Chronic Grace

When the pain won’t go away, and the prayers seem unanswered, where is God? Chronic Grace speaks directly to the hearts of those living with chronic illness, emotional pain, or long seasons of suffering. It is not a book of easy answers—but of faithful presence, persistent hope, and the grace that sustains when healing doesn’t come quickly. For Christian readers navigating the tension between faith and affliction, this book offers peace, prayer, and perspective.

• Hope in the Midst of Chronic Suffering: Discover how God meets us in the middle of pain, not just after it's gone.
• Real Prayers for Real Struggles: Includes raw, heartfelt prayers grounded in Scripture and spiritual honesty.
• Faith That Perseveres: Learn how to build a relationship with God that is resilient in the face of unanswered questions.
• Encouragement for the Daily Battle: Each chapter provides devotion-style encouragement for those living with invisible illness.
• Comfort for Caregivers & Loved Ones: Offers wisdom and language to support those walking alongside someone in pain.
• Grace for Every Season: Emphasizes that even in the absence of healing, God’s grace is active, present, and sufficient.

Chronic Grace by Julie Rhodes is a compassionate and faith-centered companion for anyone navigating life with chronic pain, mental illness, or long-term hardship. Unlike books that offer formulaic solutions, Chronic Grace invites readers to wrestle with God through suffering while discovering the hidden beauty in dependence, faith, and grace. With deeply personal reflections and prayerful meditations, the book creates a sacred space for lament, hope, and healing—whether physical or spiritual. Perfect for those in the Christian community looking for a theology of suffering that’s honest, hopeful, and rooted in the love of Christ. 

🤔 Common Reader Questions Answered in This Book:

• How do I trust God when I live with chronic pain every day?
• What does the Bible say about suffering that doesn't go away?
• How can I pray when I feel exhausted, hopeless, or alone?
• Is it possible to live a full life without physical healing?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Julie K. Rhodes lives in Fort Worth, TX, with her husband Gordon and two teenage kids Drew and Maddie, plus pug Eloise ("The Eyeballs."). She performs regularly on stages all over Dallas-Fort Worth area and has multiple film and commercial credits.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT CHRONIC GRACE

“Julie Rhodes is the Midge Maisel of evangelicalism: prim, smart, funny, and honest — struggling through faith-shaking hardship with guidance from ancient tradition, and sometimes talking back. Chronic Grace is a recipe book for life, offering nourishment for any reader who faces real challenges and knows that real success takes more than a ring light.”

— Ryan Sanders
Commentary Editor
The Dallas Morning News

“In a world where we expect doctors to figure out and fix everything, Long- Haul COVID has stumped even the best of them. Long COVID means “fevers, malaise, racing heart, diarrhea, shortness of breath, cough” – and more. What’s it like for a woman, a mother, a wife, a career-woman to endure months of no diagnosis when she knows from bones to skin that something’s there? Chronic illness requires chronic grace to sustain the fragility of life in the whatever-it-takes quest for healing. Julie Rhodes’ soul-open memoir transcends the path of description, though myriads in the world with Long COVID need a companion like Chronic Grace. She transparently probes God, the Bible, her prayer life, and some of the greatest spiritual masters as she probes her own “quivery, shivery” heart and faith. What’s it like? Julie, in turning her transparent self toward our loving God, provides words for the journey and healing for the heart. Chronic Grace is a textbook of the journey of faith.”

— Rev. Canon Dr. Scot McKnight
Professor of New Testament
Northern Seminary

“Can I be honest? I couldn’t put Julie’s story down. While enjoyable, beautiful, and compelling – it also took my breath away because it held all my fears. As her unexplainable Long Haul COVID symptoms seemed to unendingly stack one upon another, she didn’t give up but leaned in. She did what I hope I would do. She leaned on the cross of Christ and found God’s grace. And she leaned on the saints of old to borrow their truth for herself. Part history lesson, part unfiltered inspiration, and part wellplaced humor, Julie leads us through her valley and helps us see that the bright light of Jesus is always there. If you are facing uncertainty or fear or need a good reminder that no matter what comes your way, Jesus will be with you, and he is, indeed, enough – read Chronic Grace.”

— Jodie Niznik, author,
Bible teacher, and host of the
So Much More podcast