Baker Publishing Group Gift of the Unexpected Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan

What if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self? Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief. Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn't an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become. In this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you: break down the false constructs you've built around God and your identity learn to feel your pain in a healing way discover how your internal transformation leads to external purpose No matter what you're going through, you're invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected. "Intense. Stunning. Needed. Jillian's words will help you discover beauty in the unexpected."--LESLIE MEANS, creator of Her View From Home "Thoughtful and honest, Jillian's story of transformation reminds us that God is present and pursuing us, even in the most unexpected moments of our lives. Read and be changed."--KAYLA CRAIG, author of To Light Their Way and creator of Liturgies for Parents Autorid: Jillian Benfield