Turning to God in the Mess of Our Lives

Michelle Cox

Apr 2023 · Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

About this ebook

"Mortality will always include difficulty. We cannot simply avoid the pain, but we get credit for trying." Do you ever wonder if your life is a mess because you don't have enough faith or you haven't completely mastered the law of obedience? It's time to consider other possibilities. What if negative moments are a normal part of life? What if God doesn't demand perfection during our mortal journey? What if all He asks of us is that we show up, turn to Him, and keep trying? Life can be difficult, especially for the driven perfectionist who follows his or her own perception of glory rather than the path God intended. In this outstanding book, author Michelle Cox challenges our old belief systems and shows us how to rebuild principles to calm our minds, offer hope, and restore our connection with our Heavenly Parents. Walk with Michelle and discover how to embrace the mess of your life and see God's presence in every chaotic moment. battle unhealthy messages and negative thoughts with truthful statements. accept that it's okay to not be okay 100 percent of the time. As you commit to trying-not perfecting-these principles, you will learn to trust in God and yourself. Stop just surviving and instead empower yourself to find the freedom, peace, and joy in the messy pieces of you.

About the author

Michelle Cox loves to dive into the messy parts of LIFE. As the CEO of Build Family Connection, a relationship expert, podcaster, educator, speaker, and mother to 4, Michelle refuses to look away from the pain of life, faith, parenting, and self-discovery. In fact, she loves to stare it down. How she faces the pain without feeling despair is deeply experienced in her book, Turning to God in the Mess of Your Lives. Michelle is on a mission to get rid of the plague of "avoidance" when it comes to facing the tough moments of everyday life-both big and small. Michelle firmly believes God is most apparent in the middle of the mess. Yes, even YOUR mess. She is continually reminded that life's greatest moments of progress and joy come from the imperfect and unexpected parts of our journey. Michelle is married with 4 kids, loves the outdoors, and is excited to spend a few minutes walking with you. Get ready for an experience of compassion and grace, mixed in with a good dose of reality, as you start by taking one small step today.