The God Who Stays: Life Looks Different with Him by Your Side

by Matthew West, Matt Litton (With), Lysa TerKeurst (Foreword by)

Overview

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 life
• Encouragement in a time of isolation and anxiety that many have been experiencing
• Personal 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785291626
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	160,318
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword Lysa TerKeurst xi

Chapter 1 Does God Keep His Distance? 1

Chapter 2 Why Does God Stay? 9

Chapter 3 God Stays with His Plan 27

Chapter 4 God Stays with Imperfect People 43

Chapter 5 God Stays Out of Safe Spaces 61

Chapter 6 God Stays with Those in Need 79

Chapter 7 God Stays in Times of Anxiety and Fear 99

Chapter 8 God Stays for the Party 117

Chapter 9 God Stays on the Move 137

Chapter 10 God Stays the Same 157

Chapter 11 Being the People Who Stay 175

Notes 191

Acknowledgments 193

About the Author 195