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Away from Eden: A 31-Day Devotional on Suffering, Lament, and Hope

By J. Garrett Kell

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Away from Eden: A 31-Day Devotional on Suffering, Lament, and Hope

By J. Garrett Kell

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A Father’s Meditations on Suffering Guide Weary Hearts to God’s Sustaining Love

While painful moments test our strength, ongoing suffering tries our faith. Over time, our prayers give way to doubt. We focus on our grief instead of God’s faithfulness. Eventually, we may wonder if he sees us at all. In seasons of unrelenting affliction, we need daily guidance to renew our trust in the Savior’s sovereignty.

When pastor Garrett Kell’s daughter Eden was hospitalized with life-threatening seizures, he endured months of uncertainty. In the midst of his deepest despair, he wrote these honest meditations on grief, faith, and surrender. The Scripture-centered reflections strengthen you through any trial, and daily prayers help you bring your anxieties to God, even when you can’t find the words to say. Each chapter also ends with a memorable message of hope and Bible verses for ongoing encouragement. Personal and practical, Kell’s insights offer biblical wisdom that will draw you closer to God as you await redemption.

  • 31-Day Devotional on Suffering: Addresses spiritual themes including surrender, providence, waiting on God, loss of faith, and the importance of fellowship
  • Personal and Heartfelt: Pastor Garrett Kell shares his family’s story of suffering and the biblical insights he learned
  • Practical Application: Includes prayers of lament to help readers express their grief in a healthy, biblical way
  • Makes a Thoughtful Gift: Offers encouragement to those dealing with illness, loss, family crises, or other adversities

Author:

J. Garrett Kell

J. Garrett Kell (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. He is the author of six books, including Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God. He also cohosts Counseling Talk, a podcast dedicated to biblical counseling and pastoral care. He and his wife, Carrie, have seven children.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 128
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 5.13 ounces
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-1131-7
ISBN-UPC: 9798874911317
Published: January 19, 2027

Table of Contents

Introduction – Longing for Eden
 
Day 1: Do You Care That We Are Perishing?
Day 2: Is There Any Other Way?
Day 3: His Way Was Through the Sea
Day 4: Open Your Hands
Day 5: Bring Him to Jesus
Day 6: I Am with You
Day 7: Jesus, Why Did You Wait?
Day 8: Curse God and Die
Day 9: Jesus’s Halfway Healing
Day 10: Dangerous Prayers
Day 11: Angry at God
Day 12: Peculiar Peace
Day 13: I Want to Die
Day 14: Painful and Purposeful Providences
Day 15: Don’t Lose Heart
Day 16: Mercy Triumphs over Despair
Day 17: Help on the Horizon
Day 18: God Always Answers Prayer
Day 19: Tapestry of Providence
Day 20: Dark Valleys and Green Pastures
Day 21: Beware of Comparing Suffering
Day 22: The Sun Still Shines
Day 23: The Lord Gives and Takes Away
Day 24: How Do I Rejoice Right Now
Day 25: God Is Good and Does Good
Day 26: Worst Days Become Best Days
Day 27: Are You Abba or the Evil One?
Day 28: My Foot Almost Slipped
Day 29: Perspective Fuels Perseverance
Day 30: God Makes Broken Things Better
Day 31: You Will Laugh Again
 
Afterword