Personal reflections
Lessons from hard decisions, mistakes, waiting, and starting over.
Out of Darkness, Into Kingdom LifeA Journey of Prayer, Healing, Courage, and Renewal
When life feels heavy, you don’t have to face it alone.
Written for moments of prayer & quiet trust
Some days, you feel worried, tired, or unsure what to do next. You want to trust God, but you may not even know what to pray.
This book offers personal stories, Bible passages, and simple prayers to help you bring what you’re carrying to Jesus and take life one day at a time.
WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK
I’m still learning to trust God, too.
I didn’t write this book because I have all the answers. I wrote it because I know what it feels like to be afraid, face loss, make hard decisions, and wait without knowing what comes next.
Through those moments, I’ve been learning to pray honestly and trust God with each day.
My hope is that these pages help you talk to Him about what you’re going through and find the courage to keep going.
— Merci Niama
ABOUT THE BOOK
For the days when you don’t know what to do next.
A job ends. A relationship falls apart. A plan doesn’t work out. Sometimes nothing changes on the outside, but inside, you’re tired.
You may still believe in God and have questions. You may pray and still feel afraid. You can bring all of that to Jesus.
Out of Darkness, Into Kingdom Life explores faith through everyday struggles: money, work, family, fear, disappointment, and starting again.
It won’t answer every question or make life easy. It gives you something to read, think about, and pray through as you face what’s in front of you.
Inside, you’ll find:
Bible passages
Words to return to when you need help, comfort, or direction.
Short stories
Everyday situations that help you think about your choices and your faith.
Simple prayers
Help finding words when you don’t know what to say to God.
Questions to write about
Space to be honest about what you’re feeling and consider your next step.
WHAT YOU’LL READ ABOUT
Faith in the middle of everyday life.
Talking to God
You don’t need perfect words to pray. Start with what’s on your heart.
Pain and healing
Bring your hurt, grief, and tiredness to Jesus, including the things you find hard to tell anyone else.
Facing fear
Learn to question the thoughts that hold you back and take a step even when you feel afraid.
Work, money, and success
Do your work well without letting your job, income, or mistakes decide how you see yourself.
Family and relationships
Think about how to love, forgive, and make wise choices with the people in your life.
Changing old habits
Notice what keeps pulling you back and build daily habits that help you follow Jesus.
Waiting for answers
Talk honestly with God when you’ve prayed and nothing seems to change.
Peace during hard times
Make room for prayer and rest while you work through problems that aren’t solved yet.
INSIDE THE BOOK
A few chapters to start with.
01 · The Weight of Things
What are you carrying that has become too heavy? A look at possessions, pressure, and the need to keep up.
02 · The Burden You Do Not Have to Carry
You don’t have to handle everything alone. Bring your worries to Jesus and ask for help.
03 · Jehovah Rapha—The Lord Who Heals
Prayers for the pain in your heart, mind, and body, and for trust as you seek healing.
04 · Courage Against Fear
Fear can make you stop before you begin. Consider what it means to move forward while trusting God.
05 · Delay and Waiting
How do you live today when you’re still waiting for an answer about tomorrow?
06 · Closed Doors
Disappointment hurts. Give yourself time to face it, then ask God to help you see what to do next.
07 · Twelve Cries for Mercy
Twelve prayers for the times you need forgiveness, help, strength, or a fresh start.
You do not have to solve your whole life today. Walk with Jesus through the day you have been given.Merci Niama, Out of Darkness, Into Kingdom Life
GET THE BOOK
Out of Darkness, Into Kingdom Life
A Journey of Prayer, Healing, Courage, and Renewal
A paperback you can keep beside your bed, read during a quiet moment, or return to when you need words to pray.
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 96 pages
- Size
- 6 × 9 inches
- ISBN
- 978-0-557-74003-1
- Printing and shipping
- Handled by Lulu
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BOOK DESCRIPTION FOR THE STORE
When life changes without warning, it can be hard to know what to do—or what to pray.
In Out of Darkness, Into Kingdom Life, Merci Niama shares personal reflections, short stories, Bible passages, and simple prayers about facing fear, dealing with disappointment, waiting for answers, and starting again.
The book explores the things we face every day: work, money, family, relationships, old habits, and the worries we often keep to ourselves.
You don’t need to have your life together before you turn to Jesus. You can come with your questions, your pain, and the words you have.
Read a few pages, take time to pray, and think about your next step. You don’t have to figure everything out today.
START WITH TODAY.
You may not know how everything will work out. You can still talk to God about what’s in front of you and ask Him to help you take the next step.