An Overwhelming Hope: How the Spirit Brings Peace to Our Storms

Suffering is one of the only guarantees we have in this life, yet it is so easy for us to be caught by surprise when trials come our way. How can we hold onto hope when it feels like everything's falling apart? Does God truly care about us when our circumstances threaten to completely overwhelm us? Romans 8 is an incredibly powerful passage of Scripture that walks us through the hope we have in Christ in the midst of every season. Through Paul’s words to the Romans, we can discover the riches and the depths of God’s love for us. This unfailing love brings us to an overwhelming hope that is rooted in Him. Through devotional writings that walk verse by verse through Romans 8, thoughtful questions, and prayer prompts, you will find strength through the power of the Holy Spirit within you to keep going, no matter what you may face. Editorial Reviews A sound Bible study on Romans 8, Jessica has a firm grasp on the realities of hardship and a full trust in God and His Word. Jessica's voice is credible and kind as she has walked the walk and now holds our hand through understanding Romans 8. She organizes the study verse-by-verse and provides commentary and reflection questions which stretch and grow our faith. As a seasoned Bible teacher, Jessica's aim is for the reader to dig deep in God's Word and she accomplishes it in An Overwhelming Hope. Jessica brings a breath of fresh air to Romans 8 in An Overwhelming Hope, as we learn more about God through a multifaceted bible study that incorporates worship through cross-referenced Scripture, quotes, and personal stories. The verse-by-verse Bible study prompts you to slow down with God’s Word and really digest what He is saying to His people then and today. You will walk away with a revived confidence in God’s love for you no matter what difficult situation you are walking through—His love will always find you. -Bailey T. Hurley, author of Together is a Beautiful Place Jessica’s reflections on Romans 8 are a beautiful and needed reminder of the hope we have in Christ. She uses her personal testimony of walking through hardships to illustrate the truths of this passage in a poignant way. As someone who has loved this passage for many years, I am thrilled Jessica wrote this resource to encourage believers that, truly, “nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 8:39) - Heather Cofer, author of Expectant: Cultivating a Vision for Christ-Centered Pregnancy The unpredictability of life drains us, like trying to swim in a storm-tossed sea. And I've never been a good swimmer. An Overwhelming Hope reminds us of the Rock upon which we can rest in the midst of chaos. A Rock we all need! The sturdy, unwavering truth of Romans paired with Jessica's personal reflections really hit home and strengthened me. I picked up this devotional at night and it helped to anchor my drifting doubts dredged up from the day's events. What is God's purpose for my season right now? How is He possibly going to use my failures for good? If you're questioning the reason behind what you're going through or simply need an easy-to-digest reminder of the ways of the Lord, I recommend Overwhelming Hope for your nightstand, your breakfast table, your life. It's only 6 weeks, but it leaves a lasting impression. - Kasey Shuler, author of Rest and Rise: Be Refreshed in Your Work
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