Woman Looking out the window | You have tried everything to assist someone you care about. How do you help in the wait when your loved one won't fight their battle?

How to Help in the Wait When Your Loved One Won’t Fight

Have you ever found yourself watching someone unable or unwilling to stand up and meet their challenges? You try everything to assist, but they refuse to reach up for what you have to offer. As the pain and frustration rise, you ponder giving up. After all, how do you help in the wait when your loved…

When Waiting on God

When Waiting on God: How to Embrace the Delay Well

Waiting is inevitable. We will all wait for something in our lives. Sometimes it will be excruciatingly painful, like waiting on God to grant a miracle, answer a prayer, or let us know He is near. And other times, waiting will solely be a bother. However, knowing how to embrace the delay well is critical—discover…

We have two choices that help in the wait when God closes a door. Will you choose what benefits or hurts you?

Two Choices That Help in the Wait When God Closes a Door

Do you ever pray for God to close a door He doesn’t want you to go through? Then He shuts that opening, and you find yourself in utter shock and despair. It leaves you at a crossroads, usually in the middle of a waiting period. Quite possibly, you feel helpless and out of options. However,…

Do you ever think your marriage will fail or maybe even wish it would? I was ready to give up until I heard some wise words.

How to Persevere When You Think Your Marriage Will Fail

Do you ever think your marriage will fail or maybe even wish it would? There was a time about fifteen years ago when I was ready to give up. With the addition of unexpected circumstances, I felt as if a struggling relationship was too much to endure. Until someone wise spoke words that resonated and changed…

Waves on a beach. Find out the best of the second quarter in 2021 at Embracing the Unexpected. Read the top viewed article, featured post, and more.

The Best of the Second Quarter in 2021 | Embracing the Unexpected

Discover what sparked interest at Maree Dee | Embracing the Unexpected. We have highlighted the best of the second quarter in 2021. Read the top viewed article, the blog post with the most comments, and more.

wounded soul

Do You Take Good Care of Your Wounded Soul? | Guest Kirsten Panachyda

Are you pouring out tender loving care to someone in your life who needs your help? This is a noble act, and God wants you to care for those in need. However, do you pretend your pain doesn’t matter? It is imperative to take good care of your wounded soul while caring for someone else.