Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay

"In this world you will have trouble," Jesus said. "But take heart, I have overcome the world."If life hasn't turned out the way you planned, you're not alone. Cancer comes. Loved ones die. Spouses leave. Dreams slip through our fingers. Anxiety and depression steal precious seasons. But what if you knew you weren't alone in your pain, and sorrow isn't in the end of the story?In this 100-day devotional, the (in)courage community comes alongside you when your heart is grieving, your faith is shaking, or it's just one of those mundane hard days. In these vulnerable stories, you won't find tidy bows or trite quick fixes, but you will find arrows pointing you straight to Jesus. Each day includes a key Scripture, a heartening devotion, and a prayer to remind you that God is near and hope is possible.Let this book be like a trusted friend, wrapping your heart with comfort and assurance that you are seen. Together we can find ourselves and God again in one another's stories. Together we can take heart!From the Back Cover"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."(John 16:33)If life hasn't turned out the way you planned, you're not alone. Cancer strikes. Loved ones die. Spouses leave. Dreams slip through your fingers. Anxiety and depression steal precious seasons.But what if you knew you weren't alone in your pain, that in the midst of sorrow, God is there?In this 100-day devotional, the (in)courage community comes alongside you when your heart is grieving, your faith is shaking, or you're having one of those mundane hard days. You won't find tidy bows or trite quick fixes, just arrows pointing you straight to Jesus. Through these vulnerable stories you will· find others with shared feelings, experiences, and difficult circumstances· discover words to express what you might not have been able to say before· encounter Christ in the tension between heaven's holiness and the world's brokennessEach day includes a key Scripture, a heartening devotion, and a prayer to remind you that God is near and hope is possible.Let this book be like a trusted friend, wrapping your heart with comfort and the assurance that you are seen. Together we can again find ourselves and God in one another's stories. Together we can take heart!(in)courage welcomes you to a place where authentic, brave women connect deeply with God and others. Founded in 2009 by DaySpring, the Christian products subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., (in)courage is a vibrant online community that reaches thousands of women every day. Through the power of shared stories and meaningful resources, (in)courage celebrates the strength Jesus gives to live out our calling as God's daughters. Together we build community, celebrate diversity, and become women of courage.About the AuthorFounded by DaySpring, (in)courage is an online community of women who seek Jesus together. Each weekday one of our writers shares what's going on in her everyday life and how God's right in the middle of it all. They bring their unique experiences--joys and struggles equally--so that you can feel less alone and be empowered by the hope Jesus gives. Learn more at incourage.me.