New Devotional Bible Study Invites Weary Women to Find Strength in Stillness, Hope in Uncertainty & Grace in Grief

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Gilbert, AZ — May 12, 2026 —  What if the very moments that make you feel outnumbered are the ones where God surrounds you most?

In her new devotional Bible study, Surrounded (Redemption Press, 2025), author and worship pastor Patriece Fraser McPeak invites weary women to discover God’s presence in the middle of life’s hardest battles. Inspired by the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, Surrounded helps readers exchange grief for grace, exhaustion for rest, and setback to comeback.

Born out of her own seasons of loss, ministry burnout, and grief, McPeak writes with honesty, warmth, and deep biblical insight. Through Scripture, reflection, and guided prayer, Surrounded offers practical and spiritual encouragement for women who feel unseen, unheard, or simply weary from the work of having it all together.

Through its pages, readers will:
• Learn to rest when God fights for them
• Discover peace in the middle of chaos
• Find grace in seasons of grief and uncertainty
• Trade striving for rhythm of grace
• Remember that being surrounded doesn’t mean defeated—it means held by love

“When you feel surrounded, God is already in the middle of it,” says McPeak. “He never asked us to fight alone. He promised to surround us with His presence and peace.”

Surrounded is available through Redemption Press, Amazon, and other major retailers.

About the Author

Patriece Fraser McPeak is a worship pastor, author, and speaker who helps women encounter the presence of God in their everyday lives, especially when faith feels fragile. A licensed pastor through the EastLake Church movement, she has over two decades of ministry experience leading teams, mentoring women, and walking with others through seasons of loss and renewal. Patriece is also the author of Found By You: Lessons for Living in Uncertain Times and shares encouragement and devotionals at pfmcpeak.com. She lives in Southern California with her family.

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