Devotions For The Wounded Heart

When Jesus Christ began His earthly ministry He first went out and got baptised and was then lead of the Holy Spirit into the wilderness and there was tempted of the devil. Then in the power of the Spirit He began teaching in the synagogues. When He came to His home town of Nazareth and went to church on the sabath and stood up to read. The elders delivered the book of Isaiah to Him and He opened the book to the place where He read these words: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4:18-19 (KJV) Jesus chose this passage of scripture because it was known to be a prophecy of the coming Messiah and it is a concise outline of the purpose and ministry calling of our Lord. The Holy Spirit living in the hearts of every born-again Christian is working to fulfill this scripture for us all. Jesus Christ by The Spirit is also drawing all people to Him for their salvation through the measure of faith which our loving Father God has given to every person. It is will of God that no human being perish but that everyone would come to repnetence. It is therefore His will that we all hear and resond to the gospel; That our broken hearts be healed; that the chains of our captive bondage be broken; our physical and spritual eyes be opened; and every bruise and wound we carry be healed. That is the Theme, Calling and Purpose by which this Daily Devotional has been inspired to be written. The Word of God is clear in that our Heavenly Father wants all people to accept His salvation but just as true He wants all to be healed and delivered. It is my prayer that this Devotional will be used of The Lord to help accomplish this work in your lives.

Healing the Wounded Heart exposes negative emotions such as fear, rejection, worthlessness, shame, insecurity, defilement, and hopelessness that prevent us from living in the grace and peace God intends for us. Uncover the lies embedded in emotional wounds and discover peace and truth in the presence of the Living Christ.

Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be.

For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.

"Very few of us get through life without experiencing deep hurt of one kind or another. My friend Ted Britain wrote this book for you...to help you heal the wounds in your life. Take what he writes to your own heart." George O Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God "Anyone who takes the time to read and apply the insights in this excellent teaching will greatly enrich themselves, and will be better equipped to understand and help those who are struggling with mental and physical suffering. Every principle the author espoused is clearly based on scripture. Furthermore, the testimonies of people delivered by applying the truth in this teaching add great value to the book. I commend A Wounded Heart to you." Charles T. Crabtree President, Zion Bible College, Former Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Ted Britain has been in ministry for 37 years. He has pastored churches in; Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, and California. Ted and his wife LaDell have been married 44 years. They have 3 grown sons, three daughter-in-laws, and 5 grandchildren.

Cries of a Wounded Heart were written under the instructions of the Holy Spirit during her devotional time. Bloneva was prompt to carry a pen and piece of paper with her at all times. Over a course of years many manuscripts were written and copyrighted. The Holy Spirit gave Bloneva three specific titles for each manuscript. Cries of a Wounded Heart have received two awards and three poems published. Bloneva says 'Intimacy with God enabled me to stand in the gap for others...presenting the wounds of the heart to the Father is an honor and blessing." "Cries of a Wounded Heart expresses what many of us think but is afraid to say aloud."

Renew My Heart, O God-Daily Devotions for Healing Your Heart is precisely that-a devotional dedicated to bring you hope, encouragement, healing, and the renewal of your heart, the wellspring of your soul. It was written to meet you in the midst of life's trouble and pain and bring you the message of the light and love of Jesus Christ. May the words resonate within your heart and soul and lift you to a better place, and may you become the person of wellness and wholeness that God intended you to be. It is my prayer that you will find God within these pages and that you will cultivate a new desire to pray consistently and to read God's Word. It is reading His Word and being in His presence that will transform your life and renew the wounded heart within you. It's time to exchange your sorrow and pain for His comfort and peace, your guilt and shame for His assurance and forgiveness, and your turmoil and despair for His hope and joy. Ezekiel 36:26a says, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;"-it's time to come and enter in-God's waiting for you inside.