For years, Guideposts magazine readers have been sharing stories of those unexpected and miraculous moments when a loving power reaches into their lives, moments that are surely more than coincidence. We call these stories “Mysterious Ways.” When we began publishing these startling and unforgettable accounts thirty-five years ago, we immediately knew we had struck a spiritual sweet spot with our readers, and nothing was more convincing than the thousands of stories sent in, which left them—and us—breathless with wonder at the goodness of God. “Mysterious Ways” soon became the most popular feature in Guideposts, so popular that it eventually became a magazine itself, packed with stories that send shivers down your spine and bring tears to your eyes.
This book is a collection of the absolute best stories we’ve published over the last five years, plus more than fifteen classics from our archives—the most wondrous Mysterious Ways that have come across our desks. These true, personal experiences prove what our hearts know: everything happens for a reason, and that reason is often made clear to us in amazing and life-changing ways—ways that fill us with awe and gratitude and deepen our trust in the Almighty.
I like to say, “Mysterious Ways are the intersections in life where God is directing traffic.”
You’re in for a treat: more than ninety unforgettable moments when the curtain of heaven was drawn back for a shining instant. Each will remind you that we do not pass through this world unaided. This is a book you’ll experience in your soul. It will inspire, nourish, and even, I believe, change you.
Edward Grinnan
Editorial Director, Guideposts magazine