Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God
Published August 7th 2018 by Thomas Nelson, Hardcover 240 pages
What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future. If so, there is hope. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise.
In the New York Times bestselling book, Unshakable Hope, Max Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible’s most significant promises, equipping you to overcome difficult circumstances by keeping your focus on the hope found in the promises of Scripture.
Whether it’s heart disease or cancer, job failure or addiction, natural disasters or family disasters, mass murders or mental illness, there are so many reasons to be overwhelmed and hope can feel hard to come by. Now more than ever, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God.
In this book, you will be reminded that God’s promises are irrevocable because:
God is unchanging
God is faithful
God is strong
God cannot lie
What is your life built on—the circumstances of life or the promises of God? The answer to that question changes everything. Join Max as he takes a closer look at Scripture’s unbreakable promises and shows you how to live with unshakable hope.
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
I don't really read non-fiction, but I thought listening to this audio book might lift my mood and spirit. The audio book is read by Lucado himself. This contains about 12 promises of God that we can use to draw strength while going thru life's trials. There are a few parts that are repetitive. Often this book felt like info for beginners. There is nothing new here that you probably already don't know, but sometimes we need positive reinforcement mentally and sometimes we may need reminding of these simple truths against worry, stress, and anxiety.
Rating: really liked it
I believe this is Max Lucado's 40th book. And this one didn't disappoint. It hit me in many different places I am currently facing from horrible financial problems to heart health problems to being worried about the future.
Max Lucado is good in his words guiding you through being overwhelmed by the problems you’re facing and the pain you’re feeling. He does a good job helping you to live with purpose.
This actually gets 4.5 out of 5.
Rating: really liked it
I loved reading these promises each week! It's always great to get that reminder when you need it most. Very uplifting!❤
Rating: really liked it
I have only read Max Lucado's children's books, so I was happy to find this at Barnes and Noble. I found it to be very inspirational and I appreciate how he wove real-life stories into it. I will definitely read more by him.
Rating: really liked it
I don't really read a lot of non-fiction. (Apparently, I didn't even have a shelf for it on here until today. XD) But this book was amazing. With honesty, humor, and humility, Max Lucado shared exactly what my heart needed. It was good to be reminded of how amazing, loving, and faithful God is. I'm so glad He brought me this book; it's exactly what this hope-starved child needed. It's definitely one to read again.
(Please note, many translations of the Bible were referenced throughout including Eugene Peterson's commentary, The Message.)
Rating: really liked it
Just listen on repeat when you feel discouraged. Lucado narrates himself and it's so soothing!
Rating: really liked it
After reading Pastor Lucado’s books for 20+ years what can I say that hasn’t been said? If I need encouragement, a spiritual lift or even a laugh he’s my go to. I’ve probably said this in every review I’ve written, reading his books make me feel like we’re sitting at a table having coffee together. We all need unshakable hope in the world we live in. Pastor Lucado using his Bible, and life experiences tells us how to accomplish this. A favorite thing in all his books are the personal stories he shares. I recommend any of his books!
Rating: really liked it
What a great reminder of the thousands of promises written in Scripture for us to cling to. In true Max Lucado fashion, with stories and scriptures to back him up, Mr. Lucado brings to the forefront several of his favorite promises in scripture. And he encourages each of us to find our favorites as well. Because He always keeps His promises, we can have Hope!
Rating: really liked it
Unshakeable Hope contains about a dozen promises of God that are particularly meaningful to the author, Max Lucado. He uses illustrations from history and personal anecdotes to expand each promise. I must confess to being a little disappointed with the book, especially the early chapters as they lacked the personal application that I have come to expect from Max. Often it felt like information for new Christians. While the book isn’t intended to contain in-depth theology, given Max’s experience, I was hoping for more.
Also, the study questions at the back didn’t work particularly well with my Bible study group. They were a bit vague but this may have been cultural, and perhaps would work better in an American context.
Despite all this, it is encouraging to be reminded of God’s promises. The book is easy to read and well written and does contain some good stories.
Rating: really liked it
We used this book in a recent Bible Study and it's yet another success for Max Lucado. He writes in a manner that easy to read and apply to situations in your own life.
We used the corresponding workbook in class which is more effective with the book. Our teacher chose to show the DVD's that are also available as part of the curriculum. They are excellent.
Of the three, I highly recommend the book. It's one that I will read again and reap new grains of truth.
All opinions are my own.
Rating: really liked it
I usually try to read an inspirational book at Easter & Christmas, but this year I was either late on the library wait list or there were a lot more people looking for hope. Either way it took until almost the end of May to get this, but I'm glad I waited. Max Lucado is one of my favorite religious writers. He can take a topic and bring it down and make it very understandable.
This book looks at the promises that God gives us - no, it's not always an easy life or a life of wealth and fame - but it is a life that God uses for His purposes and in His time. Whenever life is overwhelming, whenever you have reached the end of your patience, when times are tough, you have a God who promises his love, and strength, and hope - and He will see you through the storm. He does not promise no storms - no grief - no sadness, but He will be there to shoulder your burdens and give you hope and peace.
In these days - pandemic fears, police murdering citizens without any apparent remorse or emotion, race riots, looting in cities large and small - perhaps we need this hope more than ever. We need to look upon all of our fellow human beings - whatever color, sex, orientation - as children of the same god. We are all brothers and sisters. Let us build on God's promises for that better tomorrow.
Quotes to remember:
In the eyes of God you are worth dying for. Would you let this truth define the way you see yourself? Would you let this truth define the way you see other people? Every person you see was created by God to bear His image and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. This means all people deserves to be seen for who they are: image bearers of God.
Does God have a word for the dark nights of the soul? He does. The promise begins with this phrase, "Weeping may last through the night" [Psalm 30:5]...this is not new news to you. But this may be, "Joy comes with the morning" [Psalm 30:5] Despair will not rule the day, sorrow will not last forever.
Do the same with your tragedies. Place them in the shadow of the cross and be reminded God understands injustice. He will right all wrongs and heal all wounds. He has prepared a place where life will be finally and forever just.
Rating: really liked it
I won this book on Goodreads. In a word, inspirational! A positive message of hope and never giving up that hope through the promises of God. For those of us who never had that hope to those who have had it and need a reminder now and again, I found this book to be uplifting. The book is laced with bits of humor which had be laughing because it was so unexpected but it works very will with the message the author is getting across and the stories in the book are inspirational as well especially the one about the girls softball players, that was very touching to me. One does not have to be a religious or spiritual person to enjoy this book, it may even change some non-believers in God as well who are willing to be open minded about it, the message is clear and uplifting.
Rating: really liked it
A helpful book, which encourages us to build our lives trusting God and His promises rather than the circumstances that we find ourselves in. Lucado does not shy away from the struggles and tragedies of life in our fallen, imperfect world, including real life stories, but he is also realistic about how we can find lasting hope in our unchanging God and His unchanging promises. A good book to work through slowly and to reflect on.
Rating: really liked it
This was interesting. I always like to learn about Hope because it is the word I ponder on the most. I didn't agree with him when he spoke of Mary "hugging" Christ after his resurrection. Some of the examples he gave were right on.
Rating: really liked it
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