Can something so painful, even tragic, actually be God's way of blessing? As believers, we generally expect good things to happen in our lives. We expect a blessing upon blessing because we love God and He loves us and we form an expectation of prosperity (relational, emotional, and physical). And when the tragedy strikes and we enter a season of unwanted changes and suffering, we are shocked, angry, disappointed, and confused. We start doubting God's love and His good intentions and plans. We begin questioning His ways and methods. We don't understand. It is difficult to reconcile the pain we feel with what we know about God. This encouraging book aims to help you not only identify and accept specific losses but to realize that painful experiences could be the birthplace of blessings. We lose something, but there is more to gain. What is God using your pain for? "With great candor and kind compassion, Hadassah Treu has penned a transforming balm of hope for the hurting heart. Draw Near is a loving invitation to release pain for gain-to let go, yes, of the pain of any life loss for the gain that God plants into our desperate teardrops. A remarkable blend of devotional, Bible study, and storytelling, this gentle guide will help the wounded move from the struggle to control to the sweet gift of God's comfort and strength. It's a healing oil of love for wounded souls." - Patricia Raybon , Christy Award-winning author of God Is Our Help from Our Daily Bread Publishing and the Annalee Spain Mysteries from Tyndale Fiction "What if the seasons of our greatest adversity were places of our deepest growth with God? In Draw Near, Hadassah Treu shows how the pain of a traumatic childhood, infertility, rejection, and becoming a widow were catalysts to help her find hope and healing in Christ. Hadassah takes us through a scripture-saturated journey to help us see life's difficulties as gifts and suffering as an opportunity to draw closer to God." - Lisa Appelo , author of Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart Winner of the Encouraging Blogger Award of 2020, Hadassah is an international Christian author, blogger and poet, and contributor to several faith-based platforms like Koinonia and Devotable, and a dozen award-winning devotionals and poetry anthologies. She is a COMPEL Provers 31 Blog writer and Freelancing Community Group leader. Her writing is featured on (In)Courage, The Upper Room, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Her View From Home, Living by Design Ministries, Thoughts About God, Today's Christian Living and other popular sites. Connect with Hadassah at onthewaybg.com. "Most of us do everything in our power to avoid discomfort and adversity. Meanwhile, adversity is God's primary tool for helping us grow stronger as we develop spiritual maturity. In this powerful book, Hadassah Treu unpacks the various forms of adversity we all face. She offers many biblical examples, as well as her riveting personal testimony, to show us how to draw near to God when life is difficult-and how to let God use adversity to strengthen us. This is a book of hope, healing, and encouragement for all of life's trials." -Stacey Pardoe, author of Lean Into Grace: Let God Heal Your Heart, Restore Your Soul, and Set You Free; coauthor of Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith; and writer at staceypardoe.com. "Draw Near is a beautifully written and inspiring devotional. Hadassah Treu cleverly and clearly outlines thirteen gifts God uses to help us live courageously while facing struggles and growing in our faith. Hadassah creates a safe space to authentically explore your suffering using Scripture, Biblical characters and her own experiences. Draw Near is a must read for anyone seeking comfort and strength in the midst of suffering." -Mary Rooney Armand, author of Identity, Understanding, and Accepting Who I am in Christ and Life Changing Stories: A Devotional Collection Revealing God's Faithfulness and Transforming Power, life coach and creator of ButterflyLiving.org "If you've walked the tumultuous path of anxiety, this book feels like a gentle hand reaching out. It beautifully captures the raw essence of this struggle, offering not just empathy, but a roadmap to transformation. The wisdom within these pages reminds us that surrendering these fears to God is not weakness, but the truest form of strength. If you're navigating the turbulent waters of anxiety, this book will be your beacon of hope." -Landen Melton, creator and founder of Devotable: Daily Christian Devotion, podcaster, editor, and publisher of Extinguishing the Spirit of Fear, Equality: Created Equal in His Image, Perseverance and Prayer: Approaching the Throne of Grace "This book is an engaging, heartfelt example of the wisdom contained in 2 Corinthians 1:3- 4, "Praise be to God...who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble." With a