The God Who Stays, Matthew West
The God Who Stays, Matthew West
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The God Who Stays
Life Looks Different with Him by Your Side

Author: Matthew West, Matt Litton, Lysa Terkeurst

Narrator: Matthew West, Carrie Brewer

Unabridged: 5 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/06/2022


Synopsis

Read by the author.Have you ever felt adrift and alone after losing a job, a dream, a loved one, or your sense of purpose in life? In The God Who Stays, Matthew West uses stories and Scripture to encourage you that wherever you are and whatever you’re going through, God is right by your side—and nothing can separate you from His love and grace. Through the dramatic events of 2020 and the ensuing uncertainty and anxiety ever since, people’s lives and illusions of security have been turned upside down. Whenever our plans, hopes, and dreams are put on hold—or worse, lost forever—we feel discouraged, lost, and isolated, and desperately praying, “God, where are You?”Matthew West’s newest book, The God Who Stays, is an engaging and thoughtful exploration, balanced with his trademark wit and humor, that helps us reconnect to the biblical truth of Immanuel—“God with us”—a personal Savior who never leaves our side and who always answers when we cry out for help. The God Who Stays contains:An exploration of the character of the God who faithfully travels with us through every season of our lifeEncouragement in a time of isolation and anxiety that many have been experiencingPersonal stories, experiences, and discoveries from Matthew’s own faith journey In his most personal book yet, join Matthew on a spiritual journey of rediscovery and revival inspired by the words of his hit song “The God Who Stays.” Renew your faith and find rest and healing through biblical truth. 

About Matthew West

Matthew West has built his career as a revered storyteller. The five-time GRAMMY nominee, dubbed by Billboard as "one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters," has been awarded multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, notched 30 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter, and has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name. Matthew is passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. My Story Your Glory marks his seventh book following: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One, Hello, My Name Is and The God Who Stays. The new 30-day devotional was inspired by his 22-track album of the same title which was released in 2023. Matthew and his wife, Emily, live in Nashville with their two daughters, Lulu and Delaney.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Erin on August 30, 2022

I always enjoy reading books that include personal life experiences from people whose voices I've heard and know. I completely read this book in the author's voice! This was a beautiful look at getting back to the basics of our faith. Using the backdrop of 2020 when the world shut down and his tour......more

Goodreads review by Katie on September 03, 2022

Thank you for an advanced readers edition of this book! I’ve always been a fan of Matthew West’s music, so I was immediately intrigued when I saw this book on NetGalley. It’s lighthearted, yet reflective during deeper conversations. It almost felt like reading journal entries at times due to the con......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 30, 2022

We learn all the places God stays, the 1 place He does not stay and how to come to Him. Great book with awesome stories throughout.......more

Goodreads review by Sussie on December 02, 2022

This was a very exciting book to read! I've always listened to Matthew Wests music so I was curious about the book he wrote. The book consists of many stories and testimonies of God from the fans Mathew West meet on his tour. These stories were such a joy to read about how God is moving in other peo......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on September 13, 2022

This book Matthew West talks about his experiences through the pandemic and how it shook and then shaped his faith. He goes into very personal stories about how he felt like God was 6 feet away and how he had to get back to the foundations of his faith abs remember that He is the God who stays so if......more