Secret Longings of the Heart: Overcoming Deep Disappointment and Unfulfilled Expectations Now Includes a 12-Week Bible Study [Wisdom for Women Line] (Paperback)

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"ALL MY LONGINGS LIE OPEN BEFORE YOU, O LORD; MY SIGHING IS NOT HIDDEN FROM YOU." Psalm 38:9

· Have you ever covered real emotions with denial or feverish work?
· Is there anyone you inwardly dislike, envy, resent, or fear?
· What are your deepest secrets?
· What are your expectations of yourself and others?
· How do you handle profound disappointment?

Carol Kent’s candid questions and revealing insights make Secret Longings of the Heart a book for every woman. For, while your deepest longings and passions are known intimately by your Lord, you are not always aware of them yourself.

Daringly honest, powerfully encouraging, and thoroughly biblical, Secret Longings of the Heart will help you explore your longings for fulfillment and victory over ten areas of your life. And it will help you channel your passions for good, not for evil, when you are faced with deep disappointment.

Here is a rich encounter with the hidden heartbeat of women today—with the passions that determine your lifestyle, your behavior, your attitudes, and ultimately, your ability to serve and draw closer to the One who knows you best and loves you most.

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"ALL MY LONGINGS LIE OPEN BEFORE YOU, O LORD; MY SIGHING IS NOT HIDDEN FROM YOU." Psalm 38:9 · Have you ever covered real emotions with denial or feverish work? · Is there anyone you inwardly dislike, envy, resent, or fear? · What are your deepest secrets? · What are your expectations of yourself and others? · How do you handle profound disappointment? Carol Kent’s candid questions and revealing insights make Secret Longings of the Heart a book for every woman. For, while your deepest longings and passions are known intimately by your Lord, you are not always aware of them yourself. Daringly honest, powerfully encouraging, and thoroughly biblical, Secret Longings of the Heart will help you explore your longings for fulfillment and victory over ten areas of your life. And it will help you channel your passions for good, not for evil, when you are faced with deep disappointment. Here is a rich encounter with the hidden heartbeat of women today-with the passions that determine your lifestyle, your behavior, your attitudes, and ultimately, your ability to serve and draw closer to the One who knows you best and loves you most.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (August 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576833607
• ISBN-13: 978-1576833605
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU CAN TRIUMPH OVER LIFE'S DISAPPOINTMENTS!, April 20, 1999

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This review is from: Secret Longings of the Heart: Overcoming Deep Disappointment and Unfulfilled Expectations (Paperback)

Every Christian woman can identify with this Carol Kent book. It lets us admit that life isn't perfect and gives positive, practical and scriptural advice for facing those disappointments. Kent first invites us to explore our deepest longings and recognize where the reality of life has fallen short of our expectations. She then encourages us not to lose hope or become embittered, but rather to take positive action by teaching how to run those unfulfilled longings through a scripturally based values grid. "By acknowledging and evaluating our passions, we can discover how to lead a much more honest, focused, fulfilling and purposeful life--a life based on eternal values." (Kent, 1990) I highly recommend the book and also the study guide for small group use.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, May 29, 2007

By	A. Watson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book really ministered to me. It was the first book I've completely finished in a long time. I would recommend this to women, who have dealt with many disappointments in life, that can stunt your growth. This book exposed the lies we tend to believe and the strongholds that can develop. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and recommended it to all my friends.

Alicia Watson