Resilient : Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times

New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge gives readers who are drained from the madness of modern life the tools they need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience so they can recover their joy, strengthen their hearts, and thrive through the storm. The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in recent years. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge provides skills and tools to strengthen your heart and soul--and reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience provided by Jesus himself. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and Christian tradition, and illustrated throughout with powerful, true stories of grit and survival, Resilient will help readers recover from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic; tap into "supernatural graces" like the river of life that God promises his people; learn to be patient with themselves--genuine recovery from spiritual and emotional trauma takes time and intentionality; create a plan, because resilience and victory aren't going to come with a swipe on your home screen; and discover deep wells of freedom and strength through Christ who lives within us. Thriving requires a resilient soul. This book will help readers find the resilience they need when the world has gone mad--and discover in Jesus himself the strength that prevails. The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in the last few years. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he gives you the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience so you can reclaim your joy, strengthen your heart, and thrive through the storm. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and Christian tradition, and illustrated throughout with powerful, true stories of grit and survival, Resilient will help you: Recover from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic Tap into the river of life that God promises his people Learn to be patient with yourself—genuine recovery from spiritual and emotional trauma takes time and intentionality Create a plan to foster resilience in your day-to-day life Discover deep wells of freedom and strength through Christ who lives within us Thriving requires a resilient soul. This book will help you find the resilience you long for when the world has gone mad—and discover in Jesus himself the strength that prevails. The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in recent years. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge provides skills and tools to strengthen your heart and soul--and reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience provided by Jesus himself. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and Christian tradition, and illustrated throughout with powerful, true stories of grit and survival, Resilient will help readers recover from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic; tap into supernatural graces like the river of life that God promises his people; learn to be patient with themselves--genuine recovery from spiritual and emotional trauma takes time and intentionality; create a plan, because resilience and victory aren't going to come with a swipe on your home screen; and discover deep wells of freedom and strength through Christ who lives within us. Thriving requires a resilient soul. This book will help readers find the resilience they need when the world has gone mad--and discover in Jesus himself the strength that prevails. Provided by publisher The longing for things to be wonderful is one of the deepest yearnings of the human heart. After times of trialsuch as the COVID pandemic, war, job loss, or griefour desire rises to the surface demanding relief. We've all had to "rally" to face crisis, tapping into our soul's reserves. But at some point, we have to replenish those reserves, or we will burn out. In this pivotal book for our times, John Eldredge validates the weariness we feel and points us to the only way we can recover our joy: through Jesus' provision of supernatural resilience. Resilient is your guide for emerging from global trauma with your faith and your soul stronger than ever. Each chapter opens with a true story of human resilience against the bleakest odds. Every chapter pulls your attention to Jesus himself, while practical tools throughout the book help revive your exhausted heart and mind. The peace and hope provided in Christ is always available to usand his resilience never fails.