The Lives We Actually Have

Warm and witty blessings found within the struggle of a shared humanity, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Good Enough

Blessed are you, the strange duck.
You with the very intense hobbies.
Or the collection of movies or mugs or sneakers.
You with the hometown or home team that makes you very, very proud.
You, my dear, in all your intricacies…are a marvel.

Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, authors of the instant New York Times bestseller Good Enough, reveal how every day is worth blessing-even Tuesdays. In a world that demands relentless perfection, Bowler and Richie offer creative, faith-based blessings that center gratitude and hope without making light of our real, messy lives.

Formatted like a prayer book, The Lives We Actually Have is an oasis and a landing spot for weary souls, with blessings that center on various moods, including Bless This Ordinary Day, Bless This Tired Day, Bless This Lovely Day, Bless This Mournful Day, and more. These heartfelt, nurturing blessings are a sanctuary for the grieving, the hopeful, the restless, the careworn, and anyone who needs a chance to pause and exhale in a chaotic world.