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This is one woman’s testimony of faith, endurance, and spiritual growth. At the tender age of ten, Hannah made a confession of faith and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal lord and savior. Afraid to be viewed as different by her peers, Hannah kept her newfound faith secret. Early on, she was called to be a missionary nurse, but fear and low self-confidence held her back. Instead of heeding the Holy Spirit’s call on her life, Hannah rebelled, ran away from God, and married a nonbeliever.
Hannah’s journey of faith included an unhappy marriage, a life-altering injury, and a painful divorce. As she wrestled with feelings of abandonment and insignificance, Hannah learned to depend wholly on God. She developed emotional strength and mental fortitude as she came to realize that with God by her side, she was never truly alone. Baptized two decades after her initial confession of faith, Hannah ultimately learned that it is never too late to answer God’s call on one’s life.
This book contains a wealth of biblical scriptures that relate to Hannah’s testimony and are foundational to the author’s faith. There are also several sections that lament society’s current state of immorality and emphasize the necessity and benefits of giving one’s life to Christ. The author explores recurring themes of God’s sovereignty, omnipotence, and omniscience. The author also portrays God as a loving, forgiving father who does not give up on his children despite their shortcomings and mistakes. Murphy conveys her love for the Creator clearly and the hope that she finds in his promises of better things to come.