Sanctuary in the Desert
Discovering God’s Presence in Your Wilderness
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"In the midst of mine enemy’s camp I draw near to the Rock of my Salvation, to hide in the cleft of the Rock. In that secret hiding place, I find comfort and rest from the battle raging close by. Cool dampness soothes my parched skin and war-weary soul. Therein where I hide, I search for and find that tender, vulnerable nesting place that is ours alone. My Savior’s compassion and strength are unspoken reinforcement to my inner man. His resolve becomes my resolve as I prepare to emerge and reengage in the skirmish. Even as floodwaters rush over canyon walls, His fresh streams of Living Water pour over me to restore and refresh my soul."
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About the Book
Sanctuary in the Desert is a thirty-day devotional documenting a Christian’s wilderness journey and discovery of God’s presence. As the traveler’s connection to God unfolds, his all-encompassing love is often reminiscent of the beautiful relationship between the bridegroom and the bride in the Song of Solomon in the Bible. No believer who chooses to follow Christ is exempt from the desert experience, though circumstances differ in each traveler’s passage. The trial by fire may be personal, financial, or economic distress from the loss of a job, home, or health. However, the purpose of the wilderness and the knowledge imparted to the sojourner remain the same. Originally titled Forty Days in the Desert . . . and Counting, the theme of this devotional is ongoing. The traveler oftentimes is bound by his perception of past failure, present immobility, and future uncertainty. Yet he moves forward, mindful that failure is a necessary evil and a facet of success. The expectation is that with every tumble, the journeyman will “jump back onto his horse, re-enter the race, and ride hard until he crosses the finish line.” Philippians 3:12–14 aptly urges the seeker to press on toward the high calling of Jesus Christ—“forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”
About the Author
Though she has a degree in theology and a passion for evangelism, the author’s true inspiration for writing was birthed in the “School of Hard Knocks.” Her experience with overcoming difficulties has enabled her to see great value in challenges – won or lost. Those lessons are reflected in her lyrical writing, which will capture your heart.