SYNOPSIS

The Midnight Hour is the darkness that follows trauma or loss. It is SERIOUS, and how we respond to the dark is a spiritual war. The darkness brings about confusion and false realities. In the true midnight hour, the darkness makes it hard to see clearly. The things that seemed certain in the day now appear to have gone missing. They are no longer visible, for the darkness has hidden them even though they are still right there. You would even trip over them if you kept walking, but as you stay still you cannot see them. And the shadows begin to dance on the walls and cast eerie images that cause fear. Things that would be small and insignificant in the light now appear oversized and dangerous. Fear sets in and the break of dawn seems like a lifetime away, and you’re not sure if you will make it to daybreak. I have spent hours counseling women through the midnight hours of their lives. What I’ve witnessed is that something happens when they begin to partner with the hopelessness of the darkness. Their hope wanes, and it becomes increasingly hard for them to see and hear the truth. Everything is now viewed through the veil of midnight, and there is a lie that has crept in that their personal midnight won’t end. This book is for anyone who has found themself face to face with a midnight hour season. May it speak truth right into the dark and awaken your faith to believe the break of dawn is coming. Even after the darkest of nights, the sun always breaks forth. Light triumphs over the darkness EVERY time.

REVIEW

I have been reading and being blessed by Vanessa’s blog, Brave, Blessed, and Beautiful, for several years, so when I heard she had published a book, I knew that it had to be moved to the top of my TBR pile.

It would be easy to read this book in an afternoon. However, you would miss many of the lessons along the way.  I chose to read each chapter slowly and sit there for a day or two before moving on to the next.

Remember, our battles come in all shapes & sizes. God is always just a prayer away to step into the situation and fight with you & for you.

If you’re someone who likes to dig deeper or if you are a journalist, there is a companion guide for this book.  It can be used alone or with a small group.