My new book, CHRONIC Hope is now available to purchase online at Amazon! This book has been years in the making, if not my whole lifetime. In the intro of the book, I share about many of the injuries, surgeries, trials, physical ailments and deaths of loved ones that I have endured and how the Lord has been faithful through them all. His Word has been a source of hope.
I have learned that medical facilities are one of the best places to better appreciate this “Chronic Hope” we have, that our God is right there with us in the midst of our pain.
One of the main reasons I wrote this collection is because some people wonder, “If God’s Word is so applicable to an injured or ailing person, where do you start reading?” Genesis 1:1 that describes creation? I know you would rather not read about bulls being slaughtered and having their blood splashed on the temple altar. That is a little too close to home when you are hospital bound. And who wants to study how Satan infected Job from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head; and then Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes? Probably not good dermatology protocol.
However, there are many, many Bible verses that can be a source of great comfort to the wounded and healing. My dream is that you will be able to select chapters from this book that most appropriately address your unique needs, or those of your loved ones. Obviously, this is not a comprehensive list, and it is not my intent to rewrite the Bible; I would never do that. But perhaps, as the occasion presents itself, you will be able to read chapters from “Chronic Hope: God’s Redeeming Presence in the Midst of Pain” either to yourself or one of your loved ones. I pray that you will be comforted.
I have tried to categorize and separate Bible verses topically. I have also included song lyrics, excerpts from other books, poems, stories, quotes from famous people and some not so famous people, myself included.
An Encouraging Resource of Hope
I hope this book is a divine resource for you if:
- You are in pain
- You are experiencing grief
- You want to encourage someone with a special gift who is going through a challenging season
- You work in hospice care
- You are caring for an elderly loved one
- You are part of a church – please share with your staff and ministries to purchase in bulk
Thank you for ordering, reading, and sharing with others. My hope is to get this in as many hands as possible to offer a “Daily Infusion of Hope” like one of my friends noted:
Oh, and please be sure to leave a review! This helps others make a decision to purchase it as well and may help with search views on Amazon. Thank you so much! May God bless you and strengthen you in your spirit each day. He is with you always.
Patti Burnett 