Living So That Giveaway with Wendy Blight
Today I’m super excited to introduce my friend and fellow Proverbs 31 gal Wendy Blight! She is guest posting how we all struggle daily with faith-fully living in the mist of our peaks and valleys of life. Be sure to leave a comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of 2 copies of her new book.
Now meet my friend Wendy.
Wendy Blight is an InScribedStudies author, speaker, Bible study teacher, curriculum writer, attorney, wife and mother. Sparked with the desire and giftedness to share God’s Word, she teaches women to stand on Scripture, understand what it really says, and apply It in their daily lives.
She brings intensity and hard hitting reality to her teaching. Her messages and lessons share the specific verses and prayers that have transformed her heart and home.
She equips women to:
- Apply God’s Word in a way that makes it relevant to everyday circumstances
- Gain victory over trials and struggles through faithfully praying the Scriptures
- Write powerful and effective prayers for themselves and others
Wendy has authored two books. Her newest book Living So That: Making Faith-Filled Choices in the Midst of a Messy Life and Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner: The Transforming Power of God’s Story. She has also authored numerous Bible study curricula, teaching them live in Charlotte as well as through on-line studies.
And now, here is Wendy:
Do these thoughts sound familiar?
How am I gonna hold it all together today?
I know I should be kind, loving, patient and have self-control, but...
how can I be kind with that annoying coworker who always drinks my Diet Coke…
how can I not spew out words of anger at my husband who missed dinner with us yet again…
how can I hold my tongue with this child who again popped her little brother in the head after he stole the remote…
how can I refrain from joining in the gossip on our girls’ night out…
I know I should forgive, pray without ceasing, and trust God, but…
how can I forgive when my husband walked out on me after 15 years of marriage…
how can I offer one more prayer when a wayward child for whom I have faithfully prayed continues to rebel…
how can I not fear when nightmares from years of sexual abuse intrude upon my sleep…
how can I trust God as chemotherapy treatments wreak havoc in every cell in my body?
We struggle to live faith-fully in the midst of life-altering pain and heartache. We struggle to live faith-fully life in the midst of our crazy schedules…to balance it all and make decisions that honor God. We know what we’re supposed to do, but it’s so stinkin’ hard! We want to react with an understanding heart but find it impossible. We want to be nice but can’t hold our tongue. We want to forgive but can’t speak the words. We want to trust, but it’s just not there..
So how can I be who God wants me to be in the middle of this mess?
If you identified with any or all of the above, Living So That is for you!
Now for the giveaway. 
Two fabulous people will win a copy of Wendy’s book Living So That: Making Faith-Filled Choices in the Midst of a Messy Life. Simply leave a comment with an example about how arming yourself with God’s word helped you make faith-filled choices in the daily chaos of life. Or, tell us why you or someone you know needs this book!
You can learn more about Wendy {and get links to a free 5 day devotional & a free chapter from Living So That} by visiting @WendyBlight.com.
Karen, thank you for sharing Living So That with your friends. I have so loved reading each and every women’s comments. They have truly blessed me today…as have you!
Blessings,
Wendy
I had something tragic happen about a year ago. It put me in a place where I’ve never had to cling to God like this before. The pain is deep and my need is great. Clinging to God has been the only way I’ve made it. He has been the only solid ground I’ve had to stand on. He is so faithful.
Without Gods word, I would be lost. I am continually guided by studying how to live in faith.
sounds like a great read!
Today was a great day for me. I want to live SO THAT my life glorifies God. I am spending a few days with my friend who moved to Buckner, MO to help care for her dad and her sister is in hospice. We are going to hang out for two days and stay at a really nice hotel and then on Friday we are going to Women of Faith in KC. MY plan was to get everything done and then leave on my 4 hour ride by 10am. Well, that wasn’t what happened. I decided to make something special for my husband to have for dinner-a delicious Pasta Salad w/chicken and peas in it. Just about when I was finished the contractor who is replacing out heat, turned off the electricity. I couldn’t open the fridge, flush the toilet, or open the garage door. Instead of getting upset, I went and made sure the contractor did indeed turn off the power and calmly asked him how long it would be off…..12:30. Hmmm don’t ya know I got a very important call from the company that supplies the medication I need to Infuse into my belly weekly. If I left on time I would have missed the call. There was almost no traffic, I’ve had time in the room to catch up on some things before my friend gets here AND by the time Joann gets here the temp in the room will be perfect! What I blessing I would have missed if I push things, got him to turn the power back on and rushed off planned. I was blessed to do the Proverbs 31 Study with this book but would love to share it with my friend!
What a fabulous story of viewing our circumstances through the lens of God and His Word! It’s all about perspective. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray the Lord will remind me of your story the next time an “inconvenience” comes my way!!
Blessings,
Wendy
Life is often overwhelming as we raise two grandchildren, have a wayward child or two or three:-) and are struggling in finding common ground in our marriage. One of my best friends needs to know how to live a faith-filled life as she undergoes palliative chemotherapy.
It looks like a nice book to read. I would like this book it will help me with getting closer to God, I think.
I would share this book with a friend who is having a hard time knowing God loves her through a difficult time. Thanks!
I pray for the Lords wisdom, insight and understanding to strengthen and guide me everyday.
I started being attacked hard early this year and found myself in a really dark place.
So dark that I could barely see any light. However I knew that light was God. Ever so
Faint to my brain but in my heart I knew He was there. I struggled daily with just getting
through the day, but one thing I never stopped doing and committed to do each day
was read God’s word and my devotions. That, and hanging onto the belief that God
was with me is the only thing that kept me going. I’ve never been in a place do dark
and felt so defeated and hopeless. I’m coming out of the darkness now and I’m still not
whole yet but I’m on my way. I’ve realized that I was and am being attacked by the enemy
so much because I have been focusing hard on growing in my walk with Him and into
the woman I’m supposed to be. I’ve been working through A LOT of stuff and know I’m
nearing the end of dealing with some major issues.
If I had not been able to lean on God and His Word I know I would not have been
able to see that light and reach for it.
Yes, He is the Light, isn’t He and in Him there is no darkness at all. I pray the Lord will continue to draw you into His marvelous Light and while you are there He will fill you with the full measure of fullness of His JOY and PEACE!!
Blessings,
Wendy
I need this for me. Had to quit taking the only pain medication I could take and am now really struggling with what I say and the tone of voice. Starting the day with prayer & Bible Study as well as uplifting quotes help me stay focused on God but doesn’t seem to be enough right now.
I have to cling to Scripture verses about His goodness and His provision, or the stresses of life will simply overwhelm me. I am so thankful for His Word. Thank you for the chance to win this book. I think it could be a great encouragement to me in my current valley.
I was doing the Online BS with Wendy’s new book and it was such a blessing. I didn’t finish the study on time, because we were going through such a rough valley with our youngest daughter. We were doing chapter 4 of the book “trials come so that” and it was amazing, and helped me through this rough valley I mentioned. I stated in that chapter for 6 weeks, and later went back and finished the rest of the study.
I would read, and re-read chapter four, journal, study scriptures in the book. My book is full of notes and highlighted. There is a part in the chapter in which Wendy wrote. “God refines us through our suffering” “Perseverance builds character” and “When we face our trials with faith, and when we keep our eyes on God’s truths and promises in the midst of them, we will persevere.” AMEN
This book is a MUST read, Wendy is an amazing author and her book helped me so much. We made it through the valley, and our daughter graduated from High School, and is now working. God is amazing and keeps His promises.
I would give this book to my daughter.
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work SO THAT you may be mature and compete lacking anything.
Blessings, Anna
Anna, wow! What a gift to read your words today. God’s timing is always perfect. And it means so much to hear stories like yours because I prayed each day that I wrote for the women who would one day read Living So That. YOU are one of those women I prayed for!! And I am praising God now for you and your daughter and your relationship and all she has accomplished!
Blessings,
Wendy
Goodness! I can’t come up with a specific example off the top of my head, but God’s Word is as necessary for me daily as is eating–seriously. I get cranky and irritable if I miss more than a couple days. The older I get the more I realize that is truly is the Living Word, active and applicable for every area of my life. I know this technically didn’t answer the question, but I do try to arm myself with the Word every day and live it out in whatever circumstance comes at me, though I’m not always successful.
I need this book to make scripture more relevant in my life.
God’s word helps me hold together life in general with the kids, hard working husband and those interesting personalities at work. :)
I just need the book…. I feel like you are writing about me so much!
When things get to be so chaotic/annoying/frustrating (or all of them at once) I cling to a few different verses. I’m bad with references and exact words, but one is that God will never leave me or forsake me. No matter what I’m in the middle of, He is with me not only in it but through it as well. As long as I stay close to him, he’ll be there on the other side just like he is in the middle.
My life is always messy with teenager and preteen, activities, and cancer. I would love to read this book!
WOW! I needed this today. This morning I spoke harshly to by lovely 10 year old granddaughter who lives with me for leaving a blanket on the stairs. I knew she didn’t leave it there on purpose to try to trip me. She had just been distracted. The sadness in her eyes and tears rolling down her cheek at my harsh scolding have haunted me all day, not to mention the frustration of starting the day like this. I know better. I know to pause before speaking…but am too often powerless to do so.
It is extremely hard to live faithfully when the world around you seems to dictate otherwise. I would love a refresher course on how.
I am struggling with the thought of getting remarried. I divorced my first husband 10 years ago after being abused in many ways including sexually. To be honest it is hard for me to think of sex as something wonderful that God has created. I want to marry because i love this man but i cant get past that part of marriage. I need to read this book because it seems that it will help me let God help me. And it will help me live so that.
This book would be a huge encouragement to me if I won it!
I struggle with this often. I try to read my Bible first thing in the morning. My day goes much better if I begin it with my Heavenly Father.
As a ministry wife, I am always building up others in our church. I, too, need to be built up in His Word. I would love this opportunity to have this resource to continue to lift up others and be lifted in His Word.
Thanks!