When God Doesn't Fix It Bible Study Guide: Learning to Walk in God's Plans Instead of Our Own

by Laura Story

For years, recording artist Laura Story believed common Christians myths such as God always promises happy endings, we can avoid pain if we serve God, and God will fix our problems if we just pray hard enough. But this all changed in 2006 when she her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He would never be the same. The fairytale life Laura had dreamed was no longer possible, yet through her broken dreams she was able to find joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus than she knew was possible.


In When God Doesn't Fix It, Laura examines what the Bible says about God and why our lives often don't turn out the way we expect. She examines the brokenness of some of the heroes of our faith—men like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Paul—and shows how despite their flawed stories, God used them in extraordinary ways. This was not because of their faith but because of the faithfulness of their God.


God may not fix everything. In fact, our situation might never change or get better. But we can get better regardless of our situation.

Genres: Christian

128 pages, Paperback

Published March 29, 2016

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Laura Story is a Bible teacher, worship leader, Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter, and bestselling author. “Blessings” was certified gold in 2011 and inspired her first book, What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops. Laura’s music and writing show God’s love and grace intersecting with real life and serve as a reminder that despite questions or circumstances, he is the ultimate author of our story, as told in her second book, When God Doesn’t Fix It. She has a graduate degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005, but her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and the mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.

Reviews

[☆ serethiel ☆]

Page fifteen. To finish, later.

[Cortney Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Bible study. Wonderful questions that make you think.

[PollyAnna Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome Bible Study. Loved doing this with my ladies.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the study and it can be done as a stand-alone without the book.

[John Sheehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice storyline and easy to follow. Powerful in its context guiding readers towards a realistic faith walk.

[Desiray Schultz hayner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good study, a tad repetitive with the video lessons and the bonus lessons but good lessons. I enjoyed her full book the best.

[Melody Okonski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beneficial study

I thoroughly enjoyed this Bible study. Unfortunately, I didn't have a group to do it with. I would like to do it sometime with close friends because I think it would be even more beneficial in a group study. But, even individually, it is very practical, beneficial, and helped me understand the concepts from the Bible better. I read the book before I did the study and I recommend doing that too.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book about when God doesn't do what you expect him to do and that it will still be ok.

I am a fan of Laura for life.