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While I'm Waiting: Going from despair to hope while praising God and choosing contentment during trials
"While I’m Waiting" is adapted from the author’s blog devotions from the past few years, appearing for the first time as a collection. This 31-day devotional will inspire the reader to wait on God patiently and reverently to answer prayers according to His perfect timing. The author shares her own struggles and shortcomings in a relatable way that encourages and brings hope even in the most difficult circumstances. The devotions show that it is possible to walk through the valley and not despair while praising God and choosing contentment during trials. As missionary Jim Elliot once said, “God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.”
“Hope. It’s a foundation of our faith, but a difficult concept to live out. Author Laura Hodges Poole understands that, and this devotional gives us the roadmap for the path from despair to hope. She writes from the perspective of someone who has traveled that road. Her honesty and humility draws us in, while her wisdom shows us how living in hope truly is possible. This book will have a coveted place on my bedside table and will be a resource that I return to again and again.”
~Edie Melson, Co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and author of Prayers for My Soldier
“Author Laura Hodges Poole knows first-hand about the power of love and the gift of faith. With every inspirational word, she generously shares her innermost self. Laura openly writes about her personal trials and tribulations…the grief of losing her dear sister to suicide and the deep abiding love she has for family and friends. No matter the circumstance, Laura manages to draw from a well of love and hope. She eloquently expresses the depth of her faith and her very intimate relationship with God. Laura has “died to self” and trusts in our heavenly Father to guide her every step of the way. While I’m Waiting gives witness to Laura’s commitment to our loving Creator and her heartwarming devotion to Him.”
~Dolores Ayotte, inspirational author of Up The Down Ladder: Simple Ideas to Overcome Depression and book reviewer
“Hope. It’s a foundation of our faith, but a difficult concept to live out. Author Laura Hodges Poole understands that, and this devotional gives us the roadmap for the path from despair to hope. She writes from the perspective of someone who has traveled that road. Her honesty and humility draws us in, while her wisdom shows us how living in hope truly is possible. This book will have a coveted place on my bedside table and will be a resource that I return to again and again.”
~Edie Melson, Co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and author of Prayers for My Soldier
“Author Laura Hodges Poole knows first-hand about the power of love and the gift of faith. With every inspirational word, she generously shares her innermost self. Laura openly writes about her personal trials and tribulations…the grief of losing her dear sister to suicide and the deep abiding love she has for family and friends. No matter the circumstance, Laura manages to draw from a well of love and hope. She eloquently expresses the depth of her faith and her very intimate relationship with God. Laura has “died to self” and trusts in our heavenly Father to guide her every step of the way. While I’m Waiting gives witness to Laura’s commitment to our loving Creator and her heartwarming devotion to Him.”
~Dolores Ayotte, inspirational author of Up The Down Ladder: Simple Ideas to Overcome Depression and book reviewer
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103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2015
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January 21, 2015
While I’m Waiting is awesome for the busy Christian who longs to dig deeper in their walk with God but has limited time for long winded chapters.
Laura does an excellent job of getting straight to the heart of the matter. You won’t find yourself bored or pressed for time because this book is divided into short, easy to read chapters with reflection questions that enable you to analyze your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs as they relate to the Word of God and the circumstances you’re currently encountering.
This is a great book to kick off 2015!
It’s a book I’ll read over and over again.
Laura does an excellent job of getting straight to the heart of the matter. You won’t find yourself bored or pressed for time because this book is divided into short, easy to read chapters with reflection questions that enable you to analyze your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs as they relate to the Word of God and the circumstances you’re currently encountering.
This is a great book to kick off 2015!
It’s a book I’ll read over and over again.
July 3, 2015
Excellent devotional.
September 28, 2015
Great book! So many examples are given of life's trials and tribulations. The prayers were so uplifting and encouraging. I recommend this book as a daily devotional or in a small bible study group.
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