I really enjoyed Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst so when I saw that she had a new book coming out I was excited to check it out. Yet when I read the title and description, I felt like maybe this book wasn't exactly for me. See, I don't tend to get my feelings hurt when others don't invite me to specific events and while I definitely have my struggles, I'm pretty comfortable with who I am and don't feel like I need the approval of others to make me feel valuable. But then I saw it on NetGalley and thought it would be a good one for me to review. And I'm glad that even though I wasn't initially approved, the publisher changed their minds and let me review this one because it was about so much more than not being invited to places or events with others.

The truth is that we have all been rejected in one way or other in various aspects of our lives. Maybe it was a relationship that didn't last, or one that never started, or a job that you didn't get, or a parent that left, or any number of rejections. Lysa shares her personal rejections in the areas of a relationship she once thought would be her forever, a friendship that ended, her father who left, and ministry opportunities that didn't pan out. Her own personal vulnerability in sharing her struggles and her heart helps the reader understand that they are not alone with their own rejections. Ms. TerKeurst's writing style is as easy to read as her stories as relate-able. I highlighted a ton from her wording and her message.

Favorite quotes:
-In the quiet of an early morning, honesty finds me. It calls to me through a crack in my soul and invites the real me to come out, come out, wherever you are.

-As long as I suspect that honesty's intention is to expose me and hurt me, it will always feel like a dangerous thing.

-Rejection steals the best of who I am by reinforcing the worst of what's been said to me.

-Things of this world all eventually reveal what incapable anchors they really are.

-I couldn't keep my old broken beliefs, nail a little Jesus truth to the side, and expect stability.

-We must tie our identities to our unchanging, unflinching, unyielding, undeniably good, and unquestionably loving God.

-...when we go to the truth instead of our feelings for the answer to this question, we can understand God's goodness in a whole new light.

-What consumes my thinking will be the making or the breaking of my identity.

-"God, I want Your truth to be the loudest voice in my life. Correct me. Comfort me. Come closer still. And I will trust. God, You are good at being God."

Truthfully I highlighted so much that I wish I could share them all with you, but I had to cut them off somewhere.

All of this to say that Uninvited was so much more than I first assumed it would be based off the title. Lysa TerKeurst writes in a way that is beautiful at times, moving, and certainly relate-able to all. I'd highly recommend Uninvited to all women (and men too really). I love how she approached the questions "Is God good? Is God good to me? And is God good at being God?" Uninvited gets 4.5 Stars. Have you read Uninvited? What did you think? Let me know!

The author of this book has faced rejection and loss of friendship in her life. She uses her experience to point the reader to Christ. To the relationship that ultimately matters and encourages everyone to live loved by God. I really loved this book and hit close to home in so many ways. I think that whether people are willing to admit it or not, everyone has faced loneliness and rejection in some form throughout their life. This sometimes, not always, can impact you in far-reaching ways. I love how the author continually points back to Jesus. I look forward to adding this book to my library.

A friend recommended this book, and I read it while following along with Uninvited video series. Uninvited is a book that causes you to think and engage in self-reflection. Lysa hits you hard with scripture and brilliant editorial commentary.

Lisa has away if you sent her God-given talents to help people in their struggles. Hope to hear more from her.

Read this along with doing the study guide. This book is phenomenal. The tips and scriptures given to combat rejection and understand the truths and promises of God helped me so much. I see things through a better understanding. Totally recommend this book. It's beautiful inside and out.

This book is so brilliantly written by Lysa Terkeurst. It opens up those raw emotions that we keep hidden and brings them to the surface. We aren't alone, we are always and unconditionally loved by God. To quote the author " It's the reality that humans can be vicious and selfish and cruel. That's what rejection does. Rejection steals the security of all we thought was beautiful and stable and leaves us scared and fragile and more vulnerable than ever". But God is none of these things. He is goodness and light, He gives us strength and the security we are longing for. She quotes Psalm 23 which is one of my favourite verses about God and His promise to us.
This book helped me "get real" and deal with issues long buried and I had thought were forgotten. Open the book, grab a highlighter ( trust me you are going to need one) and rest in Gods love that you can do this. You are invited...invited into His kingdom. I was so graciously gifted a copy of this book by NetGalley for an unbiased review.

I had every intention of reading this book and writing an honest review but it expired before I had the chance. My apologies, If you like to resend it to me I would be happy to get it reviewed,

This really wasn't what I expected at all. I figured that this would be more practical application of things you can DO instead of endless self-reflection. I appreciate that she seemed to be pretty honest and real, but I think that the writing could have been tightened up with a good editor.

Uninvited

by Lysa Terkeurst

All of us have experienced rejection of some kind in our lives, sometimes deep and profound, other times more fleeting but still painful. Lysa TerKeurst is a Christian writer and speaker who steps in to examine her own feelings of rejection through a Biblical lens and shares in Uninvited what she has discovered.

Lysa falls short of the “holier than thou” Christian speaker with all the answers. As she examines her topic, she exposes herself to scrutiny, sometimes painfully, sometimes with humor, but always being real. That openness invites the reader to trust her and to listen to what God has laid on her heart about rejection.

In many ways the book is about relationships—our relationship with God as well as with others. TerKeurst draws heavily on her own experiences and on Biblical wisdom to help us take a fresh look at how we interact with others, sometimes allowing past rejections to influence current attitudes.

I read this book over a period of a few weeks, usually a chapter at a time, sometimes a few chapters in quick succession. Having finished, I know I will want to revisit this book several times to study in depth the precepts TerKeurst and God (via the Bible) put forth. The passages I marked as important in Uninvited are numerous, exceeding copyright standards for inclusion in this review. Some have personal importance, some theological value, while others stand out for their timelessness.

I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Thomas Nelson for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 5/5

Category: Christian Living

Notes: Teachers, rejection walks hand in hand with bullying and we have to be sensitive to evidence of it in our students. TerKeurst shares with readers a special teacher in her life saying “I don’t remember a single classroom lesson she taught, but I very clearly remember the way she made me feel. She gave me hope that the worries weighing me down in the third-grade pecking order of my peers might not always be my reality. Yes, she made me feel exceptional.”

Publication: August 9, 2016—Thomas Nelson

Memorable Lines:

Today’s rejections, big or subtle, are like stealth bombs that zing straight to my core, locating hurts from my past and making them agonizingly present all over again.

Rejection piggybacks on physical pain pathways in the brain. MRI studies show that the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain.

Rejection never has the final say. Rejection may be a delay or distraction or even a devastation for a season. But it’s never a final destination. I’m destined for a love that can’t ever be diminished, tarnished, shaken, or taken. With You, Jesus, I’m forever safe…Completely loved and always invited in.

I am a Lysa Terkeurst fan so I really enjoyed and benefited from this book. This book has 16 chapters plus a bonus chapter along with some resources. There were a few things I didn't agree with and an interpretation of some scripture that didn't sit right with me but other than that this book i a treasure.
A quote that I'm trying to remember and allow to speak to me is "rejection steals the best of who I am by reinforcing the worst that has been said to me". There is a lot of truth throughout this book that I needed to be reminded of. I've learnt that I've been trying to live my life "rejection proof" although I think I already knew that, but that's no way to live my life. I am really learning to surrender all these things to God and allow Him to work in my life. God is always at work, another truth from this book.
I can see myself going through this book again and again gaining new understanding and tools.

I like this book, the writer is very open about her journey and it is comforting to hear that you're not alone. Within the first few chapters it was like the author was speaking directly to me, but at the end of the book I feel the book a little unfocused and I skipped many paragraphs. I was hoping for more depth in the book.

This book was provided free of charge by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I love all of Lysa TerKeurst works so this review may be biased. This is another one of her amazing real life meet you where you are books about how God is there for us when we need Him. She does not try and make you feel like she is better than you and has everything all together all the time. She is vulnerable like you and me and shares her story of rejection and how she has felt. We have all felt the sting of rejection in our lives but Jesus is there to love us and show us that we are never alone or rejected with Him. An amazing book and I highly recommend it!

I read a few reviews on Uninvited before I started reading the book, some positive and some negative, so I started this book with an open mind. Lysa tackles the topic of rejection and how to handle it in healthy ways. Her real life experiences are sprinkled throughout & I appreciate Lysa's honesty and transparency. She has a great sense of humor, making me laugh in every chapter. To me, it's worth reading in any stage of your life. Thank you, Netgalley, for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. 4 out of 5 stars!

We all have had the feeling of being univited and not included.
This book reminds me that I am always invited by Jesus to be with Him.
That He uses those times when we feel univited to look more closely; to see if there isn't something He wants to show us, teach us.
Lysa shows us that we are all invited.

This book is like having a conversation with your best friend. I learned so much about my felons of rejection and how to let God have that portion of my life. Highly recommended.

Let me be honest...I really don't read a lot of Christian non-fiction books. When I have spare time to read, I want to escape my own reality. I love getting lost in new places, time periods, the drama of a story line. So I tend to be very selective when it comes to reading books about growing spiritually. I also know that I have struggled in the past with making people and their thoughts on God, the Bible, and spirituality the authority in my life instead of God Himself. The Bible itself. I am now very mindful to keep that in check.

With that said, when I read the summary of Lysa TerKeurst's newest book, Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely, it was like God was sending up all the flags...good flags...that said, "READ THIS." I'm generally an outgoing person that loves to socialize, pour out my heart with my trusted girlfriends, and find a way to be a part of social gatherings. But like many others, I have felt the sting of rejection. I try to keep my protective shell up so I won't have to experience it, but it happens. And I get devastated. Why do I take rejection so hard? This book was not about going back and analyzing past hurts, blaming people for things they had said or done, but instead it was about believing truth and walking forward with God as I did some self-evaluation....some soul evaluation.

I practically underlined the whole book, but here are a few lines that really stood out:
"Pain is the invitation for God to move in and replace our faltering strength with His."
"Because instead of Him being our hope, we misplace our hope in people who can't wholly love a desperately broken version of us. Only God can do that."
"Wisdom seeks to see someone else's vantage point even if I don't agree with that person's perspective."

This book is one that I will revisit...I've just skimmed the surface. So many humbling truths here that speak straight to my heart. If you struggle with loneliness, rejection, or feeling less than....pick up this book. You will be blessed!

*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in order to give and honest review, which I did.*

Lisa Teurkhurst's books are not preachy and are an honest look at what it means to be a Christian in today's world. This is not a stepford wife story - Lisa keeps it real, showing that real women have real issues and sometimes, well, they fail just like everyone else. However, this is a hopeful story of falling down, getting up, and realizing that at heart we are all human with shared experiences. Lisa is someone that you will relate to and the PS31 bible studies of which this book is part, are amazing experiences.

I've been hurt by rejection and started believing lies about my God and who I am in Him-I deny myself the protection of His truth. And my search for love and acceptance outside of God's presence then leads to dangerous places.

Rating 3.5

TerKeurst is a wonderful writer who expresses herself with vulnerability and rawness. The pain of rejection can spill out in our lives in many different ways and the damage it does can leave us spiritual immature and lacking. Does this only apply to select few? No I think all of us has experienced rejection of some kind. The way I approach it is, when I choose one, that means I reject another. When someone chooses another, they reject me. That is what I love about marriage. Because marriage addresses that. But that is a different book.

Terkeurst takes us on a journey on how we can address the rejection that we have experienced and experience God's presence. What does rejection do...it steals the security of what we thought was beautiful and stable and leaves us scared and fragile. So rejection can be a big deal to some of us. However, that being said and in my own experience I have found that I become self-absorbed. Which is not of the gospel. My rejection can turn something painful to something beautiful when I pursue the gospel. This is my fear in reading books like this. Does this read have the potential of making us self-absorbed that we become self-centered and not God-centered or gospel centered? What I found is Terkeurst passion is to put us at the feet of the Jesus but I am not sure about the cross.

As I was reading, I was also underlining. She speaks to a broken heart but I also was wary, does she speak to my own wickedness. Does she speak of Christ Lordship? There is a friendship to her writing that is winsome and that I found myself drawn to and I am sure many others have been drawn in the same way. Unlike some other writers that I have experienced reading, she is not about the popularity but being real. I so appreciate it. I would not call her teacher but I would call her a friend. She does not put lightly the pain and anguish of those that have suffered and I believe God does not either but we have the greatest invitation in Christ. We all are invited and we all have a ticket that is paid. I recommend this book with caution but I whole heartily recommend the need to address our pain in a biblical way and I appreciate the author's own heart in doing so.

A Special Thank You to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This is such an encouraging book by Lysa TerKeurst. This book has some powerful words to it. Who hasn't at one time or another felt left out and "uninvited". She uses biblical truth to tackle this subject. . She shows how God can use times of rejection for growth.