Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain - Davey Blackburn

Nothing Is Wasted is a story for anyone who has encountered trauma, tragedy, or a major transition and wondered, How do I begin to move forward through what I've experienced? \nWhere is God in the midst of your greatest pain? \n \n Davey Blackburn wrestled with that age-old question in the aftermath of the murder of his beloved wife, Amanda, and their unborn daughter. As the high-profile case slowly meandered its way toward legal justice, Davey embarked on the wrenching task of finding strength to restore his shattered soul and the broken pieces of his life. \n \n At turns horrific yet hope-filled, heartbreaking yet faith-affirming, Nothing Is Wasted is Blackburn's disarmingly raw account not only of the shocking tragedy that forever changed his life but of his late wife's inspiring trust in the God who welcomed her into His loving arms. \n \n The trauma he endured could have made anyone try to escape from the agony, yet by grace Blackburn chose to face the pain head-on and cling to his Savior to guide him through the storm. \n \n As the riveting story of one man's journey through the valley of suffering unfolds, readers will join Blackburn in discovering: \n \n \n \n- the surprising ways that hope and joy can arise in the midst of any trial or sorrow \n- the tension in accepting that Why? may never become clear this side of eternity \n- how a good Father is faithful to draw near to the brokenhearted \n- how forgiveness is the key to finding freedom in even the most unimaginable of offenses \n- where to discover purpose in the deepest pain \n- how a breathtaking moment at the altar symbolized love's triumph over death \n- . . . and much more. \n Most of us will never endure the depth of heartache that Blackburn has walked through and yet his message is for us all: that even in the greatest losses and most complex tragedies, God is inviting us on a path towards redemption and healing, hope and faith, where we can begin to see that nothing is wasted. \n