It Will be Okay: Trusting God Through Fear and Change

By Lysa TerKeurst

For many children, the idea of growing up creates fears that are sometimes real and sometimes imagined. How can kids learn that even when they face new and unfamiliar situations, they don't have to be afraid? Written by New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, It Will Be Okay will help kids discover that, in the end, it really will be okay because we have a God who is good and kind and always with us.

Little Seed and Little Fox are facing big changes and brand-new circumstances--and they don't like it one bit! Through this unlikely friendship, children will discover that no matter how scared or anxious they are about something new or unknown, God is always with them.

This picture book is a helpful resource for children, ages 4 to 8, who:

• are struggling with anxiety or fear
• have recently suffered the loss of a loved one
• are facing bullying or are having a hard time coping with a move
• are making a transition between homes such as foster care or adoption

The whimsical art by Natalia Moore will put a smile on kids' faces and put their minds at ease. Just as Little Seed and Little Fox learn to trust that the Farmer is good and kind, children will also learn to trust God. In the end, it will be okay because God is always with us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Oct 14, 2014
• ISBN: 9780718030438

Lysa TerKeurst

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband Chaz and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

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Reviews for It Will be Okay

[Margaret Hepworth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I like the analogy between the little seed and the farmer. Even though little seed wanted to stay in the little packet, the farmer had bigger plans for the little seed. The little seed learned to trust the farmer and realize even when something is new and scary, it will be okay.

[Rachel Barbour · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this story made me happy [my 8 year old daughter]

[Zujun Romeijn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There are good pictures, it's a great book. Wow! Great!

[إيمانالخطيب · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it it is very good I like it

[tmtrvlr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Things are changing, and Little Seed and Little Fox are having new experiences that frighten them. It Will Be Okay is a beautiful story to teach children to trust God through trying times. The book begins with 10 scripture verses to memorize. The verses chosen are easily taken in shorter sections for younger children.

Little Seed is snug in his little packet in the farmer’s shed and when Little Fox seeks shelter there from a storm, he asks Little Seed to be his friend. The story makes the Farmer the kind and loving person looking after them even when they don’t know it. This is repeated several times through the book. That personalizes the trust relationship we have with God and makes that relationship so much easier for children to understand.

It is a light hearted story and I especially liked Little Fox’s adventure trying to find Little Seed and all the places searched. The illustrations by Natalia Moore are beautiful and playful. I highly recommend this book for young children, including non-readers who will delight in the characters. I also recommend it as a gift, for Sunday School classes or for pre-school classes.

I received a copy of this book through the BookLook Blogger program in exchange for an honest review.