From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free

Being Lost is the First Step to Getting Found As a marriage and family therapist, one of Nicole Zasowski?s greatest joys is helping her clients grow in emotional freedom. What she couldn?t see for many years is that she was living her own life outside of that freedom, clinging to behaviors like shame, performance, and control in order to feel valued and safe.It was only when she was confronted with her own devastating pain and loss that Nicole realized her current way of life was failing her. She then discovered that sometimes God?s rescue looks like prying our fingers off what we think we want so that we can receive what we truly need. And often, on the far side of pain we don?t prefer, we find transformation we would not trade. In From Lost to Found, Nicole shares her story as she helps usname what we fear losing most,identify how our reactive behaviors are failing us,discover what joy we can find in letting go, andmove forward in the freedom God has for us.God is writing a story of redemption in your life too. Find out for yourself that sometimes the greatest joy is found when we are drained of all misplaced hope and shallow identities. In the midst of pain or transition, discover a surprising path to healing as you lose your grip on comfort and control-and fall right into God?s transformative grace.Includes discussion questions for individual reflection or small group studyReview'I have told women for years that Nicole is the kind of gal I am so grateful is leading our generation. She is wise and compassionate; plus she's honest, and her words are filled with hope. I have no doubt you'll feel led and loved well by God through her words, and I have no doubt this book will change your life in the best ways. Thank you, God, for Nicole, and thanks, God, for your truth! Give us ears to hear.' Jess Connolly, bestselling author of You Are the Girl for the Job'This book is what we are all looking for every day of our lives--a road map to freedom. So many of us find ourselves stuck in darkness, feeling around for a way out. Through Nicole's incredible story, study, and insight, she offers that way out, pointing us toward the greatest light and freedom there is--Jesus.' Jefferson Bethke,New York Timesbestselling author of Jesusand gt;Religionand To Hell with the Hustle'As a marriage and family therapist and as a woman who has lived the words she writes, Nicole teaches from the trenches, daring us to reimagine what it really means to be blessed. Through biblical wisdom, vulnerable personal narrative, and psychological insights, she illuminates an unlikely path to healing, showing us that when we release the defenses we once trusted in order to feel valued and safe, we find ourselves open to God's transforming grace.' Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic; author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch'A beautiful story of breakthrough with powerful insights that will help you move from hurting to healing. You will love Nicole's honesty, wisdom, and helpfulness as she leads you on a journey to find emotional wellness.' Mike Foster, author of You Rise Glorious and host of Fun Therapy'From Lost to Found is the book I wish I had on my nightstand during my own season of struggle with fertility. With the warmth of your closest friend and the wisdom of your most trusted resource, Nicole holds nothing back as she reminds us of the growth that springs from unexpected circumstances and the beauty there is to be found in the wake of what has been lost. Take your time and let the truths in this book settle deep. From Lost to Found will leave you comforted, challenged, and changed.' Heather Avis, bestselling author and narrative shifter'From Lost to Found is an important work for anyone who has ever tried to prop up her life with accomplishments, security, and comfort--which is pretty much all of us. This gorgeously written story is much more than a bunch of pretty words strung toget