Publisher's Synopsis
Find the freedom from regret, hurt, and fear that God wants for you, so you can embrace a life of relief, joy, and hope in him.
We all carry regret, hurt, and fear. These are burdens that weigh us down and make us feel trapped.
Scott Sauls understands. In twenty-five years of pastoral ministry, he's walked with countless individuals through weary seasons and circumstances. He's also battled his own anxiety and depression. He knows what it's like to be worn out and burdened by life.
But it doesn't have to be this way. Freedom, healing, and joy are available to us even in the midst of suffering, even when circumstances don't change. Beautiful People Don't Just Happen reveals how you can find a new way of living that helps you:
Give honest voice to your emotions through the practice of lament Confront your debilitating thoughts with the divine counter-voice of the God who loves you Find meaning, purpose, and "the best you" as you journey through grief and sorrow Discover God's heart for sinners and sufferers as you grow closer to him Learn and live out what the Bible calls the "secret of contentment" in any circumstanceDon't settle for the way things are. Dare to hope for a better future. Dare to embrace the healing and freedom God wants for you--the freedom he freely offers to all who receive it.
