When Pain Meets the Power
of an Indestructible Life
~ 101 Devotions ~
by Merry Marinello
Available on Amazon
"...like a daily balm for your weary soul reminding you that God is near in your journey...a must read."
~ Shelly Esser, Just Between Us Magazine
2013 Illumination Book Awards
Bronze Medal Winner,
Devotional Category
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Product Details:
Paperback: 258 pagesPublisher: Hope Is My Anchor (May 1, 2013)Language: EnglishISBN-13: 978-0-9852603-2-3
Description:
Nearly three in four American adults live with a chronic illness, and millions are disabled by invisible conditions that others cannot see. For them, and for the caregivers who walk beside them, life can feel uncertain and painfully unseen.Is there hope in the midst of suffering? Does God care about what we are walking through? What does He promise when answers do not come?
More than 20 years ago, the author’s husband, Dave, became disabled by an invisible illness. Mysterious symptoms: chemical sensitivities, joint pain, confusion, and dizziness, forced him to leave pastoral ministry without a diagnosis. As the family faced uncertainty, they cried out to God: How will we live? How will we raise our children?
Eventually, Dave was diagnosed with Lyme disease. But the most life-changing discovery was not medical.
It was spiritual.
In the midst of suffering, God was revealing something deeper than explanation—He was revealing Himself.
Are you longing for more than answers in your pain? More than lessons to endure hardship? This award-winning devotional invites you into a deeper encounter with God’s presence in suffering.
In the mystery of pain, God offers a surprising and precious gift: Himself.
If you are struggling to see God in your circumstances, these honest reflections and Scripture passages will gently point you toward His arms of love and His throne of grace.
Reviews:
“Chronic illness can be overwhelming, leaving you and your loved ones feeling helpless and hopeless. Invisible Illness, Visible God is a transparent collection of devotions from someone who has walked in your shoes. Out of her own experience, the author brings daily encouragement, helping you persevere in this difficult journey with hope. The book is like a daily balm for your weary soul reminding you that God is near in your journey—and that you are never alone. You will come away feeling like you were “lifted into Jesus’ arms” in the midst of your pain. This book is a must-read for those who suffer with chronic illness and for those who suffer along with them.”
~ Shelly EsserAuthor and Editor of Just Between Us Magazine
“Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. He meets us in the valleys of life, which are normal for His followers. I so appreciate believers who are real, like David throughout the Psalms, and the Marinello's in this precious book. Thank you for your courage and candor in facing the problems of life and finding the man of sorrows on your journey.”
~ Steve DemmeFounder of Math-U-See and Building Faith Families
