{"product_id":"picked-out-to-be-picked-frederick-sr-perry-9798187040957","title":"Picked Out to Be Picked on: Turning Pain Into Power and Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why it seems like the more you desire to follow God, the more opposition you face?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do some people seem determined to criticize you, misunderstand you, or stand against you? Why does obedience sometimes feel more difficult than compromise? Could it be that your struggles are not evidence that you've missed God's will-but proof that you've been chosen for it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicked Out to Be Picked On explores the often-overlooked truth that throughout Scripture, those whom God called were frequently the very ones who faced the greatest resistance. Joseph was betrayed by his brothers. Moses was targeted before he could even speak. David was hunted before he ever wore the crown. Jesus Himself was rejected before He was exalted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this encouraging and deeply biblical book, Frederick Perry Sr. helps readers discover how God transforms opposition into preparation, pain into purpose, and rejection into refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why being chosen often attracts opposition\u003cbr\u003e- How to recognize the difference between human and spiritual attacks\u003cbr\u003e- Why God allows seasons of testing and refinement\u003cbr\u003e- How to overcome discouragement without becoming bitter\u003cbr\u003e- The purpose hidden behind persecution and misunderstanding\u003cbr\u003e- How to stand confidently in your God-given identity\u003cbr\u003e- How God uses your greatest struggles to prepare you for your greatest assignment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a warm, conversational style, this book doesn't offer empty clichés or quick fixes. Instead, it walks beside you through Scripture, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement to help you see your story through God's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, rejected, or targeted simply because you're striving to live for Christ, this book will remind you of one life-changing truth: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou were never picked on because God abandoned you.\u003cbr\u003eYou were picked out because He chose you for something greater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour pain has a purpose.\u003cbr\u003eYour resistance has a reason.\u003cbr\u003eYour calling is worth every battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time to stop asking, \"Why me?\" and begin asking, \"Lord, what are You preparing me for?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frederick Sr. Perry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798187040957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Frederick Sr. Perry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174370943231,"sku":"9798187040957","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/picked-out-to-be-picked-frederick-sr-perry-9798187040957","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}