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Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely
Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely | Lysa TerKeurst
The enemy wants us to feel rejected . . . left out, lonely, and less than. When we allow him to speak lies through our rejection, he pickpockets our purpose. Cripples our courage. Dismantles our dreams. And blinds us to the beauty of Christ s powerful love. In Uninvited, Lysa shares her own deeply personal experiences with rejection from the incredibly painful childhood abandonment by her father to the perceived judgment of the perfectly toned woman one elliptical over. With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa helps readers: Release the desire to fall apart or control the actions of others by embracing God-honoring ways to process their hurt. Know exactly what to pray for the next ten days to steady their soul and restore their confidence. Overcome the two core fears that feed our insecurities by understanding the secret of belonging. Stop feeling left out and start believing that "set apart" does not mean "set aside." End the cycle of perceived rejection by refusing to turn a small incident into a full blown issue. "
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LeafingThroughLife
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I liked the heart of this one but wanted it to be a little more about the “feeling left out” of the subtitle than feeling actively rejected. Not a perfect fit for me in this season, but still worth reading. February #bookspin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 8mo
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alindemann
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Really great book. Very raw and real.

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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There were some good reminders and lessons in this book! A bit more cheesy than my taste, but still good reminders.

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Rissa1
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I related to this book very strongly. As a stay at home mom feeling left out, less valuable, and lonely are all feelings I struggle with. #20in4 3:12:16

Texreader That‘s so tough. I lost some close friends in the last couple of years so I can relate. I can say my kids (freshman in college and high school sophomore) are now excellent company and good friends. Just afraid of the empty nest looming on the horizon now. Lots of hugs to you. 💜 3y
Rissa1 @Texreader my kids are at the awkward ages of 12 and 9. Just the right ages that they don't want me around for everything but still need me for driving and activites, which leaves little time for me to see my friends who live a little over an hour away (not so far that visiting never happens, but far enough that I can't just drop in). I have started becoming more involved with volunteering in my church. 3y
Texreader @Rissa1 That‘s so smart. I‘ll probably do something similar when it‘s empty nest time. Fortunately I feel like I‘m good friends with my team at work. Husband works from home and even though he‘s an extreme introvert I know the days get very long for him. 3y
wordslinger42 I loved this one a lot, too 💜 All of her books are so wonderful! 3y
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cupcakeluther1015
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I could not get into this book. Maybe this particular book would be good If I had a history of abandonment.

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Libby1
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Today‘s challenge. 🌈

How are you, my Litten friends? I‘m sorry I‘ve been AWOL for so long. I‘m sending the little bit of love and hope I have to you today in a global, socially distanced hug.

wordslinger42 I loved Uninvited so much! Lysa TerKeurst is the best 💜 5y
Kalalalatja ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💞💞💞 5y
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JaclynW 🤗💕🤗💕 5y
jhod Hi! Nice to see you xx 5y
TrishB 👋 hi good to see you! 5y
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Reader6691
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jen_the_scribe

A book about feeling loved by God despite what life throws at you. It especially resonated with me when she talked about the lack of a relationship with her father. A spiritual memoir of sorts.

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Meglet
Mehso-so

While I could relate very strongly to feelings of rejection that she discusses, I found most of the book unhelpful, largely in the way of ‘I already knew that...easier said than done.‘ Oh well. I guess I should have known it wasn‘t going to be that easy to resolve this struggle.

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saguarosally
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This is a great month for my reading. I read a book. I read more than one. That‘s something I enjoyed or learned. I‘m happy with it, but next month I‘m going to read more about Massachusetts. #stats #februarystats

Well-ReadNeck ❤️📸 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Great job! 📚💖 6y
saguarosally @bookriot must have seen that I needed some good MA books! ;) 6y
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coffeewithbooks
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Finally my cuddle reading buddy here 😊❤️🐶
#petsoflitsy #dogsoflitsy #readingbuddy #24B42019 #readathon

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coffeewithbooks
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Starting to get back into reading after being a huge reading slump. This book is really good and help me though a lot . I hardly recommend it. Glad to be reading this for @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 #24B42019 readathon.
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Has you see I have a lot of tabs on the side ❤️. Will anyone like to see a post on that?
#reading #christianoflitsy #christianbooks #mustread #greatbook #readathons

BeansPage That book looks loved 💕👍🏻 6y
coffeewithbooks @TheReadingMermaid it is very ❤️😊 I was thinking about doing a post on it 6y
BeansPage If you love it that much I say go for it! 😁 6y
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Andrew65 Sounds a great book! 6y
Laura317 I‘d love to see some of your tabs! @biblecoffeebooks 6y
coffeewithbooks @Laura317 I am so a post on it once a finish it . I have two different methods for Christian books and regular books 📚 ❤️ 6y
coffeewithbooks @Andrew65 are we supposed to track our hours ? 6y
Andrew65 @biblecoffeebooks Most people do, but some don‘t. It‘s really down to your personal preference. The most important thing is to enjoy reading alongside other Littens and letting us know what you are reading. 😊 6y
coffeewithbooks @Andrew65 okay cool thanks(: 6y
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saguarosally
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#24b42019 @Andrew65 @TheReadingMermaid

Starting out with trying to finish off a few last books. I don‘t think Christian self-help is my genre. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Andrew65 Good luck, don‘t think it‘d be my genre either. 6y
saguarosally @Andrew65 I loved it in my late teens and early twenties. Things are different now. 6y
Mindyrecycles Ditto here. Raised IFB and now no. Just no. 6y
saguarosally @Mindyrecycles I wasn‘t IFB, but I saw a bit of that. It‘s just not something sustainable for me. 6y
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jcbookworm2
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"It was as if I walked into each of these situations suddenly feeling like I wouldn't be able to breathe, unless someone else invited me in."

I've never related to a quote more than this one. This is exactly how I feel in any networking situation. Definitely an area I need to work on.

Live loved ♡

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coffeewithbooks
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I hardly recommend this to everyone. It is a really good book and made me cry a few times. I am only on chapter 2 and loving it. Also, I am doing a buddy read with a friend in church who read it 3 times.
#christianread #mustread #favoritebook

wordslinger42 Such a good read! I'm excited to read her new book, too! 6y
Laura317 Haven‘t read this, but The Best Yes is one of my favs of her books. 6y
coffeewithbooks I will have to check them out (: 6y
saguarosally I‘m trying to read it, but it‘s just not me. 6y
coffeewithbooks @saguarosally yes I left it now pick it up again 6y
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coffeewithbooks
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I hardly recommend this to everyone. It is a really good book and made me cry a few times. I am only on chapter 2 and loving it. Also, I am doing a buddy read with a friend in church who read it 3 times.
#christianread #mustread #favoritebook

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Lex_Edland
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Best Read of 2017! God chose me, in His courts, I'm always invited!

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Ashley_Morgan
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Man, this lady has been speaking some truth into my heart lately.

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aprilpohren
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Grabbed this at our Church library. I think it may be one that I will have to buy my own copy of.

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LatrelWhite
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Yes...working through the book, study guide and audio book😝 for Bible study class!!!! #Uninvited by Lisa TerKeurst

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PacingTheCage
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#Bleeckersays Mom I'm glad you're home #pugsoflitsy

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Emily92Bibliophile
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4⭐️This was the July book for my Book Club. I love self help books but if they don't apply to me at the time I read it, I have a difficult time reading it. There was much wisdom in this book, and I loved how she spoke about difficult issues. However I had to speed read/ skip a couple chapters just because I am not feeling rejection at this point in my life. Sometime down the road, I am sure I will come back to this book with the wisdom it provides

Emily92Bibliophile Picture: nonfiction room ( visitors side) at New York Public Library. oh. My. Word. It was wonderful and I spent 3 blissful hours reading there. 7y
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Emily92Bibliophile
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New satin- like pajamas ( but alas they are not- I am going to use my Anne Shirley imagination that they are so because they feel an awful like it) and evening reading before bed. 💙📚🌳

underthebelljar Such a good book! 7y
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Emily92Bibliophile
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Dreary and quiet afternoon at the library, but going to snag some reading time during lunch before Tail Waggin Tutors arrive 🐩🐶🐾#BookClubRead

Zelma Sounds like a fun afternoon! 👍🐶 7y
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SiriuslyBookish
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Denisereads75
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I love Lysa TerKeurst's books. I always find nuggets of wisdom from her writing. This book was no exception.

KathyWheeler My niece recommended The Best Yes to me because I have a hard time with no. I loved it. I'll check this one out as well. 7y
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Joy4Lit
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This book will get you as you get it. Ladies, do you have an injured heart in any shape or form? From your past or because you can't see your future? This book applies to you. My gosh, this lady knows how to write. And she's funny. #bonuspoints Highly recommend. Revelations in each chapter. Loved it. #univited #lysaterkeurst

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Beastbarbie
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No amount of outside achievement fixes inside hurts.

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IamIamIam
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Had to bail on this one. It was way too Christian based as opposed to a psychology book as I had thought it was. Oh well...good thing I got it for a buck through Amazon!

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IamIamIam
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Picked this up a while ago to try and get to know my demons...I met one face to face tonight & it's uglier than I thought. No selfies for that beast...

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TamarackTrail
Pickpick

This book came into my life at the perfect time. Written as though you are talking to your best friend. If you ever feel alone, rejected, or left out, this book will give you hope.

Mtroiano I've heard so many good things about this book! 8y
MyNamesParadise Added to stack! 8y
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TamarackTrail
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What a perfect description of rejection...

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TamarackTrail
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I live the way Lysa describes going to a party full of people and feeling completely alone... This book is hard to put down and came into my life at the perfect time. #introvert #rejection #god

Mtroiano 🙌🏼 8y
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Duffer
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Feet up, crackling fire, new book. #happy

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intothehallofbooks
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I've read this book three times this year. This was my first audio experience. The first two times: I read slowly, I highlighted, I reread parts, I absorbed the good stuff. I felt understood. I left a review on Litsy.

With this third audio read, I did not have as intense a reading experience as before. Perhaps this is because the narrator read a little too fast. Or maybe after three times, I almost have the book memorized.

👉🏻 Highly recommend.

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Moonglotexas
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Pickpick

Just a fantastic, life changing book with #onewordtitles #photoadaynov16 @RealLifeReading

underthebelljar Loved this book so much ❤️ 8y
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InspirationClothesline
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This book has so much truth laced into it. Despite the fact that I did not identify with the subtitle I found this book met me right where I am. Better read in community with others! I loved the study guide. It extends & enhances the book itself. It can be done independently, but was more of an experience with the two functioning as a pair. TerKeurst shares vulnerably, dives into Scripture, addresses challenging topics, & challenges us to as well.

britt_brooke Nice photo. 📷👌🏻 8y
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InspirationClothesline
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Devoured. This is one that I would have quit on if I hadn't been reading it in community and boy oh boy am I grateful I didn't. Life changing.

Laura317 I loved The Best Yes. I'm looking forward to this one even more now! 8y
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BetweenTheCoversBlog
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For my thoughts on this and other titles, check out my blog at readallthethings.wordpress.com! Thanks for stopping by! 😀

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InspirationClothesline
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Sharing a little secret about this book, on my blog now. Review coming to Litsy soon!

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InspirationClothesline
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Our moms small group is writing weekly quotes from the book on globes. The idea of being "set apart" is definitely one that stands out from this weeks reading.

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