Download or read book Facing Trials Thoughts For Meditation written by Cheryl Zelenka and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We must all weather the winds of adversity. God warns His children that they will have trouble and hardships in life (Jn. 16:33 NIV). The fruit birthed out of personal trials enable us to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have been given through Christ. Facing Trials: Thoughts For Meditation is a devotional full of hope, encouragement, and instruction. There are two thought provoking devotions for each of the twenty selected topics. Every meditation has a scriptural foundation with plenty of ideas for personal contemplation and reflection. Cheryl Zelenka knows what it is to walk through the "Valley of the Shadow of Death," and live to ascend the mountaintop of God. Her undiagnosed brain tumor caused clinical depression for nearly ten years. Ms. Zelenka challenges each believer to change their negative view of trials and consider them as blessings. It is through trials that we deepen our relationship and dependence on God. No journey in life is without seasons of tears and sorrow, but the "Son" shines in the valley as well as in the desert and mountaintop. With each new trial we experience, our personal Tree of Life buds, flowers, and bears fruit.
Download or read book Passage Meditation written by Eknath Easwaran and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneered by spiritual master Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages - from one tradition or many - that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran's eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the ''world within.''
Download or read book Facing Life s Challenges written by Amy Dean and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy E. Dean, bestselling author of Night Light and Pleasant Dreams, tells us in Facing Life's Challenges--Daily Meditations for Overcoming Depression, Grief and "The Blues," that there are healthy responses to emotional pain, as well as destructive responses. She says, "Give yourself permission to feel and express those feelings when handling a loss, or major disappointment, in life. Doing so can lead to healing and long-term recovery." Facing Life's Challenges is designed to assist readers experiencing depression, who are going through a grieving process or just generally having a hard time. Each of the 366 daily meditations in this book suggests a simple "mental conditioning exercise" that can help muster an optimistic attitude even when things are most chaotic. Facing Life's Challenges can help you gradually minimize your emotional lows, and maximize your self-empowering highs.
Download or read book More of God written by Betsy de Cruz and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help you make small steps towards God and experience more of His power and presence. Many of us long to experience more of God in our daily lives, yet we're too distracted by a busy schedule, our own anxious thoughts, and even social media to hear His voice. We can't slow down long enough to receive what God wants to give us.Betsy de Cruz has learned that opening small windows to invite God in can make a big difference in our day. In More of God, Betsy invites us to a fresh sense of God's presence as we rediscover:*How spending 20 minutes with God leads to more peace and joy all day*Ways to conquer distraction and grow our prayer lives*Simple solutions to help us hear God's voice as we read Scripture*Creative ideas for making quiet time a delight instead of a duty*Hope and help when life gets too hard to have a quiet time"Betsy writes with an engaging blend of personality, humor, spiritual depth, and practical help for equipping women to draw closer to God."--Ginger Harrington, author of Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life.
Download or read book Holding God s Hand written by and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holding God' Hand, first published in Guideposts, is a collection of soul-soothing meditations and power-filled prayers that will comfort your spirit when life challenges your patience, courage, resolve and faith. We all have days when nothing seems to be going right and the stresses and strains of life are trying our patience and frazzling our spirits. It's in those moments that we need to pause and take a moment to rejuvenate and refresh our souls in the presence of God. Holding God' Hand is designed to do just that-to give your spirit a quick pick-me-up. It's organized into point-of-need chapters, including: When You Feel Anxious When You Need Healing When You Feel Discouraged When You Need Guidance Each is filled with powerful two-minute meditations, plus spiritual quotes, Bible verses, blessings, and scriptural prayers, that direct your thoughts toward a serene and tranquil place of rest-a place full of God's peaceful presence. Think of it as your one-stop spiritual first-aid kit that you will be relieved to have on hand for those moments when life challenges your patience, courage, resolve, and faith. From facing the loss of a loved one, going through financial struggles, or living with chronic illness to everyday challenges of caregiving, loneliness, or grief, these powerful personal stories of perseverance, coupled with practical suggestions for moving on, will quiet your mind, refresh your soul, and place you back in the light and care of God. It's the perfect companion to keep within reach for any time of day or night.
Download or read book My Bright Abyss written by Christian Wiman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A passionate meditation on the consolations and disappointments of religion and poetry
Download or read book Facing Storms written by Cheryl Zelenka and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In FACING STORMS: DEVOTIONS FOR THOUGHT AND MEDITATION, Ms. Zelenka continues her theme of perspective. Within this second book of a devotional trilogy, the reader will quickly recognize a common thread regarding storms, trials, and adversity. Ms Zelenka asserts that such times are actually blessings from a loving God since they serve to teach perseverance and aide in the maturation of Christian faith. The entire trilogy was inspired by James 1:2-4. "Whether you are seeking comfort and hope as you walk through a dark valley, or are simply looking to be encouraged and strengthened; 'Facing Storms: Devotions For Thought And Meditation' will be a cherished resource." Greg Holt/Publisher: The Olive Branch Report This instructional and edifying devotional is brimming with ideas, and will challenge even the most spiritually mature to pause, reflect, and reconsider their way of thinking. The Bible tells us that God is the giver of all good things (James 1:17), and since He is unable to lie (Numbers 23:19), how can believers view adversity as a curse? Is it not more reasonable to think of difficult times as misunderstood blessings from God?"
Download or read book Walking Meditation Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation written by Amelie Novak and published by via tolino media. This book was released on 2024-08-07 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation - Introduction to Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation Walking meditation, a practice that harmonizes movement with mindfulness, can present several challenges. This module aims to address common obstacles and offer effective strategies for overcoming them, thereby enhancing your meditative experience. - Identifying Physical Discomforts Physical discomforts such as foot pain, muscle stiffness, or general fatigue can hinder the walking meditation process. This lesson helps you recognize these discomforts and understand their origins, laying the groundwork for effective management. - Techniques for Managing Physical Discomforts Building on the previous lesson, this segment introduces practical techniques to alleviate physical discomfort. These include proper footwear selection, pacing adjustments, and incorporating stretching exercises before and after your meditation walks. - Dealing with Mental Distractions Mental distractions are a common challenge in walking meditation. This lesson explores the nature of these distractions, from intrusive thoughts to external stimuli, and offers methods for acknowledging and gently redirecting your focus back to the present moment. - Strategies for Mental Focus and Clarity To deepen your practice, this lesson provides strategies for enhancing mental focus and clarity. Techniques such as mindful breathing, visualization, and mantra repetition are discussed to help maintain a steady and concentrated meditative state. - Overcoming Emotional Blockages Emotional blockages can surface during walking meditation, hindering progress. This lesson addresses how to identify and work through these emotional barriers, utilizing mindfulness techniques to process and release pent-up emotions constructively. - Cultivating Patience and Persistence Walking meditation requires patience and persistence. This lesson offers insights into developing these qualities, emphasizing the importance of consistency and self-compassion in overcoming setbacks and continuing your practice with resilience. - Adapting to Different Environments Environmental factors such as weather, terrain, and noise can impact walking meditation. This lesson provides strategies for adapting to various environments, ensuring that you can maintain your practice regardless of external conditions. .... This book is made by AI - ChatGPT
Download or read book Transforming Your Thought Life written by Sarah Geringer and published by ACU Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Mind Is Under Attack. Thousands of thoughts fly through our minds every day, many of them negative. And Satan knows how susceptible we are to these negative thoughts that leave us frustrated and feeling defeated. However, the time-honored practice of Christian meditation can help us find victory in these spiritual battles. Transforming Your Thought Life offers guided meditations and personal examples that will help you train your mind to stay grounded in God’s Word. Each chapter examines a particular kind of negative thought pattern and provides key Bible verses and prayers for standing strong against it. Day by day, as you hide God’s Word in your heart and mind, you will move closer to the heart and mind of God.
Download or read book Overcoming Life S Challenges written by N. George Utuk PhD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In todays world, innumerable books, articles, and websites give advice on how to cope with lifes situations. But it is how we think about our faith, family, and goals that remains at the heart of our desire to change. If we want ultimate victory, peace, and joy, then the solution is simple: we need to turn our minds to the Lord. A unique self-help guide, Overcoming Lifes Challenges shares scriptural principles that, if implemented properly, give you powerful tools for dealing with difficult times and circumstances. Through personal testimonies and biblical examples, Dr. N. George Utuk illustrates fourteen key concepts to developing right thinking during times of severe trials. Dr. Utuk shares how to change thought patterns by focusing on God and developing a personal relationship with Him. Discover how to maximize your faith, become your own cheerleader, thrive in the midst of despair, and trust in God to keep you anchored to Him. In addition, you can learn how to live in joyful hope. But above all, you can decide that quitting is never an option. Sure to give strength and hope for whatever journey awaits you, Overcoming Lifes Challenges reveals the triumph we can find within the arms of the Lord.
Download or read book Generation Freedom written by Jenifer Krumnow and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2015, author Jeni Krumnow’s youngest son, Caleb, was nineteen years old. He worked full-time for the Air National Guard and had everything a young man could want. But beneath all the good things Caleb had going for him, had a drinking problem and quickly became addicted to meth. For Jeni and the rest of his family, it would prove to be one of the hardest seasons of their life. However, for Jeni and her husband Kevin, it was in that season of great fear, heartache, loss, and loneliness that they came to know the love of God like never before. In Generation Freedom, she shares her family’s journey hoping to help others face their most difficult moments with great faith and hope. In this story and activation guide, Jeni seeks to help members of the body of Christ discover the truths that bring complete freedom—freedom from all fears attached to addictions, diseases, illnesses, depressions, anxieties, worries, or anything the enemy would want to use against you. Generation Freedom goes beyond the generational boundaries to offer a guide to help you step into a new normal in Christ where you’ll learn how to live in a place of greater intimacy and freedom with Him. It teaches you how to live in complete freedom from the fears you face in life no matter how young or old you are.
Download or read book KUNDALINI YOGA AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING written by Marcel Souza and published by Gavea. This book was released on with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kundalini Yoga and Spiritual Awakening" is more than just a book; it's a transformative guide to the journey of self-discovery and spiritual expansion. In this engaging work, readers are taken on a fascinating path through the ancient teachings of Kundalini Yoga, a practice aimed at awakening the dormant life force within each of us. With an accessible and practical approach, this book offers powerful techniques to elevate consciousness, strengthen the body, calm the mind, and nurture the soul. From breathing exercises to specific body postures and guided meditations, each page is filled with timeless wisdom and effective practices to help readers achieve a more balanced, fulfilled, and connected life. Written by renowned experts in the field of Kundalini Yoga, this book not only provides detailed instructions on the techniques but also offers profound insights into the philosophy behind the practice. Throughout the pages, readers are guided to explore their inner potential, awaken their creative energy, and connect with their deepest spiritual essence. Whether you're seeking personal transformation, a greater connection with the universe, or simply a way to find inner peace in a busy world, "Kundalini Yoga and Spiritual Awakening" is the ideal companion. From beginners to experienced practitioners, this book is a valuable source of inspiration, wisdom, and guidance for those wishing to embark on a journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery.
Download or read book Minding the Bedside written by Jerome Stone and published by Langdon st Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guided path to more focused and compassionate caregiving!
Download or read book Taking the Face Off written by G. Allen Grootboom and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the challenges man faces is to be who they are at all times. In this challenge man is continuously involved in processes of change because of life impacts. These impacts allow man to evolve towards becoming a better person. In striving to become better human beings, man plays out roles. But what role is man playing? How did it come that you are playing that particular role? Who are you? In the search of the SELF you unknowingly and knowingly wear a mask. As you evolve, these masks become who you are. The real self gradually becomes so hidden behind these masks that you are unable to find the true self. It is at this point that you have to learn how to take your face off - to unmask. The journey through this book is about that journey back to the self and complete life’s circle.
Download or read book Aids to meditation written by Richard Henry Cresswell and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guarding Your Child s Heart written by Gary Smalley and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every thought you have creates or reinforces already-created negative or positive beliefs in your heart. These beliefs are the main controllers of our thoughts, words, and actions, which in turn form our emotions. The key to having a high-quality life is to create beliefs within your heart that control your behavior. In this workbook, Dr. Gary Smalley presents how-to steps, engaging questions, practical exercises, and fun activities to help the whole family memorize and meditate on key Scriptures.
Download or read book Mind Over Matter How to Harness the Power of Your Thoughts to Create the Life You Want written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled in your life? Do you struggle with negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that hold you back from achieving your goals and aspirations? If so, it's time to take control of your thoughts and harness their power to create the life you truly want. Introducing Mind Over Matter - How to Harness the Power of Your Thoughts to Create the Life You Want, the ultimate guide to personal development and self-improvement. In this eBook, you'll learn powerful techniques for overcoming negative self-talk, cultivating a growth mindset, and achieving your goals and aspirations. With Mind Over Matter, you'll discover: The power of your thoughts and beliefs, and how they influence your actions and outcomes Techniques for overcoming limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back from achieving your goals Strategies for cultivating a growth mindset and embracing opportunities for growth and learning The importance of setting clear goals and developing a plan of action to achieve those goals Techniques for overcoming obstacles and challenges, and maintaining a positive mindset Strategies for cultivating a life of meaning and purpose, and achieving your full potential With practical tips and real-world examples, Mind Over Matter is the ultimate guide to personal development and self-improvement. Whether you're looking to overcome negative self-talk, achieve your goals, or create a life of meaning and purpose, this eBook is the perfect resource for achieving your aspirations. So why wait? Take control of your thoughts and harness their power to create the life you truly want. With Mind Over Matter, you have the tools and techniques you need to achieve your full potential and live a life of fulfillment and purpose.
