Lord, I Want To Be Whole: The Power Of Prayer And Scripture In Emotional Healing [Paperback]

Stormie Omartian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2001

When Stormie Omartian was a child, her mother would lock her in a closet and say, "You are worthless, and you'll never amount to anything." How did a young girl who grew up in an abusive home learn to overcome her past pain to find emotional wholeness as an adult? Lord, I Want to Be Whole offers seven steps that helped Stormie overcome clinical depression and live a more fulfilling life. She shows readers how prayer and the encouragement of Scripture can help them come to terms with their past. She also tells how to find deliverance from spiritual oppression and negative influences, learn to receive God's gifts and believe the good things God says about us, become aware of deceptions and misconceptions, and maintain emotional health by taking care of our bodies and being sensitive to what is happening inside us. Lord, I Want to Be Who helps those who are troubled by depression find emotional wholeness and become all God made them to be

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This memoir-cum-self-help guide by bestselling author Omartian (The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Parent) opens with an arresting scene: young Stormie's mother locks her in a small closet, telling her she'll "never amount to anything." Omartian reveals that after her troubled childhood, she experimented with drugs and Eastern philosophy and entered a disastrous marriage. Then she discovered God and began a journey toward emotional health. This book aims to tell readers how they too can find healing and wholeness in seven easy steps: release the past, obey God, obtain deliverance from whatever separates them from God, find restoration and forgiveness, receive the gifts God wants to give them, "avoid or get free of... negative traps," and "stand strong." Omartian encourages depressed Christians to seek counseling and urges patients to choose their counselors carefully. She cautions against blaming God for personal unhappiness. Interspersed are vignettes from Omartian's life, relevant Scripture verses and clear-cut, if overly simplistic, checklists to help readers know if they "need deliverance." (If they've hit a spouse, had premarital sex or dabbled in the occult, they do.) Little is original here except for Omartian's own story; more memorable approaches to healing can be found, for example, in books by Rita Bennett (You Can Be... Emotionally Free) and Leanne Payne (The Broken Image). (Jan.) Forecast: Omartian's self-revelatory books have been steady fixtures on evangelical bestseller lists as well as PW's monthly religion list. While the crowded nature of the recovery book market makes it unlikely that this title will achieve the same following, it will still be welcomed by her fans.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785267034
• ISBN-13: 978-0785267034
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stormie Omartian is the best-selling author of The Power of a Praying series with over 10 million copies in print. In high demand as an international speaker, Stormie's passion is to help people know God and love in a deep way. A survivor of child abuse, Stormie brings a deep understanding of recovery issues to her work.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, April 12, 2001

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This review is from: Lord, I Want To Be Whole: The Power Of Prayer And Scripture In Emotional Healing (Paperback)

When I came across this in the bookstore I was going through some tough times, dealing with old wounds that never really healed. I went through this book and -- Wow!! It takes a lot of thought, so I plan on going through it again, but she had some excellent points that really made a difference. One thing that she pointed out was that even though she lists "steps" you don't have to go in order, and you'll often revisit them in your life. I liked how she gave suggestions without some "magic formula" that promised instant healing... because life's not like that!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Changing Book!, August 18, 2002

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LMS "Book worm" (WI United States) - See all my reviews
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A friend recommended this book to me and was also kind enough to give me a copy. I had read one of Stormie's other books and liked it very much. I had seen this book in Christian bookstores, but never thought of purchasing it. But as soon as I read the back cover, I couldn't wait to read it. I can honestly say that this book has changed my life. It has helped me to get a more accurate view of both myself and God. One of the things I like best about this book is Stormie's transparency and honesty about her own struggles and failures. She tells it like it is and doesn't sugarcoat it. This book has given me hope that I too, can reach a place of emotional wholeness and restoration. Another thing that I really like about this book is that Stormie tells her readers upfront that she isn't offering a quick fix. She is very upfront about the fact that emotional wholeness is a process and that will can be a very long and painful process. But she also reminds the reader that with God all things are possible.I have read this book once already (in a single sitting) and intend to read it again and again,especially when I am feeling discouraged. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with emotional/spiritual issues and longs for wholeness and restoration.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Blessing, July 26, 2006

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C. Harrod "Miss Maine" (Landover, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This book has been more than a blessing to me - spiritually & emotionally. It has helped me to grow and identify with issues within my spiritual walk in a meaningful way. I am a different person and I know the Lord led me to this book for a reason. I cant wait to read another book of hers. Its been awesome and a true testimony !!

I suggest EVERYONE read this book and take steps to becoming WHOLE !!