Been in a pit of disappointment lately? Me too. Unmet expectations and unrealized dreams are in the pit with me. The mud and mire in the pit keep me from climbing out. My feet slip and I sink. The only way out of the pit is rescue. Today’s episode focuses on our hope of rescue.

My decision to produce a weekly podcast filled with declarations of truth was inspired by my newly released book, Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance. It’s a very timely book to read, especially for those of us longing for fellowship, longing to connect with people, longing to gather together—whether at church, at a restaurant or anywhere else. I hope you‘ll pick up a copy for yourself and also tell your friends. And while you’re at it, please tell them about the Believe & Speak podcast. I designed it to help you replace negative thoughts with positive declarations of truth.

Longing to Belong: Discovering the Joy of Acceptance is now available for purchase on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.com, Booksamillion.com and Christianbook.com. It’s also available for download to your Kindle or from the Apple store for your iBooks app. Or visit my website to purchase a copy at shawnamariebryant.com

This week's scripture:

Psalm 40:1–3