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If Not for the Grace of God: Learning to Live Independently from Struggles and Frustrations
Joyce Meyer explains the power of the grace of God and how you can receive it through faith. She teaches the difference between having faith in God, which will lead you into peace, and having faith in your own abilities, which will bring you into frustration.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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Joyce Meyer
1,619 books3,912 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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May 13, 2011
I gave this book three stars because it contains some good principles and the amount of scripture used is very supportive (though I'm not keen on the Amplified Bible, which she uses predominantly). However, Joyce Meyer's style of writing isn't easy to read. I think this particular book would be better read as a devotional/daily reading because the writing just doesn't flow. I wanted a book I could really get into but found myself glazing over a little.
I find Joyce Meyer's podcasts to be very inspirational and I really enjoyed the book 'Battlefield of the Mind', but this one (as I have found with other JM books) was a bit of a drag.
I find Joyce Meyer's podcasts to be very inspirational and I really enjoyed the book 'Battlefield of the Mind', but this one (as I have found with other JM books) was a bit of a drag.
March 11, 2014
Very good for a new believer like my self to be able to learn about gods grace, and how I have also struggled with reading and know the bible . Very very helpful tool for me and was an easy read. Joyce rocks !
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT READ
January 16, 2016
It has been quite some time since I read a copy of Joyce Meyer's books. This one I located in the law library I work in (with some spiritual selections in the nonfiction shelves). Thus far, this is one of my least liked reads by this author. I usually love her work and greatly admire the delivery as well as the organization of the book aside from the writing. I have purchased numerous material and books by this author in the past. Yet the book cover (different one than this one illustrated), title, and author had captured my interest in the read itself. I hope to dove back into the read once I go back to work which is resting on my desk.
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Adrienna Turner
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September 13, 2013
Very interesting book.Taught me about the undeserved grace of God.And not to keep blaming myself of past mistakes and whatever difficult,temptations,situations,falls,thorns in our flesh we are going through.His Grace,God's Grace will see us through them all.Amen.I thank God for his GRACE....And i ask of it every second of the day.Amen..Thank you Jehovah my provider...
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March 6, 2010I just started this book the other day. I'm trying to read it as part of my Quiet Time. But I really need to set apart a separate time each day to sit and read and do the study guide. It looks like it will be good.
December 22, 2015
Took me ages but I had a few books on the go. I actually liked it a lot. There's certain parts like "having fun with favour" and conviction is individual that spoke to me and ill definitely refer to it again
July 9, 2009
Wonderful book !
March 20, 2013
One of my favorite Joyce Meyer books...helped me so much!
June 8, 2013
One of the Best book I have ever read !
November 17, 2013
Really like this book. This is my second time reading it and I am happy to receive God's grace on my life.
November 7, 2014
Loved it so much and i took my dear time with it.
October 24, 2015
As with all her books I took my time to read and reflect in this. By far one of her best works... Spoke directly to me as always
January 3, 2026
YAY!!!
If Not For The Grace Of God is THE first book I have read this year and this was the best book to start off the year.
Just like in all of Joyce Meyer’s novel, the book starts off by explaining what Grace is. We learn that Grace replaces sin and how it is also like a seed, and that it must be grown in order to reap the benefits. She also writes more about sanctification (the action of making something holy). She also talks about how we should show mercy and not judgment towards others and to always look at the bright, positive side of every single situation.
I highly recommend this book to any person who wants to learn more about Grace and grow into fellowship with the lord. Joyce has written over 100 books and they are all useful in our daily walk with ourselves, others and above all, god!
If Not For The Grace Of God is THE first book I have read this year and this was the best book to start off the year.
Just like in all of Joyce Meyer’s novel, the book starts off by explaining what Grace is. We learn that Grace replaces sin and how it is also like a seed, and that it must be grown in order to reap the benefits. She also writes more about sanctification (the action of making something holy). She also talks about how we should show mercy and not judgment towards others and to always look at the bright, positive side of every single situation.
I highly recommend this book to any person who wants to learn more about Grace and grow into fellowship with the lord. Joyce has written over 100 books and they are all useful in our daily walk with ourselves, others and above all, god!
April 14, 2019
GRACE, GRACE and more GRACE!
Joyce was right in saying that Grace is not taught enough (or at all) and should be included in a new believer's education. It is not by works but by the unmerited GRACE of God!
Joyce was right in saying that Grace is not taught enough (or at all) and should be included in a new believer's education. It is not by works but by the unmerited GRACE of God!
September 15, 2019
Unfortunately Joyce has written a LOT of books - and I say “unfortunately” because, much as I like Joyce Meyer, it seems that anymore her books are just a reshuffling of old material given a new title. This book, however, is one of her older ones (1995) and it’s a good one.
November 21, 2019
This is the first book I would read written by this author and I am very impressed. Its life-changing and I'm even applying some of her rules to live a healthy life.
November 12, 2021
Wonderful!
I love this book! It has taught me what Grace is and has helped me grow my relationship with God!
I love this book! It has taught me what Grace is and has helped me grow my relationship with God!
January 18, 2023
I love the messages in Joyce's books. She is also humble and willing to admit her own faults which makes the books relatable
June 21, 2019
La gracia es un favor inmerecido de Dios (un regalo de Dios, que nos lo da por su solo voluntad, que no hemos hecho ni podríamos hacer nada para merecerlo) y más allá de eso, es por su gracia que tenemos el poder del Espíritu Santo para que su voluntad sea hecha a través de nosotros y que nos mantenga alejados del pecado.
Dejando a su gracia crecer en nosotros será como aprendemos a estar más cerca de Él y saber que desea de nosotros. No ayuda también a matar nuestro orgullo alejándonos de nuestras obras y permitiendo que El las realice a través de nosotros.
Que la fe, aunque es muy importante pues “sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios”, es solo el medio para tener la gracia, que llega a nosotros cuando recibimos a Jesucristo en nuestro corazón, y que desde ese momento permanece y hace su obra a través de nosotros.
Dejando a su gracia crecer en nosotros será como aprendemos a estar más cerca de Él y saber que desea de nosotros. No ayuda también a matar nuestro orgullo alejándonos de nuestras obras y permitiendo que El las realice a través de nosotros.
Que la fe, aunque es muy importante pues “sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios”, es solo el medio para tener la gracia, que llega a nosotros cuando recibimos a Jesucristo en nuestro corazón, y que desde ese momento permanece y hace su obra a través de nosotros.
February 1, 2017
Love her books. My only complaint is rather trivial. I love to highlight and annotate several observations, comments or references in books as I'm reading them. Unfortunately, this book was bound so tightly that it made it almost impossible to write on it. :( it needed to be more bendy, flexible and accessible. That's all. :)
February 13, 2018
Excellent help for those who struggle to live as they should. Emphasizes the role that grace plays in helping us to not just deal with our weaknesses, but to overcome them. Practical advice for those who struggle to achieve life in Christ through human effort alone by offering a better way.
June 15, 2018
Very informative book.
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