Author and pastor Max Lucado celebrates God's promise to restore and renew. Max prepares readers for the journey ahead by encouraging them to trust that God is the author of new beginnings; rely on God's love and protection; hold on to enduring hope; make a difference in the lives of others; and set our sights on our eternal home.

Includes the Lucado reader's guide.

Introduction : Catch a glimpse of new possibilities -- Part 1: Believe your trustworthy God. Trust your shepherd ; Give your fears to your father ; Seeing with eyes closed ; Don't give up ; Follow the God who follows you -- Part 2: Enjoy God's good gifts. Accept the gift of himself ; Rely on the Holy Spirit ; Shelter in His protection ; Settle down deep in His love -- Part 3: Ground yourself in His promises. Hold on to your soul anchor ; Choose faith ; Let your Father fight for you ; Keeping believing God's promise -- Part 4: Influence your world. Be you ; Share what God has given ; Love those in need ; Make a difference -- Part 5: Nurture an eternal perspective. Reserve judgment of life's storms ; Chronicle what Christ has done ; Listen for the song of the whip-poor-will ; Epilogue: a final word -- Questions for reflection.