Book excerpt: Do you struggle to trust God amid life’s crashing waves of disappointment, tragedy, and pain? Have you found yourself feeling discouraged or full of self-doubt? We all experience highs and lows throughout life that can create inner turmoil and external conflict. Trying to find peace through the chaos can sap our energy and leave us feeling hopeless or alone. Filled with personal narratives and practical application, Open When... offers an authentic and compassionate message that will help you navigate through life experiences with faith and hope. Author Noel Jansen encourages you to engage in self-reflection, sharing pieces of her own imperfect journey, through which she questioned and ultimately learned to rely on God’s promises. As the biblical truths unfold and words of encouragement wash over you in this topical study, the groundwork is laid for a deeper relationship with our gracious and loving God. It is within this foundation of faith that we can find joy and peace within the sea of life’s uncertainty.