Jonathan Pokluda - Welcome to Adulting Survival Guide: 42 Days to Navigate Life

As I was working on my book Welcome to Adulting , I hit a difficult spot. The book took off, which was cool, but I never anticipated it being so successful. Suddenly I found myself being invited to speak at more conferences and churches. At the same time my job responsibilities were changing, and I lost a valued coworker, which put even more responsibility on me. A loved one got sick while our kids activities cranked up. It was all too much and, for the first time in my life, I began experiencing anxiety.

The good news is that there is a lot of help out there for someone who is struggling. The bad news is that I didnt know what help to choose. The options were overwhelming, and I almost felt like that increased my burden.

Simplicity

Finally, I found what worked for me. Simplicity . Every morning I focused on just one idea. I contemplated that idea, I meditated on it, and I looked to apply it that day. That simple focus helped me to survive that day. Soon I was out of the woods, no longer just hoping to survive but seeking to thrive in the abundant life Jesus offers his followers.

My prayer is that this book can provide the same help for you. Youll find the format is similar to what I needed. There is one short, focused reading per day for the next six weeks. Each day youll also find a Bible passage to read, a question, an application, and a prayer. I hope this helps you put one foot in front of the other, allowing you to walk a path of faithfulness in the uncharted territory of adulting.

Real-Life Scenarios

Have you seen the survival guide for worst-case scenarios? It teaches you how to survive an anaconda attack and an avalanche. The chapters are interesting and humorous, but they present circumstances the average young adult will never find themselves in.

The book you hold in your hands (or are looking at on your electronic device) is filled with situations you will find yourself in. For each, you will find biblical advice based on a biblical worldview.

Pattern Recognition

For over a decade, I had the privilege of being the pastor of the largest young adult gathering in America. Ive been able to observe the lives of tens of thousands of young adults. Watching that many people, I started to recognize patterns. I saw some choices that led to devastation and others that led people to move successfully into young adulthood.

I want to help you make wise decisions that honor God and put you on a path of not just surviving but thriving. My goal is that the truth of Proverbs 16:3 will become a reality in your life. Commit to the L ORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.