Peaceful on Purpose: The Power to Remain Calm, Strong, and Confident in Every Season

I read "Empty Out the Negative" right before I received Joel's newest gem " Peaceful on Purpose". They compliment each other with their content. Of course this,as most of Joel's books are, is chock full of a continuous stream of positive messages. This book is thin enough to read in 2 or 3 sittings and sends you away recharged and brimming with affirmations. These last two books along with my all time favorite "Every Day a Friday" can be read over for a good old fashioned pick-me-up any time you're feeling down.
Joel has always seemed like the real deal to me and I've always enjoyed and try to live the rewarding message he puts out there through his books and TV ministry.

This is another great book from Pastor Joel Osteen. There are many very helpful, easy to remember insights based on Biblical scripture to help us navigate a life of seeking peace in this oftentimes chaotic and confusing world. He is an authentic man who has lived out these principles all of his life, and the amazing fruits of his existence bear out the truths in his advice. Joel is an “Angel of comfort and light “ placed on planet earth “ for such a time as this.” I thank God for Joel and all of his beautiful family... what a dynamic testimony to the goodness of God they all are...truly “ gifts “ from God to all of us ...🌷🦋🌷

Having read most of Joel books , I pretty much know what to expect. A lot of positivity, scriptural and personal stories and a few jokes, similar to watching him on television. This book is no exception and I am fine with that. Though it is a short book it is worthwhile and packs a feel good punch . There are discussion questions on each chapter at the end of the book making it convenient for group study. I particularly liked in Ch. 4, Peace with yourself, "You can't drag yesterdays failures into today and live in Victory, let it go." You must believe that God is in control, things happen for a reason and all is well. In Ch. 5 God's got this -" amazing things happen when you stay in faith and trust God. " This is the type of book you can just pick up and read a little and you will feel better and it will benefit you and everyone you deal with. Recommended.

I've read a number of Osteen's books, and I always enjoy them and find tidbits of valuable information in them. This one was no exception.

The timing of this book is perfect! After the past year, I, like many others, have had an increase in my stress levels, and I've been looking for ways to decrease that stress and find more peace each day. Osteen provides many reminders of why we should not live with worry and fear mindset.

While this book is shorter than many of his other books, it's still full of wonderful truths. Biblical stories, as well as personal ones, are woven throughout. I like how there are study guide questions for each chapter at the end of the book.

Some of my favorite quotes:

- "Sometimes when you face challenges, it's not because you're doing something wrong, but because you're doing something right."
- "Your happiness is not someone else's responsibility. You are responsible for your own happiness."
- "Negative talk is like bait. It attracts the enemy."

My favorite chapters are All Is Well and God's Got This.

If you're looking for a bit of positivity, this is a good book to check out.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.

I've purchased so many Joel Osteen books over the years and man I just love it. He has such a great writing style and his way with words just put you at ease. You truly will learn how to have more peace in your life with this book. Joel is great at breaking down the steps that will help you to achieve inner happiness and a closer relationship with God. When can I pre-order his next book ? lol.

I have all of Joel’s books 📚! I love them all ..

In Peaceful on Purpose, Joel Osteen has written a brand-new book on assisting readers in dealing with conflict and how to live in peace, no matter what you may face. He begins the book by explaining how we can live in a mindset of all is well. Even when we are faced with difficult challenges, sickness, business failures, friend betrays us, handling the after effects of the pandemic, marriage struggles, and any other challenges. Joel explained how we can learn to replace our worries with all is well and how this is showing us how to place our trust in God. He looked at the story of the three Hebrew teenagers, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and how they were able to be thrown in to the fiery furnace because they refused to worship and bow down to a golden idol. They could have decided to complain and feel sorry for themselves. Instead, they believed that God will deliver them and protect them. When the king looked into the fiery furnace, he saw four men walking around unharmed. This is when the king realized one of the four men was the Son of God. Joel reminded readers that even though they were walking around and doing the right thing and following God. They still faced opposition and challenges.

He also opened up about how in his own life how he handled his father dying from a heart attack. He shared how he didn’t know how the church would go on and what all would happen. Joel learned this principle and how he had to believe in faith and remember that God is in control. He shared how you can turn negative thoughts around and to not focus on the what ifs in life.

I would recommend this awesome to anyone who is ready to live in peace and to handle difficult challenges that we will face in life. I immensely loved the hopeful attitude that Joel has and how he trained himself with God’s help in living a positive lifestyle. One of my favorite things, he taught was how to carry your spare tire in life. He used this teaching to remind readers to always carry their spare tire and be prepared in life. Many of us carry one of our cars but we fail to be ready to deal with the challenges that life throws at us. Joel shared how we need to make a provision in case things don’t go our way. He explained how we need to make important decisions ahead of time that we won’t get offended, get upset, and get sour. He shared how we can remain in peace and keep moving forward. I also liked how he stressed the criticalness of being in control of our own happiness and not to focus on being responsible for others and their happiness. I believe in readers would follow the principles found in this book, it would help them to live in peace and to live their life to the fullest.

As always Joel is on target helping others regain peace in their lives . Read this short book and pass it on!!!

Easy read for help with peace. Joel gives Biblical examples that you can apply to your life for more peace. Do people get on your nerves? Joel shares a way to remain in peace even when they do.

Peaceful on Purpose: The Power to Remain Calm, Strong, and Confident in Every Season by Joel Osteen
Publisher: FaithWords
Genre: Christian
Release Date: May 18, 2021

Peaceful on Purpose: The Power to Remain Calm, Strong, and Confident in Every Season by Joel Osteen is the book I needed today!

First off, I love how when I read a Joel Osteen book, I can hear him reading it to me. His writing style is so familiar and comforting.

Second, the timing of this book is incredible! I read this book on the day my water came back on after 4 days without (& 3 days without power), due to the crazy Texas snow-pocalypse. Also, tomorrow I'm hopping on a plane to go home for surgery. To say, my stress level has been pretty high would be an understatement. This book served as an incredible reminder that 'All is well' and to preserve my peace.

This book is filled with such great advice. I laughed at parts ("Hello, weed."), I felt nudges at parts that I was really supposed to listen to, and when I finished reading it, I felt lighter.

I'm so grateful to Joel Osteen, FaithWords, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.