If you came over from Encouragement for Today, welcome!
Can I share some good news?
God is the ultimate restoration expert!
He takes those cracks and instead of pasting over them haphazardly, He shines through them.
We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NLT)
Maybe you feel cracked today.
Maybe everyone is pointing out the cracks.
Maybe when you look in the mirror, you fail to see the value God places over you. Right where you are.
In this case the word forgive is to surrender to the process.
Surrendering is not a weak word. It simply means you are no longer fighting this battle alone. God comes into the front lines with you.
Today, I want to give you a gift.
It’s a glimpse into my new book.
Click here to receive the Introduction and Chapter One of The Unburdened Heart: Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness.
Hey, let’s start this journey of forgiving together, shall we? Join me beginning February 25th in an online study. (Just sign up right here on the main page above.) The chapter above is all you need to get started, and hopefully you’ll pick up the book and take it deeper.
I love nothing more than watching God take a broken vessel, just like He did me, and shining through those cracks in a beautiful way.
Today we’ll give away one copy of The Unburdened Heart: Finding the Freedom of Forgiveness. Just comment below, and we’ll choose one comment at random.
Did I mention how glad I am that you are here?
Suzie
I am so excited about the study. I struggle with forgiving. I look forward to what God has for me to learn in this study. Thanks
This is exactly where I am at right now. I find it funny when God is speaking something to me and no matter where I go – I hear it – from different people in slightly different ways – but the same message. And right now – that message is forgiveness. I am grateful to have “stumbled” upon it
and look forward to following along
Well, I stumbled across this study today. It is just what I need. After 20 years of marriage to my high school sweetheart, my children and I were abandoned by my husband, their father…11 months ago today. The journey to this point has been brutal. I don’t know what my future holds…at all, and I am afraid. But, God has been with me like never before in my life and I love him so much. Whatever lies ahead I know God won’t fail me. My task now is to forgive, have faith, and keep going.
I have been so blessed with your ministry. A friend at work told me about it and now I look forward to these emails each day. On May 19th 2012 my husband of 29 years left me – he still hasn’t figured out what he wants to do with our relationship so I’ve been sitting in what feels like “time out” for 9 months as of today! During this time though, God has abundantly provided me with what I need – emotional, physically, and most importantly spiritually! Your ministry has been part of that support. I’ve also read Dr. Dobson’s book “Love Must Be Tough”; going through an anger management workbook; and finally reading Joyce Meyer’s “Do Yourself a Favor – Forgive”. WOW – what I’m learning! Thanks for your ministry – God is using you in a big way and even if I was the only one benefitting from it, He would be delighted with your obedience.
thanks for the generous offer
i love a good book that brings me closer to god
Paula, don’t wait for the study. Walk into His love today, sis. And welcome home. God has been reaching for you always. I rejoice with you today as you walk into that love, His love for you.
i am so excited to start this online study! i grew up in the church but have let the world take over my life. i so need this to get my life back on track with God! Thank you!
sooooo needed to find this today! thankful!
I don’t know what I would do without Proverbs 31 Ministries! I REALLY need to join this study and I am hopeful to get the resources and time to do so. I lost my Daddy to cancer on September 5, 2012 and my marriage fell apart just two months later on November 24, 2012 when I discovered my husband was having an affair. I’m trying to forgive and love my husband the way our Lord loves us, unconditionally, but it’s so hard. We are attending marriage counseling, but so far no much progress has been made. Please pray that our Lord will (because I know only He can) heal our hearts and the painful wounds. Thank you!