Encouragement for the reader to continue leaning on God even when life gets hard. Resilient Faith is a book that would be a great gift to loved ones who are in a season of hardships or when you're in one yourself.

*I received a digital ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my review.

We all stumble and fall. We all get discouraged. Resilience is required to get back up and continue on the journey of faith. The Allens address many issues facing young people and career age. They cover emotions such as feeling like a failure or feeling rejected. Rather than feeling sorry for ourselves, they encourage us to remember that God has compassion for us. We can share that compassion with others, taking our minds off of ourselves and onto helping others. Some of the topics covered are practical things, like exercise and sleep and our diet. They go through the armor in Ephesians six for instruction, ending with prayer.

The book is rather conversational in style so would appeal to young Christians or those busy with family and career. It is not a deep, theological study. The authors suggest reading a chapter a day. I think that is a bit much. A chapter a week would make for a good study with a trusted group of friends. There are questions for reflection that could be used for discussion. There is also a prayer for each chapter.

This book is good encouragement to remain grounded in trust and faith in the midst of trials. There is an emphasis on the importance of being in God's Word as that is what God uses for our transformation. Practical suggestions are included for getting in the Word and for maintaining a good prayer life.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

A concise, helpful book on how to rely on God through the times in life where we are struggling. This book is very practical in nature and explains the basic principles of following God even when times are tough. Easy to read and encouraging!