{"product_id":"the-gift-of-the-unexpected-discovering-who-you-were-meant-to-be-when-life-goes-off-plan-paperback","title":"The Gift of the Unexpected: Discovering Who You Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJillian Benfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a 20-second phone call shattered Jillian Benfield's life, she never dreamed it would be her greatest gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith raw honesty, Jillian weaves her riveting story with biblical teachings and scientific and social research to offer incredible hope for others living in their unexpected moments. She shows how God uses these moments, if we are willing, to show us who we are--and who he dreams of us becoming. She'll help you break down the false constructs you've built around God and your identity, truly feel your pain in a healing way, and turn your internal transformation into external purpose. We were never meant to overcome the unexpected and remain the same, but instead, undergo it so we can be transformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Intense. Stunning. Needed. Jillian's words will help you discover beauty in the unexpected.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--LESLIE MEANS, creator of Her View From Home\u003cbr\u003e\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--KAYLA CRAIG, author of \u003ci\u003eTo Light Their Way\u003c\/i\u003e and creator of Liturgies for Parents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJillian 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOvercoming this unexpected circumstance wasn't an option. She would have to\u003ci\u003e undergo\u003c\/i\u003e it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you break down the false constructs you've built around God and your identity. You won't avoid your pain, but you'll learn to feel it, in a healing way. And you'll discover how your internal transformation leads to external purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what you're going through, you're invited to open this gift: \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of the Unexpected\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJillian Benfield\u003c\/b\u003e is a former journalist and news anchor. She holds a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Georgia. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Yahoo! News, and ABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress's National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition. Jillian and her husband, Andy, and their three children make their home on Florida's Space Coast. For more, visit jillianbenfield.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44976261988454,"sku":"9780764240492","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/TkJGdXBQV0lZa0dCT1U0V0dvQ0w1Zz09.webp?v=1773111033","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-gift-of-the-unexpected-discovering-who-you-were-meant-to-be-when-life-goes-off-plan-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}