In this episode of the (in)courage podcast, host Becky Keife speaks with author Shruthi Parker about her book, Living Open-Handed: Devotions for Surrendering Control and Finding Joy in the Unexpected. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, unexpected trials, and the grace found in surrendering control to God. Shruthi shares her personal journey of facing trials, including her daughter's diagnosis and her husband's health challenges, and how these experiences have deepened her faith and understanding of joy.

Takeaways

• Surrendering control is a continuous journey, not a one-time event.
• Trials can be seen as God's grace in our lives.
• Finding joy in unexpected circumstances is possible through faith.
• Community support is crucial during difficult times.
• Prayer is a vital part of the surrendering process.
• Grief and joy can coexist in our lives.
• God's promises ring true every day, not just in good times.

Life is full of ups and downs. We have an idea of what’s good for us — but it doesn’t always match God’s plans for us. How do we learn to trust God’s timing, provision, plans, and perspective when we’re dealing with the unexpected?

Author Shruthi Parker has some words to say about that! Her new book, Living Open-Handed: Devotions for Surrendering Control and Finding Joy in the Unexpected, invites readers to surrender control to God’s all-sustaining power and His very good will as they discover how to appreciate the ins and outs and ups and downs that life brings.

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