Lazarus Awakening

Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God, one that helps move the truth of God’s love from your head to your heart. “If you worry that you are unworthy of God’s favor or you wonder why He doesn’t intervene to prevent your pain, Lazarus Awakening will take you straight to the heart of His love for you.”—Jennifer Rothschild, bestselling author In the third book in her life-changing Bethany Trilogy, Joanna Weaver invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God, one that moves the truth of God’s love from your head to your heart and helps you step into the fullness of life Jesus came to bring. Shattering spiritual formulas for performance-driven faith, Lazarus Awakening clears a path to sweet intimacy with Jesus. You’ll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished—apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as Jesus called Lazarus forth to new life, He wants to free you to live fully in the light of His love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation. No more graveclothes, no more tombs . . . Love is calling your name. This edition includes: • a Bible study guide for both individual reflection and group discussion • a bonus chapter on laying aside everything that hinders your life with Jesus • tools and resources for living fully and freely as God’s beloved