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Brokenness happens. Tragedy, sin, and the painful choices of others all have the ability to disrupt an otherwise contented life. And as a result of our heartache, we often attempt to fix our own brokenness--with disastrous results.If you've tried to heal, but keep ending up in the same place--whether the battle is in your heart or out in the open where everyone can see--The Mended Heart is for you. In this book, author Suzanne Eller tells it like it is: people throw quick fixes at you or tell you to pull yourself up by your bootstraps (whatever that means). More important, though, she shares the powerful truth of Jesus's mission as outlined in Luke 4:18-21: He came to set free all those who are oppressed and in need of mending.You don't have to fix yourself--Jesus loves you right where you are. In fact, He has already completed the work that needs to be done. The Mended Heart will encourage you to trust him, to give and receive grace, and to move ahead even stronger than before--even if others don't move with you.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	20 février 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441224903
Langue	English

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PRAISE FOR
THE Mended HEART
Being hurt and heartbroken is a sad reality for most of us. But I’m so thankful for this treasure of a book written by my friend Suzie Eller. Page by page, Suzie will help you understand how God’s truth can heal your pain so you can move forward whole and healed.
L YSA T ER K EURST
New York Times Bestselling Author President of Proverbs 31 Ministries
If you’ve ever felt too broken for God to fix, then The Mended Heart is for you. Suzie Eller takes you by the hand and guides you step-by-step toward the only Source that offers complete wholeness. Each chapter exclaims, “There’s no hurt God can’t heal.” Do yourself a favor—read this book!
M ICCA C AMPBELL
Speaker, Proverbs 31 Ministries Author, An Untroubled Heart
The message of The Mended Heart is especially uplifting. The author beautifully emphasizes the redemptive power of Jesus and his glorious triumph of overcoming the plight of this world—a much-needed message to those carrying the burden of their personal sufferings. As a biblical counselor, I repeatedly come face-to-face with clients bearing the weight of their own brokenness and in need of a “mended heart.” Readers who have ever known strife caused by adversity and worry will find this book to be an invaluable read as they discover the battle has been won by what Jesus has already done for us on the cross.
C HRISTINA C ALK
Board Certified Biblical Counselor Family Pastor at Praxis Community Church
The Mended Heart is part challenge, honest storytelling and deep, deep encouragement for anyone who has experienced loss, betrayal or pain. Eller acts as a gentle guide, shepherding you through your pain to find wholeness and purpose on the other side. Tenderly told, and filled to the brim with Jesus, this book will prove to be a blessing to many.
M ARY D E M UTH
Author, The Wall Around Your Heart: How Jesus Heals You When Others Hurt You Blogger at Your Life Uncaged , MaryDeMuth.com
If you have experienced a broken heart due to pain, disappointment and hurt inflicted by others or because of your own wrong choices, read this book. In The Mended Heart , Suzie Eller reveals life-changing biblical principles and answers the tough questions we are sometimes afraid to ask. The “Just You and God” section will lead you step-by step on a journey to healing. Don’t miss this important book!
C AROL K ENT
Speaker and Bestselling Author, When I Lay My Isaac Down and Unquenchable: Grow a Wildfire Faith That Will Endure Anything
“What You Don’t Have to Do,” the first chapter in Suzanne Eller’s The Mended Heart , hooked me. It wasn’t one of those books that gives simplistic formulas to solve all problems and makes us feel guilty because they don’t work. Eller writes with a warm sensitivity as she touches the wounded places. She writes with a compassion that helps us cope with the worst of pain—always reminding us that God’s love mends our hearts.
C ECIL M URPHEY
Author or Co-author of more than 130 books, including
I Believe in Heaven and I Believe in Healing , and bestsellers 90 Minutes in Heaven and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story .
In The Mended Heart , Suzanne Eller holds her readers’ broken hearts in tender hands as she layers on healing truths about Jesus, the Healer. She skillfully communicates both the realities of our hurts—whether self-inflicted or caused by others—and the undeniable Hope for living whole again. Hope with a name—Jesus. Don’t skip the questions and answers at the end of the book. Eller’s empathy and practicality shine brightly in these “Q&A” pages.
C YNTHIA R UCHTI
Speaker and Author, Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People’s Choices

© 2014 Suzanne Eller Published in association with Books and Such Literary Agency, Santa Rosa, California.
Published by Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287 www.revellbooks.com
Revell edition published 2014
ISBN 978-1-4412-2490-3
Previously published by Regal Books
Ebook edition originally created 2014
Ebook corrections 06.02.2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from Holy Bible, New International Version ® . NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patents and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
Other versions used are: AMP —Scripture taken from the Amplified® Bible , Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
ESV —Scripture taken from the English Standard Version , Copyright © 2001. The ESV and English Standard Version are trademarks of Good News Publishers.
KJV — King James Version . Authorized King James Version.
THE MESSAGE —Scripture taken from THE MESSAGE . Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.
NASB —Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible , © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
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NLT —Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation , copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
NLV —Scripture taken from the New Life Version , © Christian Literature International.
TLB —Scripture quotations marked TLB are taken from The Living Bible , copyright © 1971. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189. All rights reserved.
For privacy, the names of some of the people profiled have been changed. Permission has been granted for personal stories used throughout.
I dedicate this book to my Savior, whom I rediscovered all over againin a small community prayer room in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His presencewrapped around me as I read and researched His story, and as I prayed thatHe might show me what it means to live in His mission statement so that wemight be made whole. I celebrated His response to flawed and hurting humanity,and how knowing Him and being known is such a gift .
I want to thank Richard, my husband. Who knew that when you saw thatgirl sitting in her Mustang, her hair flying in the wind, that we’d still be on anadventure 34 years later? Thank you for understanding and championing thiscall on my heart. You encourage me and offer grace when deadlines loom.You are my friend, my love, and a man who knows Jesus well .
To Leslie, Stephen, Melissa, Josh, Ryan and Kristin, you are some of mygreatest cheerleaders. I’m so grateful for adult children who not only love tospend time with their mom, but who also encourage me to pursue all thatGod has placed on my heart .
To my grandbabies: Elle, Luke, Jane, Audrey and Josiah.Having five grandchildren ages three and under is not only crazy fun,but it’s also a blast! Twenty-three years ago, when I heard the word “cancer,”I didn’t know if I would see my own babies grow up. To have yourlittle arms wrapped around my neck is sheer joy .
And to my mom, Karen Morrison. I love you like crazy . Now we can have a lunch date!
I also want to thank Rachelle Gardner,my Books and Such agent. Thank you for partnering with me .
Thank you to Kim Bangs and Regal. How lucky I am that my editorand publisher are friends who pray for their authors, who continually encourage,and who show their love for Christ in their excellence and work! Special thanksto Kim, Jackie and Tasha, who selflessly work behind the scenesso that these words can reach as many as possible .
I also want to thank the women who served as a focus group as I pennedthese words. Thank you to Jennifer, Jill, Julie, Gloria, Sarah, Tracie and Amy.You didn’t blink when I scrapped the first three months of work to start fresh.You simply jumped on board and started over with me. Thank you for readingeach chapter, for being honest, and for sharing those “a-ha!” moments whenthe text touched you personally, as well as those “oh no!” momentswhen I needed to dig in a little deeper .
Last, I want to thank you, the reader.When you show up on my blog ( www.tsuzanneeller.com )or on Twitter or Facebook, or you send an email, it tells me thatall the words written in a little coffee shop didn’t just disappearinto thin air. I love that we pray, explore God’s grace,and discover healing together. What a privilege!
Foreword by Susie Larson
PART 1 W HAT J ESUS H AS A LREADY D ONE FOR Y OU
Jesus’ Mission Statement
Introduction
1. What You Don’t Have to Do
PART 2 H EARTS IN THE M IDST OF M ENDING
2. When People Hurt Your Heart
3. When the Church Hurts Your Heart
4. When You Lose a Piece of Your Heart
5. When Sin Hurts Your Heart
6. When a Thief Steals Your Heart
PART 3 M OVING F ORWARD
7. Momentum
8. As the Heart Thinks
9. Moving Toward Joy
10. Living in Him
Q & A
Connect with Suzanne (Suzie)
About Suzanne Eller
As a young mom, I wore fear, worry and anxiety around me like a heavy old robe. I had three young boys and battled a disease that left me exhausted and constantly frustrated. Even so, I enjoyed sweet times of fellowship with God. I pursued Him, ran after Him with a passion and zeal. I pulled myself out of bed in the mornings before the boys got up so I could have some tim