Praying for Rain : Surrender and Triumph in Life's Desert Experiences

by Carmichael, Nancie

• ISBN13: 9780785267829
• ISBN10: 0785267824
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-09
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

"Every day I search in my memory for a Scripture that will help me get through the day. I feel as though I'm at the bottom of a well, screaming 'Help!' to the top."Following the death of her father, the adoption of a child with emotional and behavioral challenges, and the start of her own physical deterioration, depression had a paralyzing grip on Nancie Carmichael. The wife and business partner of a busy publisher, mother of five children, and a leader in her church, Nancie had gone from being a healthy, confident woman to becoming physically and emotionally ill. But in the midst of this emptiness, she heard the gentle voice of the Father whisper, Just let go. By learning to hear His voice -- and through stress management, counseling, and healthier living -- Nancie emerged from the desperation with invaluable wisdom that she shares here. Sometimes the things that make our lives full are what threaten to crush us. In Praying for Rain, readers will learn to take an honest look at personal losses, incorporate the principles of balance into their lives, and hear His voice in the wilderness.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
What Am I Doing Here?	1	(18)
The Desert of Loss	19	(20)
The Desert of Pain	39	(18)
The Desert of Exhaustion	57	(22)
The Desert of Circumstances	79	(20)
The Desert of Wandering	99	(20)
The Desert of Depression	119	(22)
The Desert of Loneliness	141	(16)
The Desert of Waiting	157	(18)
Surrender and Triumph in the Desert	175	(16)
Acknowledgments	191	(2)
About the Author	193	(2)
Notes	195