I’m thrilled to let you know that my new book, God Strong: A Military Wife’s Spiritual Survival Guide, releases this month. If there ever was a book that defined what Wives of Faith is about, this is it. I wrote it to be a reminder to myself and to other wives so we can remember whose strength it is we really need to lean on.
After all, strength is a big part of being part of a military wife, isn’t it? Without it, how could we function? Yet too often we convince ourselves we can do it all, take care of everything and keep it all together – but eventually our own strength runs out. But God offers an unending supply. That’s what being God Strong is all about.
We will be having some fun giveaways and promotions later this month, but I wanted to let you know that Amazon has officially released it, and it will be available at a bookstore near you if it isn’t already (official release date is Feb. 15). My publisher, Zondervan, has the first two pages of each chapter available for you to see at their website as well as a sample chapter from the audio book.
Also, if you’d like to do the book with a group or do some additional Bible study on your own, I’m excited to tell you that I’ve created a special group guide and individual guide that’s free and available for download (visit godstrongbook.com).
We’re taking signups right now for our God Strong Street Team so be sure to check that out – Street Team members will receive a free copy of the book, a cool Living God Strong T-shirt (limited availability) as well as behind the scenes exclusives as we start doing book signings and speaking events.
If you’re on Facebook, please consider signing up for our fan page at facebook.com/godstrongbook. Media interviews, bookstore appearances and speaking engagements will all be posted there.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. I hope the book encourages and inspires military wives to be everything God has called them to be.
(*cross-posted at Wives of Faith)
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Oh Sara, I’m sitting here nearly in tears after reading the sample chapters! It spoke directly to my heart and made me realize the reason I’ve been feeling so weak/overwhelmed is because I haven’t been relying on God for my strength. I’ve had days, weeks, and even months where I wake up in the morning and feel like I just can’t take another day of this deployment.. It takes every bit of energy in me to pull up my bootstraps and keep going. Some days I’ve even blamed my husband for putting me through this and making me feel so weak! I now realize I’m the only one to blame. I was relying on myself or others to strengthen me and help me through this, when all along I should have been seeking God and relying on Him! Thank you so much for writing this book. I can’t wait to buy it and read the rest! I will definitely be sharing it with others. God bless!
Karren, I’m so glad you wrote. First, everything you’re feeling is ABSOLUTELY normal! We all struggle with trying to do everything on our own, and yes, even blame our husbands for putting us in these situations. But God loves us and wants to use these tough times to remind us that He is ALWAYS there. Deployments are definitely not easy but when we rely on God, we remember we are not alone and we aren’t meant to do it all by ourselves. HUGS.