When Serving Gets Tough: A Thirty-Day Devotional for Missionaries

by Carol B. Ghattas

Help me, Lord! This is hard. 




Life in the harvest fields is not for the faint of heart. Many who answer the call to serve among the nations will, at some point, hit a brick wall in their faith. In When Serving Gets Tough, veteran missionary and author Carol Ghattas shares her experiences, providing practical guidance and hope through Scripture. Each daily entry is designed to help missionaries reconnect with their faith, find strength in God’s promises, and press on in their calling despite difficulties. Ghattas acknowledges that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to ministry trials but emphasizes that there is one God always ready to help and heal. 




Both new and seasoned missionaries will benefit from this book. It offers encouragement and wisdom for anyone struggling with the demands of cross-cultural service. Whether you’re facing doubts, loneliness, or exhaustion, this devotional provides a balm for weary souls. 

Genres: Nonfiction

134 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2024

About the author

Born a Tennessee girl, I've been all around the world, two years in West Africa before marriage and then living in the Middle East and North Africa for twenty years after marrying Raouf Ghattas, the love of my life. I love writing about serving cross-culturally, Jesus, and even what I've learned through grief, after the passing of my husband in 2015.

There are more books to come yet, but in the meantime, you can join me on my blog at lifeinexile.net. I also have books under the pen name of Um Daoud. I look forward to hearing from you!