Goodbye, Murphy's Law : Whatever Can Go Wrong, God Can Make Right

by Christie, Judy Pace

• ISBN13: 9780687492084
• ISBN10: 0687492084
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

'œWhatever can go wrong, will go wrong.' Is it really true?'œWe live in a world where people tend to expect the worst. But God has an amazing plan for each of us, and this plan is not some elusive, mystical riddle we cannot decipher. We can move past dry spells and give up dread and fear. We can shape a vision for our life that is large and special and meaningful.' - from the introductionIn this inspiring and useful book, Judy Pace Christie helps us to seek and discover God's will in our lives through listening, discernment, prayer, and perseverence. For individual or group use. 'œHopeful, encouraging, engaging, caring, eloquent, practical, prayerful, devoted, Christ-centered, Judy Pace Christie is all of those and so much more and that becomes radiantly evident as you read her helpful book. In her special and unique way, she encourages us to discover God's will and live in it, to do our best and trust God for the rest.' -James W. Moore, author of Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses 'œGoodbye, Murphy's Law is a marvelous handbook of ten lessons with accompanying questions that can inspire you, your study group, or your congregation to take spirituality to the next level.' -Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, author of The Undivided Soul Judy Pace Christie , after working as a journalist for twenty-five years, left the daily news business to open a consulting firm that works with individuals, businesses, and churches on strategies for meaningful life and work, including goal-setting, living fully, and balancing personal and professional lives. She is author of the Hurry Less, Worry Less series and co-author of Awesome Altars. Judy and her husband live in northwest Louisiana.

Author Biography

Judy Pace Christie, is author of the Hurry Less, Worry Less series and co-author of Awesome Altars

Table of Contents

With Gratitude	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
The Key: How God's plan can change our lives	p. 15
Take Hope: God wants good things for your life	p. 25
God's Workmanship: Steps to becoming the person you were created to be	p. 33
Talking with God, Listening to God: How prayer can help	p. 45
Impatient for Change: How to wait for God's guidance	p. 55
Do Less, Be More: Opening up space for God's help	p. 63
Help My Unbelief: How to get on the right path	p. 73
Pain and Triumph: Leaning on God in hard times	p. 81
Alive in Christ: Guidelines for happiness	p. 89
A Contented Heart: Savoring the journey	p. 97
Study Guide for Individuals and Groups	p. 105
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