Believe: Hope Has Your Name on It (2024)

Believe: Hope Has Your Name on It is another stimulating, faith-building, powerful book by Joel Osteen. I’ve read many of his books and they never fail to inspire and empower me.

I love the message of this book. Believing holds so much power, and many examples are exposed here. When we make up our minds to believe we unleash so much that could otherwise lay dormant in our lives.

When things feel hopeless…believe. When things might not look promising, we can always depend on God’s promises. What a glorious God we have.

If you, or someone you know, needs comfort or encouragement, this little book serves a heaping dose of hope.

First Line: One of the greatest abilities God has given each of us is our ability to believe.
Genre: Christian Personal Growth
Author: Joel Osteen
Page Count: 128

#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine.

In Believe, Joel Osteen has written a book discussing the power of believing and using it to change your entire life. When we choose to believe this in fact will help us to ignite the promises of God and to witness His favor throughout the day. We can learn to believe what God has stated over our lives and get in agreement with Him. Paul prayed in Ephesians 1:19 that believers and those that would believe would learn to understand the greatness of God’s power. Joel stated how we must learn to just get in agreement with God and say Lord, I believe. He shared a story found in scripture that discussed how a little girl was very sick and the dad came to Jesus and begged for him to heal his daughter. Jesus kept making stops along the way and never arrived there before she died. He told them if they would only believe, then she would be made well. Jesus did pray for her and she was healed. We can use this example to believe that God is able to turn anything around, fix our financial burdens, bring our wayward children home, provide healing, help us to find our spouse, have children, our dreams to come to pass, and whatever else you are believing God for. The book is derived from material, “All Things are Working for Your Good, The Power of Favor, Think Better, Live Better, and Break Out”

In the book, he shared a story about a young couple who attended Lakewood Church. They had a dream to buy their first home and they believed what scriptures stated about God’s favor and Ephesians 3:20. For ten years, they saved up the money for their dream home. They were about to close on the house when her house lost his job on his birthday. They believed that God was a God of justice and He could bring restoration. The husband didn’t get his hopes up. He was still looking for a job and volunteering at church. Five months later and out of the blue he received a phone call from his old job. It was someone from corporate explaining that they had fired the whole management team. The company wanted him to come back and they restored all of his benefits and retirement. The house was unfortunately sold by then. But God provided them with another home that turned how to be in a better area and for a better price.

I would recommend this awesome book about believing and being mindful of what you are believing. I loved the concept for this book and it’s a wonderful book to help you to feel refreshed. I greatly connected with the importance of setting your thermostat on God’s promises and keep our mindsets set on things above. Even when the temperature changes, we can learn to stay in faith and not be moved by what we see. We can instead by moved by what we know. This was very life changing in reading about how we need set our thermostat and not be moved by whatever is happening around us. I also loved how he went into detail about our anchor of hope. Sometimes we have to cut the lines to break free from whatever is holding us down. This will help us to have the right perceptive and remember to have hope in what matters. I was touched by the incredible story he shared regarding an inmate who was convicted of selling drugs and sentenced to 40 years and how watching Lakewood changed his life. He believed that he would get out early and was released and attended a service and explained to Joel how he changed his life. This was breathtaking to read and how he was able to believe for God’s favor. I also liked reading about how he was able to get the Compaq Center and move Lakewood Church there and all the challenges and obstacles that they face. These were inspiring to read about.

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”

I'm pretty sure all of us need an extra dash of hope and encouragement now and again in this world today. Joel Osteen offers hope to Believers in his new book, Believe: Hope Has Your Name on It.

Believe is a compact book with a lot of hope and encouraging words packed inside it. In just a few short chapters, Osteen encourages readers to step out in faith and believe for whatever they need to believe for. He shares from several Bible stories: Queen Esther, Peter in the boat with Jesus, Elisha helping his people not to starve and several more stories that show God's power and how He helps us when we need Him to. He also shares from his life and the lives of other Christians, like his mom and his brother, as well as a young person healed of cancer. These hopeful stories show that God truly is working in the world today just as He did during Bible times. As someone going through some challenges right now, I truly did appreciate this hopeful book. I know these stories, as a seasoned Christian, but yet it is so nice to be reminded of them when you need them. Sometimes we just don't have encouragers around us when we need them.While the information in Believe may not be completely new to you, you may need to remember these things at just the right time too. If that is you, I encourage you to let Joel Osteen be your encourager through this book. Believe would make a good gift for someone going through hard times too.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions within this review are my own.

I've read many of Osteen's books, and I always find at least a few encouraging tidbits in each one. This one is no exception. I was drawn to the premise and how hope is key to navigating this life (and I've sure found that to be true the past few years!). Osteen presents many tips in the book to help the reader stay hopeful, no matter what life throws their way. The book is a great reminder that God is always there, and we can activate His promises by believing.

Chapters include:
- The Power of Believing
- Anchored to Hope
- By This Time Next Year
- Ask Big
- Step Into the Unknown

*Note: The material in this book is material that was previously published in various books.*

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.

Believe by Joel Osteen is a powerful book that encourages faith, dreams, and courage. It explores the impact of belief on our lives, unlocking God's promises and extraordinary possibilities.

Osteen guides readers on staying hopeful when faced with challenges, urging them to embrace courage and trust in God's plan. The book emphasizes bold prayer and highlights the remarkable power of belief.

With relatable stories and practical advice, Osteen's uplifting words inspire readers during times of doubt. Believe serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that nothing can hinder God's purpose when we truly believe.

Believe is an empowering read that reminds us of the incredible power of belief. Joel Osteen's wisdom and optimism make this book a valuable resource for unlocking our potential and experiencing miracles.

I am always a bit skeptical of Joel Osteen's works, but this small hardcover, Believe: Hope Has Your Name On It presents a newfound idea. Hope is something that we as Christians can have a difficult time clinging to. We know it's there. We know it's coming. But we often grow weary. Osteen does a great job of encouraging readers and providing ideas for remaining hopeful amidst challenging circ*mstances.

I always feel positive and full of hope when I read one of the book of Joel Osteen. I love how he makes look God so differently from the catholic way. He makes us feel like we must ask big and bold, in a worthy way, not a "slave" way. We can ask abundance to a "more than enough God" because he is our provider. He could give us nations if we'd dare to ask..... the best part of all I say is, I learned this way of thinking with Joel. Not from the Catholic way.

I won this as a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
Typical Joel Osteen book. He is encouraging and positive. I would say if youre into Joel Osteen you'll enjoy this. I would also say its more the same & nothing terribly new

Loved reading what was already in me just waiting to be revealed. This is one that will need to be read several times to encourage myself in the Lord as David did.
Yes, I’ve ventured on waters that seem unknown but the presence of the Lord will keep me afloat.

3.5. Repeats material from his other books.

Very uplifting. Positive. God centered.

A short and sweet read. I liked a specific quote that said, “We think ‘God, part the river and I’ll go.’ But God says ‘GO, and I’ll part the river.’