Praying Through Loneliness

I love Praying Through Loneliness: A 90-Day Devotional for Women compiled by author Kristen Strong – and not just because I have devotionals included! She put together a beautiful book of encouragement for anyone (and that is everyone) who has experienced loneliness.

I have two devotions included: “Created for Communion with One Another” is based on 2 Corinthians 13:14, which says, “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (Obviously, this was a major theme in my book, Created for Communion.) “Have Holy, Helping Hands” tells of how an impromptu prayer moment in a kitchen with other women reminded me of Exodus 17:12, which says, “When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up – one on one side, one on the other – so that his hands remained steady till sunset.”

And there are so many other good ones! Regardless of why, when, and how you’ve experienced loneliness, I trust this book will encourage you. It’s also a great gift to share with a friend who could use the truth in her life. 

About the book

Praying Through Loneliness is a compilation of stories from many women in all stages of life written to let you know that you are not alone in your sadness, frustration, or sense of rejection; when you feel jealous of other women’s friendships; in the pain of a friendship breakup; when you want to give up trying to connect again; or in your need to know that the Lord sees you in your loneliness, has a purpose for you during it, and won’t abandon you as you walk through it.

This book doesn’t skip over the sadness and hardship loneliness brings. It doesn’t offer trite advice or give spiritual formulas to shortcut the slow work of friendship. Instead, it offers an empathetic and hopeful accompaniment in the dark night you are walking through.

Each daily devotional includes a scripture verse, vulnerable story where questions and regret are seen through the eyes of Jesus who is always walking beside you, hopeful message, and meaningful prayer references for encouragement

If you pre-order Praying Though Loneliness, you’ll get some goodies, including extra devotionals that aren’t in the book. And let me tell you a secret: One of those extra is also written by yours truly. The book officially releases Nov. 12, but you can pre-order it now from wherever you like to buy books, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Praying Through Loneliness is a 224-page paperback published by Thomas Nelson (Nov. 12, 2024). 

About the author 

Kristen Strong offers her two decades of experience as a constantly relocating military spouse and one decade as a settled civilian to address head-on the rising pain point facing women today in startling numbers: acute loneliness and isolation due to a lack of friends.

Kristen has authored books including Girl Meets Change and Backroads to Belonging. She and her U.S. Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. Together this military family zigzagged across the country (and one ocean) several times before settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can find her at kristenstrong.com.

Giveaway

In the spirit of friendship, I’m giving away two copies of Praying Through Loneliness along with two copies of my own Created for Communion because the messages complement each other so well. This giveaway is open to any U.S. resident. Just say in the comments why you’d like this book and who you’d share a copy with. A winner will be randomly chosen on Friday, Nov. 8 and gets a set of books for herself and one to share with a friend. 

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I received some author copies for being part of this project, but I truly love it and appreciate Kristen Strong’s words and encouragement.