Trust Without Borders: A 40-Day Devotional Journey to Deepen, Strengthen, and Stretch Your Faith in God

by Arabah Joy

Thirteen years ago, Arabah Joy left a classy career as a CPA to live the nomadic life of a missionary. Along the way, she's eaten pig snouts and brushed her teeth with bamboo and salt toothpaste. Ugh. She's given birth in 3 different countries, adopted internationally, and moved more times than she can count. She's had an abundance of opportunities to trust God... and her fair share of times when she didn't. Arabah Joy wrote Trust Without Borders as a vulnerable and compelling 40 day devotional book for women to deepen, strengthen, and stretch the reader's trust in God. This unique devotional book is story-driven, taking the reader on a magnificent journey from leafy suburban America to the chaotic streets of Asia. Part memoir and part spiritual guide, Trust Without Borders is a Christian book for women that gently weaves biblical truth with life's everyday situations, from dishes and laundry to helping a needy stranger on a crowded subway. The result is an invitation for you, too, to see every aspect of your life as an opportunity to trust God...an invitation to trust without borders. Let this daily devotional do for you what is has for countless others. Let it bring healing to your heart and eyesight to see God at work in your life. Yes, even yours.

Genres: Faith, Nonfiction, Christian

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2014

About the author

Arabah Joy is an author, blogger, and missionary. She lives in Asia where she and her family have served for the past twelve years. She is mom to four active children and writes for sanity. Just kidding. She writes as an outflow of faith and to encourage others...and maybe for a bit of sanity after all.

Reviews

[Shelley Shrader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this devotional after hearing Arabah speak at a an online Christian women’s conference with Flourish writers. She had mentioned she wrote this by compiling entries from her blog. I had this thought for devotional God put on my heart, so I wanted to see how she did it. I think it’s beautifully written as well as inspiring, however; the memoir style won’t work for me!

[teresa lunsford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweetness to this woman's sometimes wanting soul!!

I so love Arabah's writings, they touch the deep places of faith. Beautiful devotional, some nights I had to read a few extra days!

[D.H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully written daily read

This devotional is for everyone; see all need to live in trust without borders in this world. Arabah Joy gets to the heart of it in each selection. Great to read in order or just open up to one. This is one I will come back to many times.

[MK Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super awesome and inspiring and fire-lighting devotional. Kind of unorganized and uniquely written, but really raw and great! She prays over you at the end and it feels like she’s a friend. Cool! Recommend

[Kat Groshong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relearning faith and trust

I don’t remember when I downloaded this devotional, however it was there in my library one day when I was searching for a book to read. It was perfect timing. The lessons and stories aligned with my own faith journey—healing and learning to trust again after a long fought battle. The author gentle words kept letting my heart know that it was okay to to be vulnerable again and look to Jesus. Thank you for your words and your faith.

[Stacey Langmaid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful encouragement

Arabah Joy through scripture and story shares how we can trust God through all circumstances. It is a beautiful devotional that had me ponding how am I trusting God in all my life’s circumstances. He is good and trustworthy.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy reading it every day, but didn't love it. I enjoyed her reminders to trust God, and that he will use us, flawed and just as we are. Trust is something you build over time, day by day.

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This ebook was included in the 2015 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. A 40 day devotional book for women. Inspirational and encouraging.

[Sarah Koontz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with powerful stories that direct our attention to an even more powerful God. Arabah teaches us that we can trust God’s intentions, and when we learn to do that the spark of faith becomes a flame. A flame that cannot be contained, a faith that cannot be quelled!

Her writing challenged me to develop a deeper understanding of who God is so that I can trust Him even in the dark. When blackness closes in and I fear that I’ve lost my way, all I need to do is put on my faith-vision goggles and look to the One who is never without sight. I would recommend this 40-day challenge to my closest friends. It is a practical resource that was easy to read and apply to my own life.

[Maxine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spoke to my heart

I never came across a day where I didn't learn something. I felt God speaking to me more than once. I didn't find it to be "preachy" or judgemental. Just an offer to get to know the Jesus she knows. I accept.

[Steph Kreuzburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad

An interesting book it definitely made me think. there are some things in this book I remind myself of daily

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encouraging and thought provoking.

[rkimhongandhong.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reflection

A great way to reconnect and reflect on your calling. Definitely a great way to give yourself the required time to challenge yourself and pause.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This beautifully written book delivers on its promise. It will deepen, strengthen, and stretch your faith in God.

[Sandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took a bit longer than the 40 days, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book with it's honest, open art and the clear message of faith. An encouraging read, thank you Arabah Joy!

[Sonja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect timing!

Love the journey I just took through this devotional book. I finished it the day before Easter, kind of a lent thing for me. I need to go through it again just to absorb it all!