Endorsements
Ruth Schwenk and Karen Ehman have done it againand those of us who love their devotionals are better for it! Trusting God in All the Things wont just bless you for the five minutes you spend reading it each morning; these daily Scriptures and stories will continue to resonate with you throughout your day. This devotional will help you live devoted in the midst of All the Things.
Wendy Speake, author of Triggers and The 40-Day Sugar Fast
Karen and Ruth are wildly gifted at speaking life-giving truth + grace over the things that weigh heavy on our hearts and tempt us to worry that God has forgotten or forsaken us. Trusting God in All the Things is an invitation and a tool to connect with Jesus and experience the peace that passes all understanding in His presence!
Jeannie Cunnion, author of Dont Miss Out
When we face hard stuff, we always need those friends like Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk, who hold us up and cheer us on. In their newest devotional, Trusting God in All the Things , they walk alongside you and, most important, they point you to the real source of hopeJesus. With depth, wisdom, and practical advice, this devotional is a must-read on your journey!
Alli Worthington, author of Standing Strong
Ruth Schwenk and Karen Ehman are the friends we all need to help us get through the days and weeks and months that just feel overwhelming. I absolutely love this devotional because it is so simple to read but makes you feel like you just walked away from a really valuable conversationone that leads you closer to the heart of God no matter how hard it feels to trust Him. This devotional is a must-have, and you will use it again and again! Each days reading will make your heart feel a little lighter and each hard thing in front of you a little more doable.
Nicki Koziarz, bestselling author and speaker
Dont let the bite-sized chapters fool you; there is power in these pages! With the Scripture verses and prayer prompts bracketing each days devotion, youll find purpose and peace in the midst of loneliness, anxiety, broken relationships, and much more. Trusting God in All the Things is one of those books youll return to again and againkeep a copy in your car, your purse, your bedside table, wherever you need to meet God in the middle minutes of your day!
Jodie Berndt, author of the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series
What a wonderful encouragement this devotional is! This book reads like a letter from a compassionate friend. Karen and Ruth write from personal experience and remind us that God sees our needs and cares deeply for us. Over and over, their biblical wisdom and encouragement leads to reflection, rest, and freedom. If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or alone, this book is for you. Trusting God in All the Things is a comforting balm for the soul.
Courtney Joseph, author and blogger at WomenLivingWell.org
Trusting God in All the Things keeps things real! I can always count on Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk to understand my everyday needs and offer just the right encouragement my heart longs for. Each day, I feel more surefooted in my faith and in my trust in God as I read their godly wisdom.
Amber Lia, bestselling coauthor of the Triggers book series
When Im reading a devotional, I want to know that the writer is sharing not only their highlight reel, but their middle seasons too. Ruth and Karen share exactly those types of moments with grace, hope, and faith to encourage and grow the faith of their readers while sharing biblical wisdom.
Melissa Mulvaney, Canton, Michigan
Who hasnt ever wondered if God can truly be trusted? I was blessed by the depth of wisdom Karen and Ruth offered in these short daily readings. Their words coupled with Gods Word fed and fortified my heart. I highlighted. I bookmarked. I walked away with hope-filled reasons to trust.
Kimberly Henderson, Inman, South Carolina
If youre looking for hope in the mundane, in the waiting, or in the midst of suffering, I believe you will find it here. Each story, each devotional, is like a little glimpse of hope filling you up again and guiding you back to the source of our hope: Jesus.
Jessi Schafer, St. Johns, Michigan
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2022 by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk
Published by Bethany House Publishers
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55438
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Dedication
To you, our precious readers.
May you discover peace and experience calm
as you learn to trust God in every area of life.
Contents
Endorsements
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Copyright Page
Dedication
Introduction
1. Even Jesus Was Overwhelmed
2. You Dont Have to Crush It
3. You Are Not Alone
4. Not Yours!
5. The God Who Cares
6. You Have All That You Need
7. Living Calm
8. A Sermonette for Your Soul
9. You Are the One Jesus Loves
10. The Uttered and the Unspoken
11. Be Watchful
12. I Am Here for You
13. How Not to Get Lost
14. A Peace Thats Out of This World
15. Give Me the Right Feet
16. When Your Mouth Needs a Recall Button
17. When Words Are Hard to Find
19. Rest for the Restless
20. When Your Prison Becomes Your Platform