Sharon Jaynes - When You Dont Like Your Story: What If Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories?

Praise for When You Dont Like Your Story

I deeply understand the pain of not liking parts of my own story. Yet time and again, Ive seen God restore and redeem my life even when it doesnt end up the way I would have chosen. The stories and hope within the pages of When You Dont Like Your Story are a gift to the world, and Im grateful my friend Sharon has written this treasure for us all!

LYSA TERKEURST, #I NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND PRESIDENT OF PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES

If were being honest, we all have parts of our story that we dont like, that we dont want, and corners of darkness that if we knew were coming would cause us to back away slowly, then turn and run as fast as we can. In When You Dont Like Your Story Sharon so graciously and practically illuminates how its Gods specialty to use our darkest days and turn them from trash into triumph. This book will invite you to look at your story with fresh eyes and walk in the freedom that comes from trusting God with every page.

JENNIE LUSKO, LEAD PASTOR OF FRESH LIFE CHURCH AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Sharon Jaynes knows how to offer kind and wise encouragement for those times when life brings an unexpected turn or a painful circumstance. With grace and gentleness, she points us to the certainty of divine providence as our source of hope and peace.

BOB LEPINE, COHOST OF FAMILYLIFE TODAY

If you are living in the middle chapter of a painful story right now, I cannot recommend this book enough. So many of us attempt to wrap our heads around Gods goodness and sovereignty, while our hearts continue to take a licking. Sharon Jayness When You Dont Like Your Story is the balm you need to heal the hurts and the courage to continue. This literary journey will give you the courage to persevere in your own journey.

WENDY SPEAKE, AUTHOR OF THE 40-DAY SOCIAL MEDIA FAST, THE 40-DAY SUGAR FAST, AND COAUTHOR OF TRIGGERS

Sharons introductory words gripped my heart and held it to the last page. When You Dont Like Your Story will help you see that no matter who you are, what you have done, or what has been done to you, the world needs to hear your story of redemption, forgiveness, surrender, and grace. This book will not only help you see why your story matters but will also help you tell it.

PAT LAYTON, AUTHOR, LIFE UNSTUCK: FINDING PEACE WITH YOUR PAST, PURPOSE IN YOUR PRESENT, AND PASSION FOR YOUR FUTURE

If your story isnt turning out the way you planned, Sharon Jaynes will help you have hope for the future, strength for your current circumstances, and peace even when you dont understand. This book is a powerful and encouraging reminder of whats true no matter what: the Author of your life is good, you are loved, and He alone holds the pen that gets to write The End.

HOLLEY GERTH, LIFE COACH AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWERFUL PURPOSE OF INTROVERTS: WHY THE WORLD NEEDS YOU TO BE YOU

Most of us have an imperfect life story but too often we stay stuck, waiting for the happily-ever-after to magically happen to us. But every epic narrative has a heroic guide that helps lead the characters to their victory! Sharon Jaynes is that wise, trusted, and experienced mentor who God will use to transform your tale into triumph. Your Worst Chapters CAN Become Your Greatest Victories. I know, because God did it for me, for Sharon, and is waiting to give you a life story that will be used to bless and build others too. This book is the key to your future.

PAM FARREL, AUTHOR OF BESTSELLING MEN ARE LIKE WAFFLES, WOMEN ARE LIKE SPAGHETTI

For every season of life you wish you could forget, every choice you carry in secret shame and the anger that burns for whats been done to you, Sharon Jaynes has a message: God wastes nothing! In When You Dont Like Your Story, Sharon takes you on a journey through personal and biblical stories that will show you how God is using everything that has happened to you to prepare you for an extraordinary destiny! This is a book to read and reread as Gods Truth poured through the pages will restore your heart for what is ahead.

GLYNNIS WHITWER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATONS, PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES

Few things are as lonely as an unexpected story. Faced with a reality that doesnt look at all like you imagined, its oh-so-easy to slip into a pit of regret and despair. Is there any hope? Will I ever feel real joy again? With both truth and grace, Sharon Jaynes offers you the comfort of her presence and experience, gently reminding you that in even the hardest of stories, there is still Hope. And His name is Jesus.

MICHELE CUSHATT, AUTHOR OF RELENTLESS: THE UNSHAKEABLE PRESENCE OF A GOD WHO NEVER LEAVES

Almost all of us have parts to our story we would like to erase. I know Ive made mistakes, said wrong things, and taken some wrong turns that I only wish I could undo. This is why I am thankful for Sharon Jayness new book When You Dont Like Your Story. I am reminded that God is always working, even in hard-to-make-sense-of histories. Grabbing hold of the truths within these pages has encouraged me to give the broken pieces of my life to God and watch Him do amazing things.

KELLY BALARIE, AUTHOR OF REST NOW: 7 WAYS TO SAY NO, SET BOUNDARIES, AND SEIZE JOY

When You Dont Like Your Story is a powerful reminder that Gods redemptive grace can rewrite the most tragic of talesincluding yours. God invites each of us beyond our broken to His beauty. These pages give clear, biblical direction to help you move forward and step into a better story.

GWEN SMITH, HOST OF THE GRACEOLOGIE PODCAST, AUTHOR OF I WANT IT ALL AND BROKEN INTO BEAUTIFUL

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Contents

ALSO BY SHARON JAYNES

The Power of a Womans Words: How the Words

You Speak Shape the Lives of Others

Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence

Take Hold of the Faith You Long For: Let

Go, Move Forward, Live Bold

A Sudden Glory: Gods Response to Your Ache for Something More

Knowing God by Name

Trusting God

Becoming a Woman Who Listens to God

Building an Effective Womens Ministry

BOOKS ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Lovestruck: Discovering Gods Design for

Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy

Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe:

A Scriptural Guide to Daily Prayer

A 14-Day Romance Challenge

Becoming the Woman of His Dreams: Seven

Qualities Every Man Longs For

Being a Great Mom, Raising Great Kids

2021 Sharon Jaynes

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