This devotional helps married couples to navigate the storms of life together. Working through the book of Job, Sarah Walton (author of "Hope when it Hurts") and her husband Jeff reflect on their own experiences in a marriage that has faced chronic illness, baggage from the past, a child with neurological challenges, and financial difficulties—and show how to cling to Christ and each other.
This is not a “how to” guide on having the best marriage, but, rather, a walk alongside you and your spouse, sharing the realities of suffering and the effects it can have on a marriage. It is an encouragement to lift your eyes above your trials, off your spouse, and onto our all-sufficient Saviour.
(Review written for 'Together Through the Storms')
This book is includes wonderful insight to real life intricacies in marriage. Since the authors have experienced some profound trials in their marriage they are better able to convey what it means to seek the LORD when life is full of difficult storms.
(Review written for 'Together Through the Storms')
Has your marriage endured any rough storms yet? Mine has, and I wish I had had this book to keep me afloat when my first inclination was to question, blame, and distance myself from my spouse. Scripture holds the antidote to our fear and doubts, and in the most unsettling moments we often need someone who has walked out intense suffering in light of the Gospel to help us navigate the unique spiritual & emotional pitfalls that arise in trial. This is especially true as it relates to our most vulnerable and sacred relationship: marriage. The Waltons give a refreshingly ...honest and deeply encouraging walk through many facets of trial to help other couples continue to see God’s hope and help in even the most devastating circumstances.
I love that the chapters are short, rich, and end with reflection questions/scripted prayer/a spot to journal. This is made even sweeter if couples can read and reflect together, as the authors suggest!
If you haven’t faced major trials yet....it’s only a matter of time (Jesus told us this to help us prepare & encourage us!)—and I highly recommend this book to prepare you for them. If you have weathered storms, (successfully or not) you understand the challenges of focusing on Christ when everything feels like it is falling apart and the help that a book like this could be. This is a great one to have ready on your shelf and to share with a friend!!
(Review written for 'Together Through the Storms')
So very grateful for this book. Real help for real marriages in the trials we all face at one time or another. So appreciative of Sarah and Jeff for sharing their story and all they have learned in the midst of the storms!!! Will keep coming back to this one.
