Tag: letting go of control

book reviews, Faith, Gifts of Pain, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain and Uncertainty

In today’s post, I’m reviewing the book, From Lost to Found – Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free, by Nicole Zasowski. Her story is one of heartache and healing, infertility and miscarriage, and uprooting an identity misplaced in worldly things to anchor her worth in Christ. It’s about finding hope outside of circumstance, breaking free from perfectionism and other strongholds, and trusting God will use our pain to transform us into His image. If you’re walking through a season of pain or uncertainty, you need to read this book! Visit my post to enter our giveaway and win a free copy!

Faith, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles

Why We Keep Casting Our Anxiety on the Lord And Reeling It Back In

Over the past two years, I have faced unexpected health issues that have resulted in chronic pain, worry, and a whole lot of prayer. I keep casting my anxieties on the Lord, as directed in 1 Peter 5:7, but sometimes it feels like I’m just reeling them back in. Can you relate? If so, today’s post is for you! God has revealed a life-changing truth about the connection between pride and anxiety in His Word, and it just might be the key to giving your worries to God for good!

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Guest Posts, Overcoming Obstacles

From Fear and Doubt to Finding God’s Daily Provision

When MaryBeth was diagnosed with a rare, agressive tumor, the life she had envisioned for herself and her family seemed to slip through her fingers. Feeling like she was watching someone else’s story unfold, she was forced to let go of control and trust in God’s provision. In her periods of greatest doubt, God showed up, gave her the strength she needed to persevere, and kept her tethered to hope. Now more than a full year in remission, MaryBeth testifies to faithfulness and goodness of God Who never leaves or forsakes us.

Christian Testimonies, Faith, Gifts of Pain, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

From Hardship to Healing – Inviting Pain to Propel Us Toward Wholeness

In today’s post, I’m sharing about my own struggle with chronic pain. It’s not something I’ve talked much about, in part because I don’t yet have an official diagnosis, but God has brought to my attention that all of us struggle with some form of physical or emotional pain, whether visible to the outside world or not. Pain makes life difficult. Many of us feel anxious, alone, misunderstood, or discouraged. Pain can cause us to doubt our faith, God’s goodness, or even our own self-worth. Pain can be a burden, but it doesn’t have to keep us paralyzed. We can pivot from allowing pain to lead us down a regrettable path toward depression, anxiety, and defeat to instead inviting it to propel us toward wholeness. Check out my post to find out how and sign up for my 5-Day Series, The Unexpected Gift of Pain, to dive deeper into this topic.

Christian Testimonies, Gifts of Pain, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Overcoming Obstacles, Pain & Suffering

From Traumatic Beginnings to Hopeful Endings – Mary’s Story of Loss, Grief, and Faith in God That Kept Her Moving Forward

When Mary found out her 35-year-old father unexpectedly died in a farm accident, she and her family were devastated. In an instant, their world seemed to fall apart as they tried to process the trauma, had to purchase a new home, and her mom started a full-time position. Through God’s strength, her family was able to keep moving forward, and Mary’s faith was what kept her grounded during seasons of anxiety, depression, and fear. In her testimony, she shares how God grew her through her trials and planted a desire in her heart to minister to others journeying through trauma.