Reseña del libro "Unseen Hand of God: A Journey of Faith, Family and Second Chances (en Inglés)"
God is there. You can't see his hand moving, or his hand on you, but you need to know without any doubt that it's there. Ever have those moments when things happen that defy logic or explanation? Things you never would have planned on? Unseen Hand of God is a journey through the real life of Rich Lupia, a kid from Upstate New York with a dream to be a Meteorologist but who almost didn't make it out of high school alive in the early 1990's. Through a friend reaching out to help, he met so many more friends which helped ultimately led him to a personal relationship with Jesus. Through the ups and downs of college and life as a new Christian, he details how he made it through. From the thrill of realizing his lifelong dream, to nearly losing it, Rich honestly tells about his struggles in his walk with Jesus and the mistakes he made. Another lifelong dream comes true becoming a husband and shortly after that a father. Imagine nearly messing up your marriage, then you get a second chance, then face the chance of losing her to cancer? And after that nearly losing your only son to illness? Then step out in faith with the economy crashing around you to go back to your hometown to start over again? As you struggle to rebuild your life where you started it, time is running out to have more children. You pray, try, and it seems God doesn't answer or care. God then gives you something to hold on to, then opens up doors that only He can. Next thing you know, a child comes to your home that you take care of as if it was your own. Without looking and in the midst of chaos, you get the opportunity of a lifetime. And you almost throw it away. By the grace of God, and by his Unseen Hand, you get a second chance to walk down a road he set before you, filled with challenges, but also filled with love and a whole new family you could never plan on your own. You'll see the Unseen Hand of God walk Rich and his family through the journey of foster care to the adoption of three children who would change their lives forever. In the midst of great gain, comes great loss and struggle when mentors and heroes go home to God. When it looked like Rich's career was stuck and this book wouldn't see the light of day, God moved in a miraculous way by his Unseen Hand to bring the story full circle. The story is an amazing one. The thing is so many of us have these amazing and inspiring stories! What would be more amazing is if these stories could be shared more often like they used to be. Not just in church but everywhere. There are so many people around you that may seem fine on social media, but they are hurting. We need to be honest, share our stories of hope, faith and perseverance and and invest in the most important resources we have: Each other! Don't give up when times are tough. You never know what's around the bend or where God will take you. Your story doesn't end here, it starts here. Read the story then follow after Rich's lead and be bold to share it with others. In giving your testimony of faith you'll receive more than you can imagine.
