
Now and Not Yet
Pressing in When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More
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Ruth Chou Simons
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Your right now matters. Discover how to press in and not check out.
Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be? Do you ever struggle with embracing your right now because you are so focused on the future?
Too often, we feel disappointed with our "right now"—our life circumstances, our relationships, our lack progress towards our dreams and goals, our daily grind. We want to do so many things—good, godly things—but our situations don't allow us to step into them.
In Now and Not Yet, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons has a powerful message for you when you're restless in your current season of life and just waiting—waiting to get beyond the pain, waiting for God to show up, waiting to get to tomorrow—she reminds you that it's okay to not like the right now we've been given, but we don't have to like it to lean in.
Join Ruth as she shares a beautiful invitation for you to:
- Embrace the biblical truth that someday is made up of thousands of right nows
- Discern how the difficult parts of your life are actually a unique gift from God by discovering five ways to flip the script on a hard season
- Stop feeling trapped when you're not where you want to with guided liturgies for what you are facing today
- Live faithfully in the tension between what is and what is not yet
Now and Not Yet will help you see that your right now matters. And you can choose to press in and not check out. With deep compassion, Ruth will help you see how God is profoundly present, how He wastes nothing, how He’s active and using this exact moment for the very purposes he's calling you to.
Templates and Scripture references can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons shares a message of comfort and peace inspired by Psalm 23: when you are with God, home is always right where you are. Ruth shares from her heart the words she's spoken over her own six children, from their very young days into adulthood. Ruth's lyrical text and whimsical art take children and families on a journey that reminds all of us that no matter where we go, no matter what comes our way in life, the Lord keeps us close to Him.
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THIS should have been free.
- By Ms. Hill on 12-04-24
By: Ruth Chou Simons
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You Are Not Behind
- Building a Life You Love Without Having Everything You Want
- By: Meghan Ryan Asbury, Lysa TerKeurst - foreword
- Narrated by: Meghan Ryan Asbury
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
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The pressure of unmet milestones and unfulfilled dreams can make you feel like you’ve already missed out on the life you were “supposed” to have. But you don't have to exhaust yourself by trying to keep up to enjoy what's right in front of you. In You Are Not Behind, Meghan Ryan Asbury will help you create a life you love with the one you already have. Authentic and encouraging, You Are Not Behind will teach you to grieve the hard, celebrate the good, and embrace the in-between of where you are and where you want to be.
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Relatable
- By Kimberly Marsh on 02-17-25
By: Meghan Ryan Asbury, and others
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Emmanuel
- An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always
- By: Ruth Chou Simons
- Narrated by: Ruth Chou Simons
- Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins
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From the bestselling author and artist behind GraceLaced and Beholding and Becoming comes this gorgeous exploration of what it means to intimately experience God’s presence in our daily lives. Ruth Chou Simons welcomes you and your family to partake in a season of surrender as you discover the true miracle behind Christmas: that while we journey to grow in our relationships with Jesus, He has already come so He can be with us forever.
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Easy to understand by a non English speaker
- By ana ramos ruiz on 12-25-24
By: Ruth Chou Simons
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Relaxed
- Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing
- By: Megan Fate Marshman
- Narrated by: Megan Marshman
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life's stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth get in the way. In Relaxed, pastor and teacher Megan Fate Marshman explores what it means to set aside our addiction to trying to figure everything out and relish a slower, compelling, powerful, and relaxed life with God.
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Wow!! The book we all need to read!
- By Monica Cielo on 04-12-25
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The Well-Watered Woman
- Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith
- By: Gretchen Saffles
- Narrated by: Gretchen Saffles
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Discover the bottomless, refreshing Well of God’s Word―and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances. In the chaos of our everyday, it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture. We want more of Jesus, but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity. And while that may buoy us for a time, we’re often left feeling dried up, discouraged, and longing for more.
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Renewed in Faith
- By Amazon Customer on 12-14-21
By: Gretchen Saffles
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Waiting Isn't a Waste
- The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life
- By: Mark Vroegop, Jen Wilkin - foreword
- Narrated by: Mark Vroegop, Jen Wilkin
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still. In Waiting Isn't a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold.
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Amazing
- By Abby Jacobi on 03-24-25
By: Mark Vroegop, and others
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Foundations
- 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family
- By: Ruth Chou Simons, Troy Simons
- Narrated by: Ruth Chou Simons, Troy Simons
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
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You want your children to become Christ followers, obedient to His commands, and fruitful in their faith, but where do you begin? Though there isn’t a formula or prescription for raising godly kids, what you desire for your family begins with heeding God’s instructions to remember and declare His faithful works to the next generation.
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A book for all
- By Gabrielle on 02-24-23
By: Ruth Chou Simons, and others
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Untangle Your Emotions
- Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It
- By: Jennie Allen
- Narrated by: Jennie Allen
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
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Through personal experience and countless conversations, speaker and Bible teacher Jennie Allen has come to realize that most of us need to unlearn some deeply damaging messages about our emotions. We've been taught, for example, that emotions are untrustworthy when, in fact, they are a gift from God to help us notice what is wrong and where we need to heal. Your emotions are not something to suppress or ignore. They are meant to be felt, examined, and shared.
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So helpful!
- By Nebster4 on 05-22-24
By: Jennie Allen
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You Can Be Free
- Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel
- By: Kirby Kelly
- Narrated by: Kirby Kelly, Hosanna Wong
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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God's strength can win back your freedom, your life, and bring you everyday peace. Full of biblical and theological truths, Kirby Kelly encourages and empowers us to end addiction of sin through the practical and authentic battle advice of God's Word. Overcome recurring sin, break generational habits and cycles, and win back your life through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.
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Freedom!
- By JJackson on 11-16-24
By: Kirby Kelly
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Sighing on Sunday
- 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts
- By: Megan Hill
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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Are your Sunday mornings more difficult than joyous? Forty thoughtful meditations on biblical truths encourage listeners to understand the source of their struggle, express their sorrow, and take wise action.
By: Megan Hill
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Ten Words to Live By
- Delighting In and Doing What God Commands
- By: Jen Wilkin
- Narrated by: Jen Wilkin
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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Christianity isn’t about following rules, it’s about a relationship. The rise in popularity of this phrase coincides with a growing disinterest and misunderstanding regarding the role of God’s life-giving, perfect law in the Christian life. Rather than the source of joy it was intended to be, the law is viewed as an angry god’s restrictions for a rebellious people.
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Jen Wilkin is great!
- By Ms. Hill on 01-19-22
By: Jen Wilkin
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Tired of Trying
- How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten
- By: Ashley Morgan Jackson
- Narrated by: Ashley Morgan Jackson
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
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You’ve tried it all―saying the right words and prayers, reading the right Bible verses―but nothing seems to work. What do you do when your faith doesn’t seem to be “working” anymore? Ashley Morgan Jackson is no stranger to this kind of spiritual exhaustion and discouragement. Much like the biblical character Jacob, Ashley wrestled with God, trying desperately to keep trusting Him despite her pain. It was here she found that sometimes God requires us to hold on to Him so we can let go of everything holding us back.
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This book was amazing
- By april maxie on 01-02-25
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Jesus over Everything: Audio Bible Studies
- Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First
- By: Lisa Whittle
- Narrated by: Lisa Whittle
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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Every reference in the Bible to a healthy spiritual life is dependent on putting God first. But there are a lot of things that can get in the way of that ultimate priority--from over-working to over-thinking. Many times, our lives get complicated before we know it. Most of us don't willfully choose this; we silently slide into it. In this audio Bible study, Lisa Whittle helps you build up defenses against damaging thought patterns and learn to reorder your priorities to consistently put Jesus back on top.
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Real truth for today’s world
- By anrn4me on 10-19-24
By: Lisa Whittle
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- Brenda Meneses
- 08-12-24
Wow! What a great book!
I loved her transparency and ability to share the struggle to strive, to abide and the desire to listen to God’s lead. Honor Him while in our now and not yet!
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- Nicole - cole.is.booked
- 08-13-24
Thank you
It was exactly what I needed to hear. I’m going to be buying the physical book!
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- Shelly322
- 10-27-24
Practical, Biblical and Real
I found this book at the perfect time. The author speaks of life’s longings that we all face and centers God’s goodness in the midst of our humanity. The author uses her own personal story and journey to give practical tips guided by Biblical truths that anyone can relate to. I truly enjoyed this. It’s read by the author and was a super quick and easy book to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-27-24
Best read so far!
So comforting and relatable! As a Christian woman, I literally agree everything she said about her feelings, thoughts, frustrations, and desires... She validates how you would feel about "your now and not yet" season while she talks about her own personal experiences and beautifully leads you to God's eternal truth. I usually have her books (because her books have beautiful pictures) but her voice is very soothing to listen to. I will reread soon because there are so many gems to remember! Thank you, Ruth!
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- McBee
- 11-22-24
now and not yet
This book was thought provoking. Ruth gently addresses our inner narrative with the truth of scripture.
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- Barby Hays
- 06-11-24
Very meaningful
This book has been incredibly meaningful and poetic in my life right now. I'm in a place in my life that I'd rather not be in. I do a lot of therapy for trauma, and I love how meaningful and compassionate this book is. A skill I use often in therapy is drilling down a statement to see how true it is. This very much reminds me of that, with Jesus Christ completely at the center. I'm grateful to have read this book for community book club. Now & Not Yet has lit a fire in my heart and soul, and I pray that I remember who I am in God's eyes. Thank you!
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- Annette
- 03-01-25
What I’ve needed
I loved hearing the author read this as I followed along in the book. The content was as though she had written it just for me…and then she was right there speaking it to me. I hope to re do this book before the year is up. It was so insightful for me especially at this time in my life!!! Thank you to Ruth Chou Simons and Audible!!!
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- Jessica
- 06-08-24
Soul Balm for the Weary Heart
This book was such a gift to my current season of life and felt like an encouragement from a friend.
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- Debby Blue
- 06-23-24
Accept the now and not yet
I simply love the way Ruth writes.
She gently encourages us to seek after Jesus our great LORD and Savior💜
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- Anonymous User
- 11-02-24
The authenticity
Thank you for choosing to be used by your Father🥰 See you in heaven sister🩷
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