It Will Be Okay by Lysa TerKeurst ~ Trusting God Through Fear and Change {Review & Giveaway}




Lysa TerKeurst
Illustrated by Natalia Moore
Juvenile Fiction

It really will be Okay

Growing up brings change (whether we like it or not). Change can trigger fears that are sometimes real and sometimes imagined. How do kids learn early on that in the midst of these uncomfortable times, they don't have to be afraid?

Little Seed and Little Fox are facing fears, changes, and brand-new things. And they don't like it one bit!

Through this unlikely friendship, children can identify with the main characters and will:
  • Discover that God is always with them as they overcome new or scary circumstances
  • Replace doubtful thoughts about God's plan as they learn to trust Him through change
  • Build their relationship with God by introducing them to the scripturally based characteristics of who God is
It Will Be Okay will show your child that in the end, it really will be okay because we have a God who is good and kind and always watching over us!




My Thoughts

If you are a sappy sentimental momma like me, I would suggest having a box of tissue handy when first reading this book. The story centers around Little Fox, Little Seed, and the Farmer. Little Seed is very content to live in his comfy seed packet in the warm and dry shed. He knows his environment and what to expect day after day. Kind of like you and I in our comfy houses.

Little Fox has a nice and cozy den that he lives in but it can be scary when the storms come. On one such stormy day Little Fox seeks out the shed for shelter and meets Little Seed. Before you know it they become the very best of friends.

All is well until one day the Farmer, who by the way is " always good and always kind" decides it is time to plant the seed. Suddenly Little Seed finds himself in a place he's never been and he's scared. The farmer assures him that he knows what's best and to trust him. Trust is easy in a nice and safe environment, but when the place you find yourself is unknown it can be terrifying.

Little Fox doesn't know what has happened to his new friend. Kind of like how we mommas feel when our little one is out of our sight. Is everything okay? Will my little one be safe? But for those of us that trust in the Father, we have the assurance that He is always watching even when we don't realize it. The same can be said about the Farmer in the story.

Before long Little Seed began to flourish in his new environment. In fact he eventually grows into a beautiful tree that provides great pleasure for his friend Little Fox. By trusting the Farmer, Little Seed grew to be what he was designed to be.

I love the message that this book helps us instill in our kids. When the Father is looking out after you, there is absolutely nothing that escapes His attention. We can trust Him because He is always good and kind and He is watching over us even in the dark and scary places.

Coloring Sheets

Tommy Nelson has some absolutely adorable coloring sheets that go along with the book. You can download them here.












The Giveaway

We have partnered with Tommy Nelson to offer one of our readers a copy of It Will Be Okay. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will run through midnight on Thursday, October 30, 2014. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. The winner will be contacted by email and will have forty-eight hours to claim the prize. If unclaimed, a new winner will be drawn. The winners’ entries will be verified. Please enter the contest using the Rafflecopter form below. All entries are optional.

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7 comments:

  1. Is it just me? If I am going to be completely honest... While I would love to read this book to my children, they are not the only one who would benefit from the gentle reminder of trusting God, I could too. :o) This book would benefit everyone in a family to read together -

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    1. It's not just you! We completely agree. Best children's book for adults that we've read in a long time!!! Every family should get it and read it.

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  2. Let me try again because I posted prior to seeing the specific question I was to answer ;o) Sorry about that! When my children are afraid... I remind them that we are never truly alone. The Lord is always with us no matter where we are.

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  3. We reassure our frightened children by telling them to pray to God for help. Also, we use "stop, breathe, and think" as cues to help them remember to calm down when they are really upset and afraid.

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    1. Great advice . . . stop, breathe, and think! I'm going to have to remember to use that (for myself and the kiddos!).

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  4. We sit down and talk about what is scaring her and then we pray with her about the issue!

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  5. We talk about it and pray with him and then do a little cuddle.

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