{"product_id":"braced-vs-truly-held-debbieann-lewis-9781968208240","title":"Braced vs. Truly Held: Why Faithful Women Live on Edge How to Trust Jesus for Lasting Peace, Real Hope, and Deeper Faith","description":"BRACED vs. Truly Held: Why Faithful Women Live on EdgeHow to Trust Jesus for Lasting Peace, Real Hope, and Deeper Faith\u003cp\u003eHow did I get here?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost faithful women don't become overwhelmed all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey arrive there one burden at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne child they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One prayer they keep praying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One difficult season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One unexpected loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One relationship struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One health concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One responsibility that seemed necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One fear that quietly settled into the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, concern becomes vigilance. Vigilance becomes pressure. Pressure becomes a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout realizing it, many women begin carrying responsibilities God never intended them to carry. They take ownership of outcomes that belong to Him. They live as though their peace depends on their ability to anticipate, manage, prepare, prevent, and protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey become braced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBracing often disguises itself as responsibility, wisdom, preparedness, or even faithfulness. From the outside, it can look admirable. She is dependable. She is strong. She is always thinking ahead. She is the one everyone counts on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beneath the surface, she is exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer mind rarely rests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Her heart struggles to be still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e She carries yesterday's regrets, today's pressures, and tomorrow's fears all at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven when life grows quiet, the tension remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBRACED vs. Truly Held\u003c\/em\u003e, DebbieAnn Lewis explores this hidden struggle through a biblical lens, helping women recognize the difference between carrying life in their own strength and resting in the care of a sovereign God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about trying harder, thinking differently, or becoming stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an invitation to see God more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause when God becomes bigger in our sight: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Fear becomes smaller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Control begins to loosen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Trust grows deeper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Worship becomes more natural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Peace returns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot because circumstances changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut because we remember who is holding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Scripture, reflection, encouragement, and practical application, readers will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Recognize the signs of living braced rather than trusting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Understand why rest often feels difficult or unsafe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Identify the burdens God never asked them to carry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Release the pressure of managing outcomes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Replace fear-driven vigilance with Christ-centered trust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Grow in confidence that God is at work even when they cannot see it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Experience peace that is rooted in God's character rather than changing circumstances\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Develop a deeper faith that remains steady during uncertainty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who lies awake replaying conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the mother who worries about her children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the wife carrying concerns she cannot fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the caregiver, mentor, friend, and faithful servant who feels responsible for everyone around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who loves deeply but has become weary from carrying what only God can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a gentle but life-changing reminder: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answer is not to carry less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answer is to see God more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were never meant to hold everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were meant to trust the One who already does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were never called to be braced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were invited to be truly held.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Debbieann Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968208240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781968208240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Debbieann Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997881905407,"sku":"9781968208240","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/braced-vs-truly-held-debbieann-lewis-9781968208240","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}