Beauty for Ashes (Paperback)

by Joyce Meyer (Author) "Some of the terms Webster's Dictionary uses to define "abuse" are: (verb) - "misuse"; "to use wrongly"; "to hurt by treating badly"; "mistreat"; "to use..." (more)
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Product Description
Many people seem to have it all together outwardly, but inside they are wrecks. Their pasts have broken, crushed and wounded them inwardly. Bible teacher Joyce Meyer says they can be healed. . Isaiah 61 reveals that the Lord came to heal the brokenhearted. He wants to heal victims of abuse! Joyce Meyer is a victim of the physical and sexual abuse she suffered as a child. Yet today she has a nationwide ministry of emotional healing to others like herself. In Beauty for Ashes she outlines major truths that brought healing in her life and describes how other victims of abuse can also experience God's healing in their lives. You will learn: How to deal with the emotional pain of abuse How to understand your responsibility to God for overcoming abuse Why victims of abuse often suffer from other addictive behaviors How to grab hold of God's unconditional love The importance of God's timing in working through painful memories Joyce Meyer suffered for thirty-three years the devastating effects of abuse. Now, God has exchanged her ashes for beauty and called her to help others allow Him to do the same for them.

About the Author
JOYCE MEYER has been teaching the Word of God since 1976 and in full-time ministry since 1980. Previously an associate pastor at Life Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, she developed, coordinated, and taught a weekly meeting known as "Life In The Word." After more than five years, the Lord brought it to a conclusion, directing her to establish her own ministry and call it "Life In The Word, Inc."

Now, her Life In The Word radio and television broadcasts are seen and heard by millions across the United States and throughout the world. Joyce's teaching tapes are enjoyed internationally, and she travels extensively conducting Life In The Word conferences.

Joyce and her husband, Dave, the business administrator at Life In The Word, have been married for over 35 years. They reside in St. Louis, Missouri, and are the parents of four children. All four children are married and, along with their spouses, work with Dave and Joyce in the ministry.

Believing the call on her life is to establish believers in God's Word, Joyce says, "Jesus died to set the captives free, and far too many Christians have little or no victory in their daily lives." Finding herself in the same situation many years ago and having found freedom to live in victory through applying God's Word, Joyce goes equipped to set captives free and to exchange ashes for beauty. She believes that every person who walks in victory leads many others into victory. Her life is transparent, and her teachings are practical and can be applied in everyday life.

Joyce has taught on emotional healing and related subjects in meetings all over the country, helping multiplied thousands. She has recorded more than 230 different audio-cassette albums and over 75 videos. She has also authored 49 books to help the body of Christ on various topics. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: Harrison House (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892746793
• ISBN-13: 978-0892746798
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #485,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! by K.B., December 13, 1999

By A Customer

In my spirit I knew I was denying the fullness of God's grace. I was having difficulty overcoming certain strongholds in my life, but this book helped me to take a real look at my way of doing things and helped me to focus on areas where God was leading me differently. It isn't God's will that the enemy keep us tied in such bondage.

One point that Joyce made that stays strong in my heart, 'for all the wrongs that people have done to you, No One BUT GOD can 'repay' you.' That person may truly be sorry, but NOTHING they can say or do will EVER make up for the injustice you suffered at their hand(s). And in the same respect, you can't make it up to someone that you have treated unjustly, either. Recompense (payback to both you and them) must come from God.

I enjoyed this book very much. It is a must have for my book collection! I'm sure you will feel the same way, too!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 21, 2004

By	Storm Cestavani "[e-mail]" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Beauty For Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

This is Meyer's Magnum Opus. It is one of the few books on Abuse on the market that actually focuses on a solution rather than the problem. I recommend this book highly to anyone who has suffered from systematic child abuse.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life, March 20, 2004

By	Denise Wallace "dewallace3" (Midlothian, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Beauty For Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing (Revised Edition) (Paperback)

It amazes me that Joyce Meyers has used her horrible experiences to help others. She is an awesome testimony as to how God can use the bad things in your life for good.

This book taught me so much about, first of all, how to use the Bible. I will never read the Bible the same again, the Bible is now a tool I use to live my life. Secondly, she taught me how to get past my past.

I have bought this book for 2 friends! I highly recommend this book. Thank you Joyce and thank you God!!!!!