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It's Not Supposed to Be This Way

By: Lysa TerKeurst
Narrated by: Lysa TerKeurst, Jolene Barto
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Includes an audiobook exclusive interview with Lysa!

New York Times best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows listeners how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected.

What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful?

Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness.

Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to:

  • Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.
  • Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
  • Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle.
  • Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us.
  • Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.

Reflection questions available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Lysa TerKeurst (P)2018 Thomas Nelson

Featured Article: 55+ Quotes for Whenever You Need a Little Encouragement


We all have bad days and dry spells. We all experience moments of disappointment, sadness, and self-doubt. And occasionally, we all need an encouraging word—or several—to lift our spirits, boost our confidence, and fill us with hope. Straight from the works of best-selling and widely admired authors, here's a collection of positive and reassuring words you can turn to anytime you're in need of support.

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If you are hurting this is a GREAT book.

Loved it, going through a break up, listening to Lisa and her stuggles was very helpful and comforting.

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A read for all.

Absolutely loved the message of this book. It's definitely one that many can relate to and is filled with golden insights. The author writes in such a way that you can feel her compassion for you but also her help in how to start moving foward in the healing process. Thank you Lisa.

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On The List for a reason

This bestseller is fantastic. Just buy it -- it'll be worth it, no matter where you are in life.

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Lysa does it again!

I loved she narrated the book. She lets the reader/listener in on the most private parts of her life; its struggles and triumphs. She explains through scripture how we can overcome hallowing heartbreak, life’s obstacles or whatever we face through the love of Jesus Christ.

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Absolutely wonderful book

loved it and am m so excited that there is a bible study that goes along with it!!

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excellent.

I was excited that the author did the audio for her book. it would not have been the same.

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Must listen!

Suffering and unfair hardships come, it's part of life in a fallen world. Lysa does an awesome job, pointing you back to the cross and what's important in this life and the next!

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Loved this book

Such a good book and it really helped me as I am currently going thru some issues.

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Focusing on Christ

Lysa dives into to her personal struggles and fears and opens up about her grim circumstances. Then refocuses us on praising God in those very painful times.

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Phyllis

This book was so timely! It is a great resource for LIFE! BRAVO Lysa Terkeurst!

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