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Embracing the Unexpected | The Best of the 2021 Fourth Quarter

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What if you could help reduce stress during the holidays for loved ones who struggle with a mental illness. Would you be willing to try? I believe it is possible with a little bit of understanding, planning, and a few actions.


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Woman in a field | Are you tired of waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Discover four ways toward a new outlook.
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Are you tired of waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Have you given up hope that God even hears your prayers or cares to answer them? Let’s face it; waiting is hard work. Discover four ways toward a new outlook in this article. 


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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 ten approaches today. 


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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 one won‘t fight their battle.


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Woman looking up Are you waiting for something right now? Today, find out how to stop the worry in the wait before it robs you of your joy and strength.
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Are you waiting for something right now? Perhaps, a job, a prodigal child to return, healing, or a relationship to restore. If so, have you discovered that distress intensifies while waiting? Today, find out how to stop the worry in the wait before it robs you of your joy and strength.


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Find out the best of the first quarter in 2021 at Embracing the Unexpected. Read the top viewed article, featured post, and more.
Find out the best of the first quarter in 2021 at Embracing the Unexpected. Read the top viewed article, featured post, and more.
Find out the best of the first quarter in 2021 at Embracing the Unexpected. Read the top viewed article, featured post, and more.
Find out the best of the first quarter in 2021 at Embracing the Unexpected. Read the top viewed article, featured post, and more..

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Embracing Faith & Mental Illness is a Christ-centered online community for people who care for someone with a mental illness. We have four unique ways for caregivers to participate. You choose what works best for you.

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What was the best of the 2021 fourth quarter for you? I would love to know. Did you accomplish something, take a trip, or learn something new? What unexpected joy or struggle did you discover? #mareedee #embracingtheunexpected… Share on X

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  1. thanks for sharing a selection of your ‘greatest hits,’ Maree. it’s always a treat to see all the goodies gathered together!

    have a great weekend, friend.