Holding God's Hand, first published in Guideposts, is a collection of soul-soothing meditations and power-filled prayers that will comfort your spirit when life challenges your patience, courage, resolve, and faith.

We all have days when nothing seems to be going right and the stresses and strains of life are trying our patience and frazzling our spirits. It's in those moments that we need to pause and take a moment to rejuvenate and refresh our souls in the presence of God.

Holding God's Hand is designed to do just that - to give your spirit a quick pick-me-up. It's organized into point-of-need chapters, including:

• When you feel anxious
• When you need healing
• When you feel discouraged
• When you need guidance

Each is filled with powerful two-minute meditations, plus spiritual quotes, Bible verses, blessings, and scriptural prayers, that direct your thoughts toward a serene and tranquil place of rest - a place full of God's peaceful presence.

Think of it as your one-stop spiritual first-aid kit that you will be relieved to have on hand for those moments when life challenges your patience, courage, resolve, and faith. From facing the loss of a loved one, going through financial struggles, or living with chronic illness to everyday challenges of caregiving, loneliness, or grief, these powerful personal stories of perseverance, coupled with practical suggestions for moving on, will quiet your mind, refresh your soul, and place you back in the light and care of God. It's the perfect companion to keep within reach for any time of day or night.