In His Hands

When a child/unborn baby is facing serious medical problems, the fear and uncertainty these families experience can be so huge that words can be lost in the sea of grief and overwhelm. This is a beautiful and precious resource for those in suffering and need words they don't have.

Eric and Jessika have written a book full of faithful and heartfelt prayers inspired by Scripture to help us talk with our loving and compassionate God. They have even included simple ...but truthful prayers for little children to use to talk to our God who always listens.

This resource is such a blessing for families in grief and those walking alongside these families. I have and will continue to use this book to pray for/with my suffering friends. May we all remember God is with us and for us in every affliction in life.

Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

In His Hands is a hopeful and comforting book. It gives words for prayers and lamenting when you don't even have the capacity to find the words needed.
I think this will be a wonderful gift to give to parents in the hardest situations.

This is an abridged version of my original review. You can read my full review at https://www.lifeisstory.com/nonfiction/in-his-hands-prayers-for-your-child-or-baby-in-a-medical-crisis-eric-m-schumacher-and-jessika-sanders/

Eric M. Schumacher and Jessika Sanders wrote this book from their combined experience, and they offer sensitive, Scripture-based prayers to help struggling parents talk to God in the midst of their child’s medical crisis and perhaps death. The well-organized chapters cover lots of different themes, and the layout makes it simple for people to find the prayers they need in a particular moment.

The prayers are very short, and are ideal for weary, burdened Christians who don't have the energy for more. The authors regularly use phrases from Bible passages within the prayers, and include references below each prayer. They point their readers to truths about God while also making space for questions and anger.

My only notable critique is that this book assumes goodwill on the part of everyone's medical team, family, and friends, without including lament prayers for when helpers are insensitive or even antagonistic. These situations are so common and painful that I wish that this book had addressed them, instead of only praying about support systems in a positive light.

This book is a wonderful resource for parents who are facing the unimaginable. This book can help them process their experiences and express their emotions to God, and also guides them in ways to apply Scripture to their weary hearts and minds. This is also great for members of someone's support system to read, both to aid them in their prayers and to help them better understand what their loved ones are going through. I appreciate the authors' sensitivity and care in writing this, and highly recommend it.

Note: I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.