You’re climbing the heights—and then the track disappears! That’s the roller coaster of unemployment. More people are unemployed than at any time since the Depression. If ever we needed encouragement and the reassurance that God can be trusted no matter what, now is the time. With devotional meditations, Scripture, practical suggestions, memorable quotes and anecdotes, guided prayer suggestions, and material for personal reflection Sarah Hupp casts a ray of hope for believers who are unemployed or underemployed. A helpful reminder that God is our strength and hope and can be trusted to get us through the ups and downs of unemployment. "God stands ready to help you through your job loss." Unemployment changes everything,doesn't it? When you have a job, life is predictable-the alarm goes off at the same time every morning,you drive the same route,see the same people, and return home in the evening at the same time. Life moves at a steady pace,and its seems like it will continue that way forever. But a job loss can feel like a bad roller-coaster ride. It's hard to know what will happen next as you navigate the twists and turns,ups and downs, and tunnels:excitement over a new job possibility,nervousness over an interview, and disappointment when that call never comes and it seems that all the leads have dried. up. This is a ride that no one wants to be on,and "riders" wonder if it will ever stop so that they can exit into stability again. For believers who are unemployed, though, there are still some things that are certain. Author Sarah Hupp explains: "The Bible says when God's children call out to Him in their distress, He hears and comes to their aid. Sometimes He acts instantaneously,but sometimes His timetable takes a little longer. Yet He is always faithful to provide for His children." Find help and a ray of hope through the devotional meditations,Scripture, inspirational stories, helpful checklists, and journal-style questions in The Roller Coaster of Unemployment. God is still actively working on your behalf, and you can trust Him for the ride. Sarah M. Hupp is a freelance writer, editor, and Bible study teacher. She has authored numerous books, including 100 Questions and Answers about God, Checklist for Life for Moms , and Prayer Moments for Busy People . Sarah and her family live near Nashville, Tennessee. They have experienced the roller coaster of unemployment fifteen times.