When Faith Is Shaken: Discovering Wholeness in the Midst of Chronic Illness
by Sallie DawkinsPublish: Apr 10, 2026Christian Nonfiction Religion & SpiritualityBook Overview
If you are a Christian navigating chronic illness, you may know the quiet exhaustion of feeling unheard, in exam rooms and sometimes even in prayer.You may question your body, your instincts, or why healing has been delayed. You may still believe, and yet feel shaken.
Chronic illness affects more than physical health. Repeated dismissal and medical gaslighting can erode trust: trust in yourself, trust in others, and sometimes trust in God. Over time, that erosion can leave you feeling internally divided, struggling to reconcile faith with ongoing symptoms.
"When Faith Is Shaken: Discovering Wholeness in the Midst of Chronic Illness" is a nonfiction Christian narrative written for believers facing chronic pain, long-term illness, and delayed healing. Through dream-inspired stories and thoughtful reflection, this book gently guides readers toward renewed trust, spiritual clarity, and integrated wholeness in Christ.
Rather than offering medical protocols or promises of symptom relief, this book addresses the emotional and spiritual impact of chronic illness, including shaken faith, nervous system stress, and the challenge of self-advocacy in healthcare settings.
Inside you will find:
*Dream-inspired stories that illuminate hidden places of the heart
*Scripture from the World English Bible (WEB) for reflection and prayer
*Trauma-informed Christian insight into suffering and endurance
*Encouragement for wise, steady self-advocacy
*Gentle guidance toward internal reconciliation and peace
*Appendix prayers for salvation and renewal
When the word fragments appears in these pages, it refers to unprocessed parts of your story, experiences you survived but never had space to integrate. Healing begins when those places are acknowledged and welcomed home.
This book is especially for:
*Christians living with chronic illness or chronic pain
*Believers wrestling with faith after delayed healing
*Those recovering from medical dismissal or gaslighting
*Caregivers seeking to better support a loved one
Illness may shake your faith, but it does not revoke your identity.
You may still be navigating symptoms, but you do not have to navigate them divided within yourself.
If you are longing for Christian chronic illness support rooted in compassion and truth, begin here and rediscover the wholeness that has always been yours.
