The Orphan Spirit and All the King’s Orphans

*This Saturday, Jan. 9, from 12-2 pm at the [Red Wagon in the Davis Mercantile,](http://davismercantile.com/about-us) Shipshewana, IN, I'll be doing another book signing of [Balance, Busyness, and Not Doing It All ](https://brendayoder.com/balance-busyness-and-not-doing-it-all/)with fellow local author [Lynette Carpenter.](https://www.facebook.com/lynettecarpenterwalkingonwater/?fref=nf) I've heard so many good things about Lynette over the years, how her writing has impacted people. I am anxious to read her book, [All the King's Orphans](http://www.amazon.com/All-Kings-Orphans-Lynette-Carpenter/dp/1512716332/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=), because orphan care is the heart of my daughter, who just accepted a position with [Back2Back Ministries ](http://back2back.org/)as a missionary in Monterrey, Mexico. *

*You'll love Lynette. Here is an introduction to one of her chapters she has featured on her blog, [Walking on Water.](http://www.lynettecarpenter.com/2015/11/orphan-spirit-hopelessness.html) Please read, get her book, and join us on Saturday if you can!*

One of the struggles the Orphan Spirit faces is hopelessness. Their past weighs th[](https://brendayoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lynetter.jpg)em down, their present is discouraging and their tomorrows appear worse than today.

Ever feel hopeless?

I know I have.

In studying the attributes of the Orphan Spirit, I learned that hopelessness is huge. I am so passionate about educating the Western Church on how the Orphan Spirit operates that I am going to share a FREE chapter out of my book, All the King's Orphans. (You can order the whole book [here](http://www.amazon.com/All-Kings-Orphans-Lynette-Carpenter/dp/1512716332).)

Please share this link with others. You never know who is hiding behind a mask of hopelessness and despair and identifying the Orphan Spirit can help them walk in freedom and joy!

Read the entire chapter [here. ](http://www.lynettecarpenter.com/2015/11/orphan-spirit-hopelessness.html)