The Hem of His Garment

Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms

by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

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Pub Date Aug 01 2023 | Archive Date Oct 01 2023

Revell

Christian | Health, Mind & Body | Self-Help

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Description

Hope for When the Pain Won't Quit

Everyone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected and unwanted change. Often it is temporary. But what do you do when it isn't? When the pain just won't go away, when healing does not come, when the grief and hurt settle in?

Drawing on her own experience of chronic pain and her years as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson provides a countercultural perspective on pain. Offering hope without any false promises or empty platitudes, Dr. Bengtson unwraps the complex emotional aspects of dealing with pain. She gives you permission to question God, helps you identify the lies you've believed about your pain, and reorients your perception based on the truth of God's Word. Each chapter ends with a recommended playlist, reflection questions, and a prayer.

Your pain may not change, but your experience of it can.

Hope for When the Pain Won't Quit

Everyone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden...

Advance Praise

"Pain is inevitable, but enduring it alone is optional. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a voice of hope who will speak into your struggles, a helping hand who will point you to Jesus, and a wise guide who will lead you through whatever you're facing so you can embrace more of what our good God has for you."

- Holley Gerth, bestselling author of What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments

"Thousands of people suffer from daily pain. For some it is physical, and for others it may be spiritual or emotional. How do you maintain hope in the midst of chronic, unrelenting pain? The Hem of His Garment is an honest and transparent look at pain. Dr. Michelle Bengtson gives the reader permission to ask hard questions and practical guidance on how to seek God during times when you feel the most wounded. A beautiful gift for every person living with pain."

- Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, bestselling author, and host of I Choose My Best Life podcast

"The Hem of His Garment sings hope in the minor key. It is an honest, profound, and deeply moving labor of love that will invite you to weep, worship, and pray. This book is a treasure for those who live in constant pain--and for those who long for a resource to give to friends and family who are hurting."

- Carol Kent, founder of Speak Up Ministries, speaker, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down

"Most people run away from pain, but Dr. Michelle Bengtson walks to it so she can walk us through it! While I was reading this power-packed and practical book, I was in extreme pain physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and Dr. Bengtson inspired me to pray, 'If I can reach the hem of his garment, Christ will touch the place of my pain with his presence, power, provision, and peace.' I will keep a stack of copies of The Hem of His Garment on hand as gifts for those who are feeling overwhelmed by the pain of life's storms."

- Pam Farrel, author of Discovering Hope in the Psalms and bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti