Senters - The Unseen Companion God with the Single Mother

This is so much more than another heroic story of overcoming tragedy and difficulty. Michelle elevates Gods story above her own. She focuses so clearly on how God showed up in every plot twist in her own story. She has written a book that goes beyond hope and inspiration to actually bring the reader closer to God. The reader will find a path to follow to manage emotions, overcome hurt, and allow God to supply all needs. I recommend this book to every woman who wants to recognize the voice and handprint of God in her everyday life.

NANCY KARPENSKE

Womens Pastor, LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont, CO

Im making a long list of single and married women and I will be giving them this book. In a beautiful, tender way, Michelle has brought the heart of all women to the throne room of Truth! Thank you for sharing your heart and leading us through Scripture in such a revealing and hopeful path of courage and hope!

YVETTE MAHER

Executive Pastor: Community and Women, New Life Church, Colorado Springs

Michelle has walked the journey and understands the hardships that many single mothers face. She now has the passion to use that experience to encourage single mothers to find their hope and strength in Christ. It can be done, and she wants to show you how. Single mom, allow the pages of The Unseen Companion to bless you!

JENNIFER MAGGIO

Founder/CEO, The Life of a Single Mom Ministries, www.thelifeofasinglemom.com

Our journey of ministering to women began thirty-three years ago and during that time we have seen first-hand the pain and suffering that single moms go through with courage and fortitude. The Unseen Companion fills a much-needed role for those brave women building a family single-handedly. We encourage the 2,500 pregnancy centers in our nation to make this book a gift they give to all the brave single mothers who choose life for their baby.

RAUL AND CHRISTINE REYES

President and Executive Director, CPC of Greater Phoenix

In a world of mixed messages that only offer false hope, Michelle Senters empowers single mothers and their children to intentionally rebuild and restore their lives and legacy with this very helpful and much-needed book.

TAMMY MALTBY

Speaker, cohost, and author of The God Who Sees You

The Unseen Companion is an encouraging, uplifting, heart-to-heart conversation from one single mother to another. Its a lifeline for those raising children on their own. But, more importantly, Michelle leads the single mom directly to the heart of God, where our true hope is found.

SANDY BOV

Single mom of two

Michelle articulates the struggles in life, the independence we establish away from God, and she confirms the realization He is available to each of us as we release that independence to a deeper relationship. The book reveals an example of complete reliance and companionship Christ offers us. The Unseen Companion is insightful and rich.

TRACI HOLLINGSWORTH

Womens Ministries Coordinator, Woodmen Valley Chapel, Longmont, CO

As a publishing professional, I applaud Michelle Senters for her authentic voice and compelling personal accounts. As a single mom, I felt immense reliefshe not only gets us as we are, but her insightful questions nudge us along on our faith journey.

RHONDA WRAY

Editor, Christian Publishers/Contemporary Drama Service

Reestablishing family foundations is so critical in our broken and hurting world. This book offers the intrinsic connection to restoration for the single mother (whether she was never married, divorced, or widowed). There is wisdom, true hope, and insightful understanding birthed from Michelles story and her personal journey in the Word of God. Help and hope are available in The Unseen Companion.

STEVE AND LYNN BROWN

Faithful servants to hurting families (especially women and their children) for over thirty years

Copyright 2017 by
MICHELLE LYNN SENTERS

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.

Scripture quotations marked ESV are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)

Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked KJV are taken from the King James Version.

Some details of stories have been changed and/or omitted to protect the privacy of individuals.

Edited by Elizabeth Cody Newenhuyse

Cover and interior design: Erik M. Peterson

Cover photo of geraniums copyright 2016 by Suzanne Cummings/Getty Images (180472241). All rights reserved.

Author photo: Kristen Cook Evensen

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Senters, Michelle Lynn, author.

Title: The unseen companion : God with the single mother / Michelle Lynn Senters.

Description: Chicago, IL : Moody Publishers, [2017]

Identifiers: LCCN 2016050200 (print) | LCCN 2016057739 (ebook) | ISBN 9780802414335 | ISBN 9780802493910

Subjects: LCSH: Single mothers--Religious life.

Classification: LCC BV4529.18 .S46 2017 (print) | LCC BV4529.18 (ebook) | DDC

248.8/431--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016050200

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For my daughters, Gabrielle, Rachel, and Lacey. Thank you for encouraging me to share our story. Just as I know the Lord as my Unseen Companion, I pray you might always know Him as your Unseen Father. You are sealed with Gods love and mine. (You know the routine.)

And for single mothers, each and every one of you. You are not alone.

Friend,

Thank you for choosing to read this Moody Publishers title. It is our hope and prayer that this book will help you to know Jesus Christ more personally and love Him more deeply.