EP. 47 | Lysa TerKeurst [It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way]

The Messy Table with Jenn Jewell

Jenn Jewell

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

5 • 641 Ratings

🗓️ 15 January 2019

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Have you found yourself overwhelmed by heavy disappointment, heartbreaking betrayal, or excruciating loss? Have you quietly wondered if God is still good? If so, you're not alone. Today's guest at The Messy Table is bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa TerKeurst.
In this episode, Lysa is chatting with Amy Groeschel and I about writing her latest book from real life in the ugly trenches. It's Not Supposed to Be This Way bleeds more than mere words—offering a lifeline of hope for those shattered by disappointment.
"It takes just as much energy to be bitter as it does to let God make this a story of beauty." Lysa TerKeurst
Could you use a dose of encouragement today? Tag a friend/sister/coworker on Instagram and you'll both be entered to win Lysa's book. Plus, Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us at The Messy Table!

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0:00.0	Hey guys and welcome back to the messy table and ordinary space for real women,
0:21.9	imperfect stories, and the God who's constantlyy Table in ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,
0:27.7	and the God who's constantly at work in both the big and small messes of our lives. I'm your host,
0:33.2	Jen Jewel, and back co-hosting with me today for episode number 47 is my good friend Amy Groshell.
0:38.8	Y'all, The Messy Table is a bi-weekly conversation-style podcast, which there is a brand new episode every other Tuesday.
0:40.8	And we exist very simply to glorify God and encourage each other as we share these vulnerable
0:45.8	pieces of our own stories and his unending faithfulness.
0:50.3	We're officially partnered with our Church Life Church and our sisters ministry, as well as the brave
0:55.4	women who willingly offer their unique perspectives so that we can glean from their learned
1:00.6	experience and wisdom. So no matter your background or story or physical location, we're truly
1:06.5	honored you're here joining us as we intentionally slow down long enough to listen to remember
1:12.4	what matters most. And guys, if you don't already know, we're also huge fans of the U-Version
1:17.5	Bible app, God's Word in our pockets for free, available in hundreds of languages wherever we go.
1:23.9	So take advantage of one of the greatest perks of living in this technological age.
1:28.7	There are all kinds of audio tools, shareable images, a plans with friends feature, and tons of Bible reading plans that can help keep us on track and connected to the timeless, powerful word of God.
1:39.6	If the craziness of life is already wreaking havoc on your New Year's goals as they are on mine.
1:44.7	Let's not give up.
1:45.9	Remember, His mercies are new every single morning, and he gives us the gift of beginning again.
1:51.9	All right, well, for a moment, let's think way back to the very beginning.
1:57.0	Have you ever imagined the loss and devastation Adam and Eve must have felt as they were removed
2:01.9	from their stunning home, the Garden of Eden, after taking matters into their own hands,
2:07.1	after ignoring what their creator had told them, after knowing and experiencing the exquisite
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