{"product_id":"hopeful-sorrow-turning-to-god-in-hope-when-childhood-wounds-have-you-turning-away-9798384517337","title":"Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away","description":"Did you grow up feeling unloved, unseen, and insecure? Do you still feel this way today? If so, you're not alone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Our earliest relationships become the blueprint for how we relate to others later in life, including God. But what happens when those childhood relationships have left you wounded? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eHopeful Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e, Julie Busler shares her journey through childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and grief, showing that turning from childhood wounds to God in hope begins with turning toward them in sorrow. Through the biblical practice of lament - bringing honest pain and questions to God - she demonstrates how acknowledging sorrow can lead to hope, resilience, and renewed faith. \u003cbr\u003e Blending personal stories with insight from Scripture, Julie will equip you to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Face and process childhood pain with hope and forgiveness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop hiding pain and find peace in God's presence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Navigate feelings of abandonment and neglect. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trust God as a loving Father. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Break family patterns that have been breaking you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The lens through which we see our parents naturally affects how we view God, but there is hope! We really can attach to Him as a loving Father and learn to live securely in His love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Busler\u003c\/b\u003e is a Bible teacher, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping people find hope and joy even in the midst of sorrow. As a mental health advocate, she has authored two books: \u003ci\u003eJoyful Sorrow: Breaking Through the Darkness of Mental Illness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHopeful Sorrow: Turning To God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a contributing author to Lifeway Women's Bible study, \u003ci\u003eGrateful\u003c\/i\u003e. Her heart for evangelism led to her serving as the Oklahoma president of Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) from 2020-2024. Julie, and her husband, Ryan, have 4 children and have served as missionaries in Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Turkey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615520325906,"sku":"9798384517337","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0393d7cf-c4d1-42e6-8aa1-80c75fa8a858.jpg?v=1758100793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hopeful-sorrow-turning-to-god-in-hope-when-childhood-wounds-have-you-turning-away-9798384517337","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}