, try something, the path will reveal itself' and I really love that philosophy even if it is hard to do myself some days.

I can see how Joyce Meyers has become so successful, and I like that she writes many shorter books that have a theme. They are easy to digest and have good messages. Again, her personal stories were what resonated most with me, as I didn't pick it up for the bible education. 4-stars, as I think the book cover and description should more accurately describe the high level of bible-based narrative in the book.

I read The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be by Joyce Meyer at the perfect time, as I am navigating several major life changes. Even if I weren’t in the midst of big changes, this book would be helpful in any season, with practical, biblical tools for embracing spiritual growth and God’s best for life.

Change is hard, but we can navigate in peace when we remember God never changes and His word never changes.

Sometimes we choose change because God is prompting us. Sometimes change seems to come out of nowhere. Either way, we can seek God for how He wants us to navigate the circumstances.

When we are reluctant to change, we risk missing the cool things God has planned for our future. And He gives us the help we need to change if we will let Him.

This book dives into key themes of change:

•How to navigate the duration of change, including the part in between what’s behind and what’s ahead.
•How to stay in peace during upset.
•The role of forgiveness in letting go.
•Recognizing how our thoughts affect our actions, words, and expectations.
•How gratitude impacts the process of change.
•How to choose faith over fear during a time of change.

If you’re going through any kind of life change right now, this book is a much-needed guide and encouragement. If you’re not facing a big change, this book will help you navigate how to live and grow in your walk with God and in life situations. So many types of change are highlighted, including the ongoing navigation of ages and stages as well as spiritual growth and transformation. This book is a help during life changes as well as a guide for the journey of life.

In typical Joyce Meyer fashion, scripture is woven through each chapter. The author doesn’t just cite scripture but also explains biblical stories and references, to increase understanding.

The pullout quotes are helpful for remembering and applying key points.

Each chapter ends with questions for individual reflection or group discussion—great for self-study or book clubs. The questions are practical, to help us move forward with what we are learning. Some questions help us interact with scripture in practical situations. Other questions look at circumstances from a God-focused perspective.

The book is filled with practical wisdom, action steps, and things to practice from a biblical basis. The author walks us through specific areas of application.

The author digs into the nitty gritty of growth with God, what that looks like, and how we move forward in practical ways.

She builds on what we are learning by adding each new point onto the foundation from previous chapters.

The author shares personal examples to illustrate key concepts, in a way that’s helpful but not overdone.

The author shares how to look for things that might trip us up during times of change and how to navigate those areas. It’s reassuring that we can grow in good ways even during unexpected or undesired change.

I am grateful this book came along at a time of upheaval and change in my life. My sense of peace grew as I read through each chapter, and that made a tangible difference for me. When this season of change is over, I will go back and review all the sections I highlighted, as these will provide a valuable guide for continued growth, transformation, and life.

Thank you to FaithWords of Hachette Book Group, Inc. for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I have a huge place in my heart for Joyce Meyer. I love her books, her advice, and her demeanor is amazing! Her words of wisdom and advice and the way she inspires me is top notch! This book did not disappoint. The title was so fitting such a good reminder of how we can not escape change. A reminder that we must change our mindset and have a positive attitude to overcome and grow with the changes that life throws our way.

Always love books from This woman of God. It seems everytime that she is sitting in front of you and speaking directly to you. I will pass this book along to my mother and more.

Joyce Meyer still offers uplifting words of wisdom.

I found this book to be motivating and even inspiring. Often books like these no longer ring true at my age. I think this book is for all women.

I was given the opportunity to read this book prior to publication via Net Galley. The review is my own, honest review as the preview copy came with no strings attached!

The Courage to Change was an easy and encouraging read. I enjoyed the real-life examples and how Joyce addressed change from multiple angles. From the changes I never wanted to the changes I desire but don't have to the change I desire but need the power of His Spirit working in and through me.

4.5 stars: This was a nice Christian perspective on change through emotion and mindset, using scripture to keep an eternal perspective. I had never heard of Joyce Meyer before, but she had a clear tone and consistent message. She had a lot of great one-liners, such as "conviction is from God," but she also took time to expand examples.

I liked this book but not as much as a few others I read that Joyce has written. The subtitle on the cover says "saying goodbye to good enough..." I don't think she addressed that much in this book but she did concentrate more on the second half of that subtitle - "embracing the power of what can be."

Sometimes I felt I was reading a book that really wasn't much about change but covered advice and guidance from the Bible about various life circumstances and concepts, such as attitudes, emotions, and courage. When she mentioned whole passages of the Bible to illustrate a point, I knew the stories. Those passages may help more those who don't know Scripture.

As with her other books, she uses her life to illustrate various points and so again, if you read some of her other material, some illustrations might not be new to you unless she added new details.

I have studied and researched change extensively in my profession so perhaps that influenced how this book struck me. If you are going through a major life change and need some words on hope, I would recommend her book, Get Your Hopes Up, more. I appreciate getting an advance copy to review.

I picked up this ARC of The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be by Joyce Meyer thinking, “Maybe a book about change will magically make me better at dealing with it.” Spoiler: it didn’t. But it did make me think a lot about how I handle situations.

I recently left a job I’d been at for almost 14 years (yes, FOURTEEN), and it was and sometimes is a difficult transition. This book, written from a Christian perspective, met me right where I’m at in the mess of transition, fear and, honestly, some major control issues.

It’s gentle but Meyer does a good job of getting you to think. Her application suggestions are doable, albeit uncomfortable. Plus, you do have to be open to the idea of changing yourself, which, let’s be honest, is not always my strong suit.

TW: it includes the author’s experience with childhood sexual assault.

If you’re in the middle of a life shift or contemplating trying something new, this one’s for you.

Title: The Courage to Change
Author: Joyce Meyer       
Genre: Christian   
Rating: 5 out of 5

We can't keep change from coming, but we can manage our reaction to it and even come to welcome it through the transformative power of God's Word.

Do you feel like you are constantly battling changes that make your life feel unsteady? Many things in life jobs, relationships, social norms, responsibilities, people's expectations. Changes impact our lives in big, small, positive and negative ways. But even in our ever-changing world, we have hope and assurance because our God never changes.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer wants us to know that even when we feel like everything around us shakes and changes, we can stand on the promise of God’s Word that He will see us through. No matter what we are going through, we have been given everything we need to embrace the changes we face. Not only that, but we can trust that God works in all changes for good in our lives, even the most painful and difficult ones.

The Courage to Change shows us the importance of changing our mindset, maintaining a positive attitude toward change, and handling our emotions in ways that will help us manage the shifts in our lives through the strength from God.

You don’t have to live another day dreading the challenges of change!

I really enjoyed this read! Joyce Meyer’s style is straightforward and matter of fact, making her books easy to read. It’s the application that will get you! I like all the examples she gives from her life, making the book feel relatable. This book isn’t full of difficult to understand theological concepts. Instead, it’s full of examples from the author’s life and Biblical wisdom.

Joyce Meyer is a bestselling author. The Courage to Change is her newest novel.

(Galley courtesy of FaithWords in exchange for an honest review.)

Uplifting spiritual book by Joyce. She helps you want to change and shares personal stories and scripture. Light reading.

I’ve always loved Joyce Meyer—whether I’m watching her on Sundays, listening to her podcasts, or reading her books, her message is consistently powerful and relatable. She has a unique gift for sharing God’s Word with both humor and clarity, making deep truths easy to understand and apply. In Courage to Change, she continues this approach, using biblical stories to illustrate how we can live out God’s plan in our everyday lives. This book is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement, offering guidance on how to live boldly and faithfully.

Joyce Meyer always has great words and lifts up your spirit no matter what the subject. This one is especially great and offers wonderful advice .

I like Joyce Meyer. Here we have another book, another conversation with someone who has been through it and is now able to coach us through change. I particularly liked the description of the changes she has faced throughout her ministry. I get great comfort and encouragement from someone who has been through many changes and all that change involves in relation to God and Scriptures.
The author speaks about changes in self, changes in circumstances, and changes in others. I, too, defined myself by my work. I, too, have tried to change my husband. I have recently retired. I found the book had good advice for all of these changes. I think this book is for everyone experiencing change, for those who need to relinquish control and accept God-ordained change, and for those trying to change others (which only God can do).
The text is simple, easy to read, and is grounded in scripture. Some may find it too simplistic, but I felt I understood many of the aspects of change I am experiencing. Meyer's strength is in her ability to convey how God uses change to get us where He wants us to be and to transform us along the way.

As one of the worlds’ most renowned Bible teachers, she is true to her word (The word). Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-book.

Joyce does it again! If you want to grow and learn this is the book for you! Change is possible. Follows Joyce's flow of writing.

Review of The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be, by Joyce Meyer
Popular Christian author and television personality Joyce Meyer’s latest book releases May 6. Meyer says this is her 150th book, and if you’ve read her previous books, you will find The Courage to Change comfortably familiar.
Like her previous books, Meyer references her points with Biblical scripture. Meyer acknowledges change can be difficult, but it isn’t necessarily bad. Some change is God-ordained, and will help you move forward on your path in life and in your walk with God. Sometimes you have to initiate the change.
The tone of this book is a little different from previous books. Meyer speaks from a perspective of having gone through many changes in her life and is now on the other side. She describes changes in her ministry, her finances, her marriage, and her relationship with her children. These changes often filled Meyer with worry and stress, emotions which she hopes to minimize in her readers.
The takeaway message I got from this book is, trust God and it will all work out according to his plan.
If you feel stymied or are in a difficult situation, you may benefit from reading Meyer’s latest offering.
Thanks to NetGalley and FaithWords, and imprint of Hachette Book Group, for the advance reader copy of this book.
@JoyceMeyer @FaithWords

I really enjoyed this book. The Courage to Change came into my life right when I was experiencing change. It helped so much for me to keep my faith and accept the way changes were occurring. To be able to trust the process and believe that everything would work out. This was so helpful and I encourage people to take a chance on this book because it will change your views.

The Courage to Change is a devotional rooted in faith, offering daily reflections aimed at fostering personal growth. Through its scripture-supported wisdom, it motivates readers to overcome fear, adapt to change, and deepen their trust in God. An uplifting and concise guide for anyone navigating life’s challenges and seeking spiritual direction.