Shaken: Young Reader's Edition : Fighting to Stand Strong No Matter What Comes Your Way

Your identity is defined--not by changing circumstances-- but an unchanging God! Whether you’re celebrating an incredible victory or facing life’s biggest disappointment, your response will reveal who you really are. In this powerful book designed specifically for young Christians, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow provides an intimate look into how he’s been able to face professional triumphs and defeats and still emerge with his faith and identity intact. In Shaken: The Young Reader’s Edition, Tebow shares his insight for shaping an identity based not on your highs and lows, but on God. He examines the courageous lives of Biblical figures and the many inspirational people he’s met to show you how to: Overcome your fears and accept God’s perfect, unconditional love Transform your insecurities into opportunities for growth Embrace your unique, God-given talents to make a difference in your world With honesty that speaks directly to the heart, Tebow will inspire you to build a God-centered identity and begin today to live out your divine purpose! The New York Times bestselling author and Heisman Trophy winner shares a vision for young Christians still forming their identity and finding their God-given purpose—even when life doesn't go as planned.Beloved sports icon Tim Tebow was a college football champion and a first-round draft pick—but then he was traded and eventually cut. In Shaken Young Reader's Edition, he reveals how he navigated both triumph and disappointment and explains how neither the highs nor the lows of his life define him. Ultimately, only God can do that.The same is true for every one of us. God has given us a unique set of talents and experiences in order to fulfill our divine purpose. Whether He intends for us to influence those close to us, like our friends and our family, or even the entire world, there are no limits to the great things God can accomplish through us when we let Him determine who we are. But we may miss God's incredible plan for our lives if we're so busy trying to be just like everyone else—by blending in with the crowd or refusing to stand up for what is right. Jesus was anything but normal! Nothing is more empowering, more life-giving, and more exciting than having a strong identity. Jesus knows this, and He wants you to know it as well. When we are willing to let God define who we are, He will take what we have to offer and multiply it in ways and for purposes that we cannot imagine! Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken dream, or heartbreak. And while this is not an easy space to go through, when we are grounded in the truth, we can endure the tough times. Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow passionately shares glimpses of his journey staying grounded in the face of disappointment, criticism, and intense media scrutiny. Following an exceptional college football career with the Florida Gators and a promising playoff run with the Denver Broncos, Tebow was traded to the New York Jets. He was released after one season. Now Tebow talks about what he has learned along the way, building confidence in his identity in God, not the world. The book also features practical wisdom from Scripture and insights gained from others who have impacted Tebow in life-changing ways The Heisman Trophy winner and New York Times best-selling author of Shaken shares a vision for young Christians still forming their identity and finding their God-given purpose--even when life doesn't go as planned. Tebow is the beloved college football champion who was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, but after a miracle season and playoff appearance with the Denver Broncos, he experienced a disappointing end to his pro career with three other teams. In his life Tebow's won big victories and felt the depths of failure. In Shaken: The Young Reader's Edition , Tebow writes about how neither the highs nor the lows of his life define him. Ultimately, only God can do that. Tebow's goal in this writing is to inspire young people to find their identity and purpose in God too. The Heisman Trophy winner and author shares a vision for young Christians still forming their identity and finding their God-given purpose -- even when life doesn't go as planned. Tebow is the college football champion who was drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, but after a miracle season and playoff appearance with the Denver Broncos, he experienced a disappointing end to his pro career with three other teams. In his life Tebow's won big victories and felt the depths of failure. In Shaken: The Young Reader's Edition, Tebow writes about how neither the highs nor the lows of his life define him. Ultimately, only God can do that. Tebow's goal in this writing is to inspire young people to find their identity and purpose in God too Cut Who am I? Facing the giants The voices of negativity God's got it The others Who said normal is the goal? Stand up The power of doing something What matters most.