Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Do It Anyway: Don't Give Up Before It Gets Good

In this inspiring guide to the power of faithful resilience, Tasha Cobbs Leonard—Grammy Award winner and Billboard’s Gospel Artist of the Decade—shares the secret that helps her persevere: When saying yes to God doesn’t make sense, do it anyway.“Prepare to be invigorated to claim every promise, realize every dream, cast aside every excuse, and embrace every God-given desire within your heart.”—Travis and Jackie Greene, pastors of Forward City ChurchPastor, entrepreneur, and gospel music icon Tasha Cobbs Leonard tells of journeying through moments of unforeseen challenges while holding to an unshakable God and discovering that our greatest breakthroughs come when we make the courageous choice to show up and do hard things anyway. Tasha tells remarkable stories of experiencing this firsthand when she committed to dreams even when they seemed unrealistic, pursued adoption though it looked impossible, navigated the dynamics of a blended family despite challenges, and watched God move in each step of endurance through infertility and depression.With true testimony and conviction, Tasha inspires you toward a bolder way of life with the promise that it will always be worth it on the other side. Along the way, she equips you with practical tools to help you • Dream big with God again• Focus on God’s direction over the loudness of the world • Never forget God’s faithfulness, especially in the midst of your hopelessness• Don’t let fear of failure force you to quit on your miracle too soon• Believe firmly that no mess and no amount of pain is beyond God’s redemptionWhether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or simply weary—there’s a more a hopeful way to live, a bolder way to believe. To follow God when the way seems impossible, persevere in faith even when the odds are stacked—this is what it means to “do it anyway.” Autorid: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Sarah Jakes Roberts