Table of Contents
Praise for Not |Forsaken
One of the greatest heartbreaks of my life was watching my dad walk away from our family. And I know Im not alone. Not Forsaken is one of the most important books of this generation. It will help you reclaim your identity as a fully loved child... of God! Louie Giglio shows us how to know God in a brand new, empowering way. I give this book my highest recommendation.
Lysa TerKeurst ,
#1 New York Times bestselling author,
President of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Much of our worry stems from the fact that we dont view God as a loving Father. Not Forsaken will help you realize how much God cares for you and is committed to taking care of the details of your lifeyoull learn to trust God more.
Pastor Rick Warren ,
Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church,
Author of The Purpose Driven Life and
The Purpose Driven Church
When I first became a Christian, I had a lot to learn. Truth is, I still do. Thankfully, God has been patient with me through the years and shown me what its really like to be His child. But heres the thing: He wants you to discover that same truth in your own life. And I firmly believe Not Forsaken is a great place to start.
Dave Ramsey ,
Bestselling author and nationally
syndicated radio show host
Olympic Gold medals, WNBA titles, and undefeated seasons could easily be described as the most important part of my identity. But its not! Knowing that I am a beloved daughter of a perfect Father literally changed my life years ago and its what I count on every day as a professional athlete. Louies Not Forsaken connects with each one of us as he so clearly points us back to our perfect Father. Open your heart and dive into Not Forsaken ... you wont be the same!
Maya Moore ,
Four-time WNBA Champion,
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist,
WNBA All-Star and all-time leading scorer
Some communicators speak to the heart. Others speak to the head. A choice few are able to speak to both. My friend Louie Giglio is one of these. He is both pastor and teacher. He certainly has pastored and taught me. His new book Not Forsaken addresses a deep need. May God use it to heal and help us all.
Max Lucado ,
Pastor and New York Times bestselling author
Its been said that what comes to mind when you think of God is the most important thing about you. In Not Forsaken , my friend, Pastor Louie Giglio brilliantly and beautifully helps us form a freeing, scriptural image of God. Dont put this important and timely resource down.
Crowder ,
Grammy-nominated artist, musician, and author
To know the love of our heavenly Father is both liberating and empowering. The message of this book is both timely and timeless. It will help to heal the wounds and fill the deepest longings of a generation.
Christine Caine ,
Founder, A21 and Propel
I believe that God will use Not Forsaken to heal hurts in your heart you didnt even know you had.
Levi Lusko ,
Pastor of Fresh Life Church and author
Its all too easy to under-recognize, under-celebrate, and under-utilize some of the wonderful blessings we have as Christians. The amazing privilege that we get to call God Father is likely toward the top of the list. Louies brilliant teaching in Not Forsaken is therefore such an important onereminding us who we are as children of God, and reorienting us in our relationship with Him. This wonderful book is a celebration of the Father heart of God, and of the life-changing identity we have as His sons and daughters. Youll love it!
Matt Redman ,
Global worship leader,
Grammy-winning songwriter, and author
If youre looking for freedom from something done to or withheld from you, Not Forsaken will set your eyes on the One who redeems every wrong and stands ready to shower you with every blessing.
Roma Downey ,
Actress, author, and producer
Having lost my father when I was younger, I know how powerful it is to know that God will be my perfect Father and that Ill never live a day without Him. My heavenly Father filled every void and never missed a ball game, graduation, or birthday. I believe this book, Not Forsaken , will bring hope and healing to us all.
Travis Greene ,
Musician and pastor of Forward City Church
Not Forsaken is a powerful book that offers a revolutionary promise to us all. Louie beautifully describes a God who is for you and not against you, and he invites us to live as a loved son or daughter of the King.
Scott Harrison ,
New York Times bestselling author of
Thirst : A Story of Redemption, Compassion,
and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World
Not Forsaken is a powerful book. An important book. My friend Louie is rightwhat you believe about God is not only the most important thing about you but is absolutely crucial to how you live. Sadly, one of the most misunderstood roles of God is as our Father. I lost my own dad when I was only nine months old and know what its like to lack a healthy comprehension of who He is in that respect. But I have also discovered that embracing God as your heavenly Father can transform your lifefilling you with the abiding reality that you are loved, wanted, secure, have a significant purpose in this world, and have an unshakable eternal hope. So I am grateful to Louie for writing such a thoughtful and timely book about the fatherhood of God. My prayer is that through Louies wise and powerful words, your eyes will be opened to the awesome, sacrificial love God has for you so you can comprehend who you are as His beloved child. Because in this truth is healing, freedom, overflowing hope, and all the eternal blessings God has for you.
Dr. Charles Stanley ,
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Atlanta,
President, In Touch Ministries
OTHER BOOKS BY
LOUIE GIGLIO
Goliath Must Fall
Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science
The Comeback
Waiting Here For You
Passion: The Bright Light of Glory
I Am Not But I Know I Am
The Air I Breathe
Copyright 2019 by Louie Giglio
All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
978-1-5359-5695-6
Published by B&H Publishing Group
Nashville, Tennessee
Dewey Decimal Classification: 231.1
Subject Heading: GOD / FATHERHOOD / FATHER-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture is taken from New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Also used: New American Standard Bible ( nasb ), copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
Also used: English Standard Version ( esv ), ESV Text Edition: 2016. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Also used: The Message ( msg ), copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson.
Also used: New Living Translation ( nlt ), copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Cover design is a collaborative work by B&H and Passion. Author photo Cameron Powell.
