The other day I was sent to a link to a video by author Joy McClain. When I saw it was ten minutes long I considered shutting it down for later, but the thing is, I couldn't. Within minutes I discovered that her testimony is one I've been strongly impressed to share with you--in particular that God is faithful and that love is patient.
Joy patiently waited and prayed several years for her husband, never giving up on the hope that he might come to know Christ. The results got me thinking about how many times I've given up on patience instead of holding out for God's plan.
I hope you'll be blessed as blessed by her inspiring testimony as I was.
Now, let's talk about her book! Joy is offering two copies to my readers. Woohoo! If you'd like a chance to win one, please enter through the Rafflecopter gadget below. (Subscribers, click through to the blog to enter).
Waiting For His Heart: Lessons From a Wife Who Chose to Stay
God tells us to love our enemies. But what about loving and honoring a husband who chooses to walk away from his family, setting up residence in a prison of addiction? Seldom is there a faith with the tenacity that Joy McClain displayed during her twenty-two years of praying, enduring tremendous trials and sorrow.
"I will honor my vow, no matter what," were words spoken by this young bride, believing in the promise of new life and vows spoken. The "no matter what" took this family on such a seemingly discouraging journey that even Christian family and friends believed restoration was impossible. Joy learned to place her complete hope in Christ alone, believing that God's mercy and grace is sufficient to reach even the darkest and most hardened heart - including her own.
A beautiful, transparent portrait of redemption as marriage is viewed as a living, breathing example of Christ and His bride. Readers will be encouraged and equipped to persevere through deep marital waters.
Find out more about the book and read a sample chapter at Joy's website: Joy McClain
Joy McClain
has been married to Mark for
twenty-seven years and is momma to four children, the youngest by the blessing of adoption. Days are full on their rural, Midwestern home
as they tend to livestock, farm some ground and enjoy
the growth of their family through marriages and the recent birth of their first grandson,
Ezra.
As a song-writer, author, speaker, blogger www.apassionatepursuitofjoy.com and mentor to women Joy is passionate about encouraging women to view God through the lens of truth rather than the sole experience of life's tainted spectacles. Joy's book, Waiting for His Heart; Lessons Learned by a Wife Who Chose to Stay, (Moody Publishing) is a transparent look at her family's journey with her husband's two-decade struggle with addictions, valuable lessons God spoke to her through that time and an encouragement to women facing difficult circumstances.
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As a song-writer, author, speaker, blogger www.apassionatepursuitofjoy.com and mentor to women Joy is passionate about encouraging women to view God through the lens of truth rather than the sole experience of life's tainted spectacles. Joy's book, Waiting for His Heart; Lessons Learned by a Wife Who Chose to Stay, (Moody Publishing) is a transparent look at her family's journey with her husband's two-decade struggle with addictions, valuable lessons God spoke to her through that time and an encouragement to women facing difficult circumstances.
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Thank you for the chance to get this book from Joy. The video touched my heart and I appreciate the Lord showing me once again that He is dedicated to every aspect of my life.
ReplyDeleteAs a wife who has been praying and waiting for almost 20 years, I am very interested in this book. Thank you for the giveaway! I am greatly encouraged to know that my auntie prayed and prayed for almost 40 years and her husband came to know the Lord and turn away from his addictions about 5 years ago now.
ReplyDeleteJoan, that is really amazing and encouraging! We need to hear from more people like you and your auntie! I am convinced that the reason people give up too soon is because they don't hear enough positive stories of others who have persevered and prayed for many years for their spouse. They look around them and all they hear are the naysayers who say, "You should never have to put up with someone like that. In your case divorce is completely understandable" or something to that effect. "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Prov. 29:18. Thanks, Darlene for encouraging us to persevere!
DeleteWow, what a testimony. I agree with Dianne, we don't hear enough of those stories. Love is patient, but so often we choose to run as soon as love gets complicated and calls us to give more than we expected.
Deletejust what I need! thanks for posting this! such an inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I'm speechless! Very inspiring story. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a testimony!
ReplyDeleteI've never commented before, but I read your posts daily through my email subscription. :) I love everything you post and it's always so timely and such an inspiration. Thank you!
Thanks for commenting today! So encouraging of you to say!
DeleteI definitely needed to watch this today. I loved how she said she stopped praying for happiness and started praying for holiness. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it for a few days. Love what you said and now I want to watch it again to hear that! :D
DeleteIs this open internationally? I have entered, but don't know if it is limited? I'm in Australia.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to specify so if you win I'll pay the extra fees.
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