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TerKeurst, Lysa

 
9781400310296: Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close – A Daily Devotional for Comfort and Confidence
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ISBN 10: 1400310296 ISBN 13: 9781400310296
Verlag: Thomas Nelson, 2018

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God doesn't pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day.

A real embrace indicates an intimate level of closeness. It's not a high five or a casual handshake. The best kind of embrace is when someone we know deeply loves us, flings their arms wide open, and pulls us in close.

Through these 100 devotions, daily scriptures, and prayer prompts, you will be equipped to:

  • Begin finding freedom from the struggles that have held you hostage by learning new ways to experience God's love.
  • Surrender your deepest hurts by processing them in a godly way with Lysa, a friend who understands your pain.
  • Hear the Lord speak intimately to your heart by learning how to seek His direction.
  • Release the tension of wondering, If God is near why does He sometimes feel far away? by spending guided time with Him each day.

 

Embraced will be a treasured keepsake for you, and a meaningful gift for those you love, with:

  • An exquisite cloth cover you'll want to leave out for others to see and for easy access
  • Highly designed interior with Scripture, call-outs, and quotes
  • Ribbon marker to keep your place

 

Our hearts were made for this kind of love and security, but for many of us, we know more about the pain of heartbreak and fear than the unconditional love for which we were created. In Embraced, Lysa shares her own struggles, doubts, and heartbreaks while pointing to the ultimate embrace: God opening His arms wide on Calvary through Jesus so that He could pull us close for all of eternity, welcoming us into the safety and hope of His grace, love, and embrace.

Look for additional bestselling books from Lysa TerKeurst: 

  • Forgiving What You Can't Forget 
  • It's Not Supposed to Be This Way 
  • Uninvited 
  • The Best Yes 

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband Chaz and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

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Embraced

100 Devotions to Know God is Holding You Close

By Lysa TerKeurst

Thomas Nelson

Copyright © 2018 Lysa TerKeurst
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4003-1029-6

Contents

A Note from Lysa, xii, 
Part 1: Embracing the Parent of Him and His Direction, 
1. Giving My First Moments to God, 3, 
2. The Pineapple Principle, 6, 
3. Stop Reading Your Bible, 9, 
4. Great Sermons Aren't Preached, They're Lived, 12, 
5. Is This the Right Decision?, 15, 
6. An Agenda That Will Never Satisfy, 19, 
7. Preparing for Adventure, 22, 
8. Interrupted by Jesus, 24, 
9. If You're Feeling Overlooked and Unappreciated ..., 27, 
10. I'm Scared to Pray Boldly, 30, 
11. Follow Me, 32, 
12. Hearing God's Invitations, 35, 
13. A Life with Extraordinary Impact, 38, 
14. Your Unique Calling, 41, 
15. Rest and Reassurance, 44, 
16. Space to Exhale, 47, 
17. Chasing Down Our Decisions, 50, 
18. Read This Before Making That Decision, 53, 
19. Paralyzing Fear, 56, 
20. The Most Nonfrantic Woman I've Ever Met, 59, 
21. The Two Most Powerful Words, 62, 
22. Analysis Paralysis, 65, 
23. Five Questions to Ask When Making a Decision, 69, 
24. God, I'm Worn Out, 72, 
25. In the Flow, 75, 
26. Practicing Wisdom, 78, 
Part 2: Embracing the Fullness Found Only in Him, 
27. What Holds The Key To Your Heart?, 85, 
28. The Most Searched-For Answer, 88, 
29. If Only I Had ..., 91, 
30. The Seduction of Satisfaction, 94, 
31. The Pathway to Humility, 97, 
32. What Are You Missing?, 101, 
33. Where Brokenness Runs Deep, 104, 
34. Consumed by Cravings, 107, 
35. Physically Overweight and Spiritually Underweight, 110, 
36. An Undivided Heart, 112, 
37. Shocked by My Own Advice, 115, 
38. The Value of Emptiness, 118, 
39. Satan's Plan Against You, 120, 
40. When the End Goal Seems Too Hard, 123, 
41. Replacing Old Lies with New Truths, 125, 
42. Turning North, 128, 
43. How Much Will This Choice Really Cost Me?, 131, 
44. The Courageous Choice, 134, 
45. Telling My Flesh No, 137, 
46. Why Do I Have So Many Issues?, 140, 
47. If Only We Knew, 143, 
48. The Real Peace We Need, 146, 
Part 3: Embracing Him in the Midst of Hurt & Heartbreak, 
49. I Have Trust Issues, 151, 
50. Is God Good?, 154, 
51. Is God Good To Me?, 157, 
52. Do I Trust God To Be God?, 160, 
53. The Crushing Times, 163, 
54. What I Never Noticed About Jesus, 167, 
55. Dealing with Deep Grief, 170, 
56. Why Isn't God Answering My Prayer?, 173, 
57. A Little Mad and a Lot Confused, 176, 
58. The Sting of Disappointment, 179, 
59. Why Would God Let This Happen?, 182, 
60. What Makes Rejection So Awful?, 185, 
61. If You Ever Feel Lonely, Read This, 189, 
62. The Girl Called Loser, 193, 
63. Yesterday's Hurts in Today's Relationships, 196, 
64. There's a Lady at the Gym Who Hates Me, 199, 
65. Because I Am Loved, 203, 
66. Alone in a Crowded Room, 205, 
67. Three Things You Must Remember When Rejected, 208, 
68. The Best Worst Thing, 211, 
69. A Better Place to Park, 214, 
70. Wisdom Together, 218, 
71. Wisdom and Humility, 221, 
72. I'm Really Afraid, 224, 
73. Holding on to Truth, 227, 
74. Pressing Through the Pain, 230, 
75. Devastated But Not Destroyed, 233, 
Part 4: Embracing His Call to Be Transformed, 
76. The Beginnings of a Miracle, 239, 
77. Is My Pain Talking?, 242, 
78. Getting Unstuck from My Thinking Rut, 245, 
79. The Root of My Rot, 248, 
80. I Quit, 251, 
81. Receiving Grace, 253, 
82. The Treasure of Thrown-Away Food, 256, 
83. Giving Grace, 259, 
84. Something to Consider with Criticism, 262, 
85. I Had The Perfect Comeback, 265, 
86. God, Give Us Self-Control, 268, 
87. What To Do With Tough Relationships, 272, 
88. You Don't Like Me, 275, 
89. Comparisons Stink, 278, 
90. Her Success Doesn't Threaten Mine, 281, 
91. I Want What She Has, 284, 
92. But, Lord, I Can't Do That!, 287, 
93. Feeling Guilty?, 289, 
94. Even When I Fall Short, 291, 
95. The Friendship Challenge, 294, 
96. The Scribbled Truth That Changed My Life, 297, 
97. Getting Past My Past, 300, 
98. Pushing Past Awkward, 303, 
99. Life-Saving Truth, 307, 
100. Called To Freedom, 311, 
A Prayer from Lysa, 315, 
Personalized Scriptures, 317, 
Notes, 323, 
Index, 325, 
About the Author, 329, 
About Proverbs 31 Ministries, 331,


CHAPTER 1

Giving My First Moments to God

Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

— Psalm 86:11


It is very early in the morning. Though my body begs me to go back I to sleep, my soul stirs to get up and talk with Jesus.

And though I can't physically see Him, I know He is present.

I open my Bible to the book of Psalms and pray through the verses I read to start my day. The more I do this, the less I hear the ongoing naggings of this world. A beautiful melody of God's truth rises up, and my worries fade in their light.

His perspective on what troubles me overshadows my anxiety. This time alone with God prepares me for what I will need throughout the day. He's equipping me to handle what is ahead with His gentle boldness, quiet strength, and loving grace.

In Psalm 81:10, God instructs me, "Open wide your mouth and I will fill it."

He will give me what to say. What to say in happy moments and in aggravating moments. What to say when I feel insecure and what to say when I am confident.

He also reminds me that sometimes it is good to keep my mouth closed and say nothing at all.

Psalm 84:1 reminds me that God's dwelling place is lovely. So I ask for Him to dwell in me richly. I want it to be evident that I'm a girl who spends time with Jesus and that He's working on me — shifting a wrong attitude, guarding my words, and whispering constant truths into my heart.

Psalm 86:11 prompts me to request, "Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name."

Each of these verses leads my morning prayer:

Lord, may nothing separate me from You today. Teach me how to choose only Your way today so each step will lead me closer to You. Help me walk by Your Word and not my feelings.

Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. Protect me from my own careless thoughts, words, and actions. And keep me from being distracted by MY wants, MY desires, MY thoughts on how things should be.

Help me to embrace what comes my way as an opportunity ... rather than a personal inconvenience.

And finally, help me to rest in the truth of Psalm 86:13, "Great is your love toward me."

You already see the ways I will fall short and mess up. But right now, I consciously tuck Your whisper of absolute love for me into the deepest part of my heart. I recognize Your love for me is not based on my performance. You love me ... shortcomings and all.

That's amazing.

But what's most amazing is that the Savior of the world would desire a few minutes with me this morning. Lord, help me to forever remember what a gift it is to sit with You like this. In Jesus' Name, Amen.


I'm now ready to face today. Armed with truth. Surrounded by love. Filled with...

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Verlag
Thomas Nelson
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2018
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