Be Still: Leaning Into God When Everything Falls Apart (a 30-Day Devotional)

ISBN-10: 1704586534
ISBN-13: 9781704586533
Series: Be Still
Pages: 79
Language: English
Published: 2019-11-13
Author: Sarah Westfall

Description

Everyone has their measure of "hard," whether that's devastating loss, failing health, broken dreams, difficult relationships, or the everyday struggle of dirty dishes piled high. Hard is hard. But some seasons hang heavier than others. Often in those moments, our instinct is not to rest, but to keep moving--to power through, deny, or ignore the hurt that's threatening our hearts. But what would happen if we simply took a seat? What if grace, joy, and hope aren't waiting on the other side of pain, but available here and now? Be Still: Leaning into God When Everything Falls Apart is an invitation to find quiet, soulful rest exactly where you are. This thirty-day devotional is written by women familiar with life's messiness, for women who long to "be still and know" (Ps. 46:10), even in the midst of struggle. CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Allison Graber, Ashley Lande, Brandy Wallner, Christy Cabe, Faith Griffin Sims, Grace Kelley, Hayley Morgan, Jody Niebuhr, Laura Pennington, Lisa Appelo, Maria Hatch-Bowersock, Michelle Krol, Sarah E. Westfall, Sarah K. Butterfield, and Sara R. Ward ENDORSEMENTS for Be Still: "Through a collection of wise voices who have lived the words they wrote, Be Still gives us permission to let pain and joy mingle together in our hearts, reminding us that our deep pain ushers us into a deeper Love. This is the resource I wish I had on my nightstand during this latest season of my life--a season that could largely be characterized by change and loss. These pages will leave you comforted, challenged and changed. Join me in reading it over and over again." -NICOLE ZASOWSKI, marriage and family therapist and author of From Lost to Found. "If your heart is heavy, I encourage you to grab hold of the words written on these pages. Allow those who have gone before you to offer a glimpse of hope, a word of encouragement and the presence of love. --JULIE SHORT, co-host of the Momnesia Podcast