Desperate for Hope - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing

by Vaneetha Risner

Have you ever asked, Why am I going through this? What if this never gets better? Does God really care about me? When life falls apart, it’s easy to feel alone and slip into despair—disillusioned with God, hopeless about the future, and doubting your faith.

In this 7-session study, Vaneetha Risner tackles the hard questions and offers a scriptural framework to help you find hope in your pain. She will be a gracious guide through this difficult topic, walking with you as you meet women in the Bible who suffered loss, and sharing her own experiences of longing and grief. In the end, you’ll find that the answers to your deepest questions can be found in the character, goodness, and sovereignty of God.
 
 
 
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192 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did this with a group of women from church and learned so much from this book! The amount of scripture and Bible stories placed in has truly grown in me better understanding of what people in the Bible walked through. Also has grown in me having more scripture front of mind! The intentional questions she asks are great tools for stirring in self awareness and growing in scripture understanding. Some questions seemed repetitive and a lot at times. Also discernment needed in all things as I wouldn’t say I agree 100% with everything she says. But her heart is beautiful in writing this helping me to learn to suffer with hope and how to also care for others in suffering. Definitely recommend the book and also encourage discernment in reading it!

[Maria Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first written review and also my very first Bible study—and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to start. It was an incredible experience that opened the door for me to dig deeper into God’s Word and truly seek His presence.

The author’s story was deeply inspiring. Even though I wasn’t in the middle of grief when I read it, her message still moved me. What stayed with me most is the truth that joy is a choice, no matter what we’re walking through.

This study goes beyond grief—it speaks to anyone who has experienced loss, suffering, or longing. It reminded me that God is always speaking to us through His Word, especially in the hard seasons. I’m so grateful I started here.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this study, it was on a tough subject, and so it was tough emotional to get through. I am glad I did it, I would recommend this study to everyone-even if you are not personally suffering she gives good advice to help those around you and prepares you for the hard times. I would highly recommend this study!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent Bible Study. Vaneetha has been through so much. When she talks about suffering she knows what she is talking about. There's a lot in this study that I will keep with me for life.

[Eunice Deras · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was really hard to get through, kept me in my feelings.