Blog Tour & Giveaway: Hope Amid the Pain by Leslie L. McKee

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Hope Amid the Pain by Leslie L. McKee, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Hope Amid the Pain 

Author: Leslie L. McKee 

Publisher: Ambassador International 

Release Date: October 26, 2021 

Genre: Devotional / Christian / Chronic Illness 

Why me? Is God punishing me? Is my faith not strong enough for God to heal me? How can I achieve my dreams? What’s my purpose? 

If you’re someone living with a chronic illness or chronic pain, these are just a few of the questions you’ve likely asked on more than one occasion. You may feel overlooked or even resentful. You try to stay positive, but some days it’s hard. It’s natural to feel this way and grieve, but it’s still possible to have a hope-filled life. God has a purpose for the pain. 

Christians aren’t immune from pain and illness, but we don’t have to go through it alone. Jesus promised that He would “never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV). 

Millions of women suffering from chronic pain and illness want the reassurance they’re not alone. The devotions in HOPE Amid the Pain are written by a chronic pain warrior with over twenty-five years’ experience and will point the reader to hope and encouragement. It’s possible to Hang On to Positive Expectations (HOPE) even amid the pain. 

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MY REVIEW

From the moment I picked up Hope Amid the Pain I knew I had found something special. A few paragraphs in I was already tearing up, the thoughts and feelings that I have struggled with for so long staring back at me, a literary voice whispering in black and white, “I see you! I understand! You are not alone.”.  

I have felt detached for so long and for the first time in a very long time I am feeling a connection, a thread of hope.  I know there are many others who struggle with pain like I do, some better, some worse, but one thing we all have in common is the utter helplessness and isolation, and the fear that you’ve lost the essence of who you really are.

I have struggled with an autoimmune disease since I was five years old, and have continued to be diagnosed with three more since then. I also have three different types of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and have cysts all over my brain and all along my spine on my neck, causing tremendous pain. Like most people I have my good days and I have my bad days, and my bad days are bleak. I am only 40 years old! I shouldn’t be going through this! Why is this happening to me? Who am I anymore?

Hopelessness is a feeling I wallow in more than I care to admit, but reading Hope Amid the Pain has shown me that “you can hold onto hope because you know Jesus.”  

God does have a purpose and a plan for each and every one of us. He loves us and we are never truly alone. This devotion is a great reminder of that fact. It shifts the focus off what I am going through, and puts my eyes where they belong: on the never-changing Jesus.

Each day there is a verse to focus on, a quick prayer, as well as a place for your own personal reflection. Each days entry is short, yet packs a powerful punch, leaving you pondering those words, and their application, much later after they were read.

Hope Amid the Pain is a treasure, and one devotional that truly speaks to my heart. It can benefit all who use it, but for those of us that deal with chronic pain it is a salve to a wound that might not heal on this earth, but gives hope that one day healing will come.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leslie L. McKee is an editor, author, and reviewer, but editing, writing, and reviewing are not merely jobs—they are her passions. Leslie is an avid reader with an eye for detail. Leslie has been a chronic pain warrior for more than twenty years, so she is familiar with the peaks and valleys associated with living with a chronic illness. She has felt God come alongside her through His Word and remind her that the battle is His and she’s not alone. Leslie is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and The Christian PEN. Her devotional journal (HOPE Amid The Pain: Hanging On to Positive Expectations When Battling Chronic Illness and Pain) was released on October 26, 2021, with Ambassador International. She has had devotionals published in Ellie Claire/Worthy Publishing compilation books, and she’s also published flash fiction stories. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys reading, playing piano, crocheting, spending time with family and friends (and her turtle!), and rooting for the NY Giants. You can find Leslie at www.leslielmckee.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @leslielmckee.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive an autographed copy of Hope Amid the Pain, Bible highlighters, and a bookmark!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight December 13, 2021 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on December 20, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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**I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.