The spouse you prayed for is here, but a sadness sets in that you can't explain. The job you prayed for came through, but now you are overworked and overwhelmed. The baby you prayed for has arrived, but you haven’t slept since. You wonder, Isn't an answer to prayer supposed to feel better than this?

Melissa Miller knows the feeling. She moved across the country for a job opportunity and adopted a sibling set from foster care—they were all life changes she prayed for and chose. Only she didn't expect to wake up every morning disoriented, wondering if God picked the right person. She was tempted to push down her struggles because she didn’t want to seem ungrateful. Instead, she dove deep into Scripture, research, and therapy to learn how to keep showing up in a story that felt different from what she'd imagined. In But I Prayed for This, Melissa helps you face the hard parts of "good" transitions as you

• drop the guilt and recognize that mixed emotions are normal (and not forever),

• grow in gratitude by reframing your thoughts and reclaiming your peace,

• let go of the lie that you’re stuck or chose the wrong path, and

• allow Jesus to shape your story and your heart in new ways.

But I Prayed for This will give you practical steps to care for your soul, permission to be in process, and reassurance that God's love is big enough for both your gratitude and your grief.