Godmothers: Why You Need One. How to Be One.

There is a role unique to women that we abandon easily. We live near each other, but not with each other--and not for each other. We don't want to intrude or judge and, maybe, we don't want to see each other truly succeed. And the world is happy with this unhappy state for women--one that pushes us to conform to a pattern of distrust, disengagement, and competition. It's no wonder we've lost ourselves, and our way.In her most personal, powerful book yet, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere offers a catalytic, transformative vision for women of a different way to live--one that embraces the presence of a godmother--the older, wiser women you can go to and learn from, the strong women who partner with us through life. And everyone needs one! Drawing from her own life, biblical women, and the world of fairy tales, Lisa will show you how to transform what you have into what God wants you to have, push you forward during seasons of doubt, and love you enough to speak truth about God's larger, expansive view of your life. Lisa's candid, compassionate words are your best first step to living as a daughter of God, surrounded by strong relationships and confidence in your calling. From the Inside Flap Lisa Bevere has spent nearly three decades empowering women to find their identity and purpose. She is a cancer survivor and a New York Times bestselling author.  Her books include Without Rival, Adamant, Lioness Arising, and Girls with Swords. Lisa and her husband, John, cofounded Messenger International to develop uncompromising followers of Christ who transform their world. To this end, Messenger has given away over 30 million resources in more than 100 languages. Godmothers.They are not a new idea.But perhaps it's time they were a renewed one. Godparents originated in the first-century church when persecution raged and the fledgling saints were finding their way. It was a time when the gospel was lived more than read and churches met in homes more than church buildings. It was a time when life happened around the table and individuals were woven into a beautiful tapestry of love and interdependence with one another. One of the beauties of godparents was that they wanted more for their godchildren than they had experienced themselves. And as they shared stories of challenge and triumph with one another, both generations grew in faith and strength. We need these types of connections again, and as godmothers lift their goddaughters, they will in turn lift the daughters entrusted to them. God is weaving something this desperate world needs within his daughters, and Lisa Bevere's powerful message offers a trusted voice for the journey ahead. Perhaps you need a godmother . . .Someone to whisper a blessing and a word of courage over your life. Someone to help you close your gaps. A guide who sees your potential waiting to be recognized, your challenges in need of transformation, and your questions requiring honest answers.In her most personal, powerful book yet, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere challenges us to embrace and pursue more in our relationships with one another. Godmothers offers catalytic insights to position women of all ages to make the intimate, authentic connections that help us realize our dreams and close the breaches in our lives.Lisa's candid, compassionate words weave together her personal stories, biblical principles, and the world of fairy tales to move you forward as a goddaughter, surrounded by strong relationships and confidence in your calling.What others are saying about Lisa Bevere"Lisa writes with confidence, poise, and grace as she leads you on a spiritual journey toward unshakable truth."--Craig and Amy Groeschel, pastors of Life.Church; authors of From This Day Forward on Adamant"[Bevere] is sure to win more readers with her insights, effusive love for God, and candid explanations of personal challenges."--Publishers