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If you struggle with strong negative emotions, Annie Chapman wants to help. Laying the foundation of God's love and His promises to comfort and heal you, Annie explores some of the countless ways He reaches out to restore your serenity. She shares her own escape from anger and bitterness and draws on God's Word to reveal how you too can experience peace and joy during your journey. You'll find... specific steps to achieving emotional and spiritual healing encouraging Scriptures that reveal the hope you have in Jesus candid insights on the results of holding on to negative emotions a clear understanding of the roles God and you play in your healing tools for keeping new problems manageable "I now look with greater joy and understanding on my past, my present, and my future," Annie says. Taking Back Your Life...One Thought at a Time will help you achieve the happiness and contentment you long for.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 septembre 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736956895
Langue	English

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HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from the New American Standard Bible , 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Verses marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV . Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Cover design by Koechel Peterson and Associates, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TAKING BACK YOUR LIFE ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME
Formerly published as Overcoming Negative Emotions
Copyright 2014 by Annie Chapman
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chapman, Annie.
[Overcoming negative emotions]
Taking back your life one thought at a time / Annie Chapman.
pages cm
Rev. ed. of: Overcoming negative emotions. c2011.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-7369-5688-8 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-5689-5 (eBook)
1. Christian women-Religious life. 2. Emotions-Religious aspects-Christianity. I. Title.
BV4527.C46 2014
248.8 43-dc23
2013043544
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Dedication
When I married Steve 35 years ago, I knew he was a good man.
However, I had no idea I was marrying an incredibly talented author, skilled editor, patient cheerleader, and by far the nicest person I ve ever had the privilege of meeting.
If it weren t for his constant encouragement and incalculable assistance, I would not have finished this book.
Thank you, Steve! I owe you a huge debt of gratitude-and I look forward to you collecting on it for the next 35 years.
Acknowledgments
There are many who have helped me find my way through this maze of life. Some of those folks are mentioned in the pages of this book. Because of their invaluable contributions, I have experienced the joy of finding God s truths. I am grateful.
My family has made my life so much fun and fulfilling-Steve, especially! Not only is he a terrific husband and friend, but he is also one incredible pre-editor and sounding board. He keeps me from embarrassing myself. I am humbled.
Eternal gratitude belongs to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit for the priceless gifts of salvation and restoration. Because I am forgiven, now I can forgive. And because of God s continued work-I am at peace.
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Steve Chapman
Looking at Life Through Context Lenses
1. Trusting God s GPS
T URN 1: Submit to God
2. Responding to God
3. Walking in Harmony with God
T URN 2: Resist the devil and he will flee
4. Silencing the Devil s Whispers
5. Understanding What Forgiven Means
6. Choosing Whose Voice You ll Listen To
7. Evicting Fear, Doubt, and Despair
8. Refusing to Feel Discouraged
9. Embracing Only What Is True
10. Countering Self-Pity Through Praise
T URN 3: Draw near to God and He will draw near to you
11. Kissing the Chains
12. Living Vibrantly, Chains and All
13. Choosing to Be Happy
T URN 4: Cleanse your hands
14. Living in Freedom
15. Setting Healthy Boundaries
16. Seeking Forgiveness
T URN 5: Purify your heart
17. Leaning on God s Grace
Notes
Foreword
Steve Chapman
A s Annie s husband and traveling companion to many of the women s conferences where she speaks, I ve heard her often start her time with the ladies with this story:
A few years ago Steve asked me if there was anything special I wanted as a gift for my birthday. Since I was born in October, and our country was in the middle of an exciting political season at that time, I knew exactly what I wanted. For 30 years Steve and I functioned quite well with only major network television to watch. However, that year I wanted to view the political coverage of the presidential debates on a more fair and balanced cable channel.
Steve caved in to my wishes, and for four glorious years we nearly wore our thumbs out on the remote as we channel-surfed through the vast choices. Though the options were, for the most part, not all that life-changing, I did make a discovery of a channel that I enjoyed returning to as often as I could. Its programming highlighted many health and science shows I found interesting and engaging. On one particular day, I watched a documentary of the fertilization of the human egg that I want to tell you about today. When I saw it, I immediately thought of sharing it with the ladies I m privileged to speak to, so I m going to tell you about it.
On this particular episode they showed a yet-to-be-fertilized egg suspended in low light, like a planet hanging in space. Suddenly the scene shifted to a long, dark corridor where there were millions of little squigglies making their way toward their destination, which was the egg. I don t even want to think about where they had positioned the little movie camera to capture such fascinating footage. The sperm seemed to be in a race, the kind that would rival the swift and intense runners in a world-class 100-meter run. And it was just as exciting to watch.
As I scooted to the edge of my seat to observe the contest, I noticed that some of the little guys looked a bit sluggish. They meandered along as though they didn t quite have a grasp on what they were supposed to be doing. Others were going in circles, and some even crashed and burned along the way. However, there were a few contenders that would have put Olympic sprinters to shame. These survivors were on an unstoppable quest.
Totally enthralled with the whole process, I found myself cheering as one of them reached the egg. What took place next was a complete shock. I had assumed that it was winner take all in the race to the finish line; however, when the first arrival tried to penetrate the egg, it was rebuffed. I didn t realize at the time that there was a hard membrane encasing the egg. Again and again the sperm bounced off. And then I saw it. One little go-getter started boring his head into the egg. Relentlessly he kept at it. Then all of a sudden the shell seemed to crack open and in an instant the winner was swallowed into the egg.
What a marvelous sight! Do you know what happened in that unforgettable moment? Life! Pregnancy and a new beginning. Nothing would ever be the same as a result of the meeting of that sperm and egg.
As I prepared my heart for speaking to you today, I once again thought of that documentary. In my mind s eye I saw you as a bunch of eggs expectantly longing for an infusion of life. I don t know if the human egg has a choice as to whether it is fertilized or not, but I do know the human heart has one.
In the time we ll have together here, there will be stories, Scripture passages, poems, and commentary. Whether you allow the hard shell that encapsulates your heart to be penetrated by any of these things will be totally up to you. My greatest hope is the outcome of your time today will be that something I say-maybe a verse of Scripture, a song lyric, or perhaps a story-will find its way into your heart. I can only hope that at the end of our gathering, when you return to your homes, you can say to your loved ones, I went to a ladies conference today, and I think I m pregnant!
Because I have observed so many ladies respond with excitement to the biblically sound and relatable material Annie offers at her speaking engagements, I m confident the same will happen when you read this book. This adaptation of one of her most important seminars does indeed have the potential to implant new hope in your heart. In fact, I expect that will happen even before you finish reading this book.
Steve Chapman
Submit therefore to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
J AMES 4:7-8
Looking at Life Through Context Lenses
O ne of the most common challenges that affect people in my age group (over 50 and that s all I ll say about that) is our weakening eyesight. The world becomes a frustrating blur, and since not all of us are good candidates for corrective laser surgery, the only solution for some of us are the annoying glasses that sit on our noses. While it s true that fading vision in our seasoned years can sometimes cause everything around us to be in a haze, I have happily d