Kept by the Lord

Kept by the Lord is a daily devotional rooted in the powerful narratives of the Book of 1 Samuel, designed to strengthen faith while addressing the emotional and mental challenges many believers face. Through daily Scripture-based reflections, this devotional reveals how God sustains, restores, and keeps His people even in seasons of anxiety, grief, emotional instability, and deep inner conflict.

Each day connects biblical truth with practical tools for emotional regulation, helping readers process thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through a faith-centered lens. Drawing from the lives of Samuel, Hannah, Saul, and David, readers will discover how God works through trauma, rejection, fear, waiting, and brokenness offering hope to those struggling with severe and persistent mental health challenges.

This devotional intentionally bridges mental health and faith by including daily exercises written and designed by a licensed pastor and counselor. Many of these structured activities are informed by over 20 years of professional experience and proven success supporting individuals facing challenges such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. These exercises include guided reflection, grounding practices, journaling prompts, and prayer-based coping strategies designed to promote stability, spiritual grounding, and hope while complementing, not replacing, professional mental health care.

Kept by the Lord affirms that struggling with mental illness is not a sign of spiritual weakness or failure. Instead, it reminds readers that God is present in every part of the healing journey spiritual, emotional, and relational. This devotional offers compassion, structure, and reassurance for those navigating intense emotional distress, reinforcing the truth that no one is abandoned or beyond God's care.

Whether you are walking through your own mental health journey, supporting a loved one, or seeking daily spiritual nourishment, Kept by the Lord provides steady encouragement and biblical truth anchored in the unshakable promise that you are kept by the Lord.

Who This Book Is For

Kept by the Lord is for:

Individuals seeking daily spiritual strength while navigating emotional or mental health challenges Readers diagnosed with or impacted by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use disorders Believers who desire to integrate faith with emotional regulation and mental wellness Those who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, emotionally dysregulated, or spiritually disconnected Pastors, counselors, ministry leaders, and caregivers supporting individuals with mental health needs Anyone looking for a structured, compassionate devotional grounded in Scripture and professional insight

This book is designed to walk alongside readers at every stage of their journey, whether newly struggling, in ongoing treatment, or supporting a loved one, offering encouragement, practical tools, and biblical reassurance that God is faithful, present, and keeping them every step of the way.