Book Drawing: Praying Through Every Emotion: Experiencing God’s Peace No Matter What by Linda Evans Shepherd
I’m so excited to offer another book drawing and this time focus on a book of prayers with a collection of accompanying Scripture. This book will empower you to pray according to God’s will as you experience different emotions. In fact, author Linda Evans Shepherd includes prayers on 74 different emotions, including anger, compassion, grief, offended, regret, shocked, troubled, worshipful, and a variety of others. I would venture to say every emotion is included.
I want to alert you to this wonderful book and make a copy available in a book drawing. Be sure to read through to the end to learn how you can enter the drawing. UPDATE: The drawing is closed and Amber is the winner!
For right now, here is a sample from Praying Through Every Emotion and I know it will bless you. Every topic has a prayer on one side of the page and a short list of verses that apply to the topic. So in effect, you can express yourself through the prayer and also meditate on applicable verses. That’s perfect!
Strife
by Linda Evans Shepherd
Dear Lord,
Here we go again. Did You hear what he said? Did You see what she did? I’d like to give them a piece of my mind.
But wait. You would have me choose peace of mind instead.
I’m taking a deep breath and stepping back from the fight because You have called me to make peace my top priority. Instead of instructing me to butt heads, You instruct me to stand down.
As I do, You will help me to initiate peace and encourage those You put in my life.
Your Word warns me to have nothing to do with foolish talk or arguments, which can lead to trouble. So I will work to bypass trouble by serving others with kindness, even if I have to suffer for doing good.
So help me to be gentle when You call me to explain those things that people don’t want to hear, for You may change their hearts so that they turn to the truth.
I can have more peace when I stop my complaining and arguing and avoid quarrels. Any fool can start a fight, but only a person of wisdom can avoid a conflict. TWEET THAT!!!!
The best remedy You have given me for avoiding strife, quarrels, and hurt feelings is to love. As I love others with your love, Your love will cover every wrong.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
Here are the accompanying verses for meditation:
So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another. Romans 14:19 TPT
Let me say it again. Have nothing to do with foolish talk and those who want to argue. It can only lead to trouble. A servant owned by God must not make trouble. He must be kind to everyone He must be able to teach. He must be willing to suffer when hurt for doing good. Be gentle when you try to teach those who are against what you say. God may change their hearts so they will turn to the truth. 2 Timothy 2;23-25 NLV
Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 GW TWEET THAT!
Avoiding a quarrel is honorable. After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight. Proverbs 20:3 GW
Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong. Proverbs 10:12 GW
Thank you, Linda, for sharing these inspiring thoughts from your book.
Here’s a short description. Praying Through Every Emotion: Experiencing God’s Peace No Matter What is topically arranged so you can go directly to your particular need. It offers transforming Scripture and prayer to help you change your perspective, heal your emotional wounds, and find yourself unburdened from cares and concerns. Your emotions are a gift from God, and He uses them to help you grow, both closer to Him and more fully into the person He created you to be. Use this book to help you grow, both closer to Him and more fully into the person He created you to be.
The drawing will end on Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021. To enter the drawing, make a comment on this blog post (USA addresses only can apply). UPDATE: Drawing is closed and Amber is the winner.
Linda Evans Shepherd is an award-winning author, a successful speaker, and a media personality. The president of Right to the Heart and Arise Esther Ministries, she has written more than 35 books, including When You Don’t Know What to Pray and Praying God’s Promises. Linda is also the publisher of Leading Hearts Magazine (www.LeadingHearts.com) and Arise Daily (www.AriseDaily.com). She is the voice behind the Arise Esther Movement (www.AriseEsther.com). Linda is an internationally recognized speaker and has spoken in almost every state in the United States and in several countries around the world. She is a wife and mom of two children: one on earth and the other in heaven. She lives in Colorado.
Connect with her at: www.GotToPray.com; Twitter: @LindaShepherd; Facebook: LindaEvansShepherdAuthor. Sign up for a free download of additional emotion prayers at: www.EmotionPrayers.com
Hi Kathy,
Greetings to you! It has been awhile since we connected.
Commenting here…
I like this book.
It looks like something I would use a lot. Her down to earth way of sharing, along with the accompanying scriptures, communicates simply and warmly. (I felt helped, actually, when I was reading it!)
Thank you for this give away!
And blessings to you. 😊
Randi
Thanks for giving us a chance to win. This looks like a amazing book that I love to read.
Hello Noelle, I’m so glad to be able to alert others to this great book. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Kathy, thanks for offering this book that seems like the perfect way to address so much strife and stress in the world today with differing opinions. Topical approach is always excellent, and the Scriptures are spot on.
Linda, I believe that I might have been at a writers’ conference with you led by Florence Littauer in NOLA many years ago. We were seven in one suite: wrote, laughed, prayed. Great to see your current writing.
Well, hi there, Bonnie. It’s great to hear from you. We all appreciated the ministry of Florence. I know Linda will love seeing your note. I’ve put you into the drawing.
This sounds like a great book.
Thank you, Mary, for putting your name into the drawing. I’m glad you see the value of Linda’s book.
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I would love to read this book. I have been feeling overwhelmed by all that is going on in the world. I know God is in control, but it is hard not to feel stressed right now.
Hi Julie. I know most of us can relate to the overwhelmed feeling you’re talking about. Yes, God is in control. I”m so glad He’s so compassionate toward our fluctuating feelings. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Our emotions are being buffeted by so many troubling winds – your book sounds like a lifeline in this hurricane-force storm.
Linda, you are right on that. The Lord led Linda for a very worthwhile project. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Sounds like a great book
Amber, I’m so glad you’re entering the drawing. Thank you for stopping by.
Hi Amber!!!! I”m so pleased to announce you are the winner of Linda’s book. I will connect you with her by email. Thanks so much for entering the drawing. I know Linda’s book will bless you!
I really want to read this book! It sounds like exactly what I need right now….
Brenda, I think it’s exactly what we all need with the turmoil around us. Thanks for entering the drawing.
This sounds like something that I would benefit from reading. It is a very timely subject. I can see reading it with a friend.
Hi Jan. I’ve put your name into the drawing. I’m glad you see the benefit of Linda’s book.
Ohhhh now this sounds like a TIMELY book indeed!!!! Thank you for the chance to win it!!!
Nicci, you are right for it being a timely book. We all experience a wide range of emotions. I’ve put you into the drawing. Blessings to you.
Thanks so much for letting me enter. I think this book could really help. I’ve been faced with so much in the past year, my emotions have been running haywire. I need some help in re-directing them in a positive, prayerfull manner.
Kim, our hearts go out to you. I know the Lord has been strengthening you more than you realize. I know Linda’s book will strengthen you. I’ve put you into the drawing.
I would benefit greatly from this book. Having suffered a great loss recently I need all the help I can get.
Wendy, our hearts break with you in your great loss. Please imagine we are hugging you and praying for you. I’ve put your name into the drawing.
Very comforting.
Thank you for commenting, Pat. I agree. The prayer by Linda about Strife is very comforting. Nothing is beyond His reach. I”ve put your name into the drawing.
Based on what I read, I would love to read all entries. There’s not an hour that goes by where we have an emotion or emotional reaction response. I think this would be a great book to use with a small group as well as personal time. Thank you for making me aware of ud
Marilyn, you are right. We need constant prayer for our emotional reactions. Great idea to use Linda’s book for a small group. I’ve put your name into the drawing!