Is It Just Me?: Learning to Trust God in the Middle of Hurts, Doubts, and Fears

by Grace Valentine

Overview

Have you ever wondered if you’re the only one who’s hurt, struggling, lonely, and confused? It’s not just you.

Grace Valentine wants you to know one thing for sure: You’re not alone in your struggle. You’re not the only one feeling freaked out by the future. You’re not the only one dealing with crap. You’re not alone!

Many women joke about having trust issues—laughing at their struggle because it feels common but secretly feeling there is no hope. Grace Valentine was one of them. In her twenties, she realized her trust issues were not humorous because, in reality, hers were trust issues with Jesus, her community, her family, and herself. And they were destroying her faith. Grace told herself she was simply being realistic, but the truth was, she was entangled with doubt and lies.

In Grace’s second book, Is It Just Me?, she’ll walk you through how to handle rejection, stop joking about your issues, and find peace and healing for your scars by answering five deeply felt questions:

• Am I the only one who is tired, overwhelmed, doubting, and fearful?
• Am I the only one who feels hurt and lonely?
• Am I the only one who still is struggling to find my purpose?
• Am I the only one struggling to trust that God is there?
• Am I the only one confused about how to be an adult?

Grace’s prayer is that as you journey with her through early adulthood, you’ll remember you have a Savior who loves you, flaws and all. By learning to trust in God’s design and His plans for your future, you’ll find you have everything you need to thrive in your twenties—and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785233961
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	02/09/2021
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	574,991
File size:	443 KB

About the Author

Grace Valentine is an author, blogger, podcast host, and speaker. Her readers love the fact that she is young, ordinary, and relatable; they say her fresh voice helps them navigate their own faith and life. Grace’s mission is to show others that Christianity is not lame--it is an adventure worth living.

Grace grew up near New Orleans, Louisiana, in a suburban town called Mandeville. She graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys going on runs and eating lots of sushi. You can find Grace on Instagram @thegracevalentine; her podcast, Water into Wine; Twitter @GraceV96; or her website, GraceValentine.org. She is also a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Live Original. Grace loves connecting with her readers, so send her a message!

Table of Contents

Introduction: Just Me xi

Part 1 Am I the Only One Who Is Tired, Overwhelmed, Doubting, and Fearful? 1

Chapter 1 When Exhaustion Meets Burnout 3

Chapter 2 When Busyness Becomes a Badge 9

Chapter 3 When We're Afraid to Trust 17

Chapter 4 When We Wear Labels 23

Chapter 5 When People Don't Like Us 31

Part 2 Am I the Only One Who Feels Hurt and Lonely? 37

Chapter 6 When We've Been Hurt 39

Chapter 7 When We Accept Being Treated Badly 47

Chapter 8 When Church People Hurt Us 53

Chapter 9 When We Are Left Out 61

Chapter 10 When We're Frustrated 67

Part 3 Am I the Only One Who Is Still Searching for My Purpose? 73

Chapter 11 When We Mess Up Again 75

Chapter 12 When We Can't Get It Right 81

Chapter 13 When We Have Regrets 87

Chapter 14 When We Are Overlooked 93

Chapter 15 When We Try to Be Someone Else 99

Part 4 Am I the Only One Struggling to Trust That God Is There? 105

Chapter 16 When God Is Silent 107

Chapter 17 When Christians Are Lame 115

Chapter 18 When We Let Go of Our Need to Be Right 123

Chapter 19 When Our Struggles Are Secret 133

Chapter 20 When Christians Say Annoying Things 139

Part 5 Am I the Only One Confused About How to Be an Adult? 145

Chapter 21 When We Don't Know What We "Should" Be Doing 147

Chapter 22 When We Have Something to Prove 153

Chapter 23 When Life Suddenly Changes 161

Chapter 24 When Life's Not Going Our Way 171

Chapter 25 When We're Not Sure Where We're Going 179

Conclusion: Read This When You Feel Like It's Just You 185

Forty Truths When You Feel Alone 195

Acknowledgments 201

About the Author 205