When You Don't Like Your Story
What If Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories?
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most. Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that we wish weren't there? How do we silence the pain of what has been done to us and the shame of what we've allowed to be done through us? In When You Don't Like Your Story, Bible teacher Sharon Jaynes shows us how God untangles our most painful emotions with the fingers of grace, putting his redemption on display. In the hardest parts of our narratives, we get to see God's greatest work--and this changes the ending of our stories. As we overcome shame, offer forgiveness, and use our stories to help others, we find freedom from the past and learn to live in the restoration of the present.
Endorsements (8)
“Praise for When You Don’t Like Your Story “I deeply understand the pain of not liking parts of my own story. Yet time and again, I’ve seen God restore and redeem my life even when it doesn’t end up the way I would have chosen. The stories and hope within the pages of When You Don’t Like Your Story are a gift to the world, and I’m grateful my friend Sharon has written this treasure for us all!”
“If we’re being honest, we all have parts of our story that we don’t like, that we don’t 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 Don’t Like Your Story Sharon so graciously and practically illuminates how it’s God’s 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.”
“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.”
“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 God’s goodness and sovereignty, while our hearts continue to take a licking. Sharon Jaynes’s When You Don’t 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.”
“Sharon’s introductory words gripped my heart and held it to the last page. When You Don’t 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.”
“If your story isn’t 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 don’t understand. This book is a powerful and encouraging reminder of what’s 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.”
“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. “Almost all of us have parts to our story we would like to erase. I know I’ve 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 Jaynes’s new book When You Don’t 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.”
“When You Don’t Like Your Story is a powerful reminder that God’s redemptive grace can rewrite the most tragic of tales—including 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.”
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