Publisher's Synopsis
WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO is a book that primarily focuses on when God's response to our prayer request is simply no! It is written from the first-hand perspective of a grieving widower, Mickey, working his way through his journey of grief both prior to and after the death of his wife, Mary. He, along with his family and literally thousands of people, prayed for Mary to be healed from duodenal cancer, but it was not to be! WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO is a book about hope when we experience those "when the rubber hits the road" moments or seasons in life. That we can and should be rejoicing and proclaiming God's sovereignty in those moments or seasons as often or even more so than when on the mountaintop. Even in the moment of losing a loved one to death! Even though through Christ we are capable of rejoicing regardless of the circumstance; this does not remove the pain that we endure, especially when we lose a loved one to death. It is okay to grieve! It is suggested that grieving is necessary for God to heal and restore you for the plans that He has prepared for you. It is the hope and prayer that whoever is inspired by the Holy Spirit to read this book will receive a fresh breath of life from our Creator! To fulfill the desires of your heart that he has planned for you. Remember, there is life after the death of a loved one, and that is more abundant because of our victory in Jesus, even WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO!!!
First-time author MICHAEL REX BLAKELY is a native of Nashville, TN. Michael had been married to his late wife, Mary (who is the inspiration for this book), for over 35 years when she became ill. After the passing of his wife, Michael became involved with the GriefShare program at this church, where he not only was a participant but eventually, also a facilitator. It is the hope of Michael that anyone who professes a relationship with Christ will glean from this book that tragic circumstances in life, can lead to an even greater, deeper relationship with Him.
