[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] I ’ m Beyond Hurt - Encouragement For Today

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hi,
So is this proverbs 31 ministries just an online thing or do they have 
pastors nationwide on tv or radio?
Good devotional, but I hadn't heard of them before.  I know other ministries 
though run by Charles Stanley and Chuck Swindoll.

Eric, were did these devotionals come from?

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Encouragement For Today



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Subject: [thefamilyoffaith]  I'm Beyond Hurt - Encouragement For Today
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I'm Beyond Hurt | Encouragement For Today | Proverbs 31 Ministries






                        February 2, 2012

                              I'm Beyond Hurt
                              Melissa Taylor


                          "All your words are true." Psalm 119:160a (NIV)

                        I'm beyond hurt.

                        I'm beyond confused.

                        I'm beyond stressed.

                        I'm beyond tired...physically, emotionally and
mentally.

                        I could go on and on. But then I would be beyond
depressed.

                          1.. When feeling like this, I realize I have to
get my mind out of the gutter and anchor myself on God's promises.
                          2.. I have to be intentional to focus on a
different set of "beyond" statements or I quickly find myself in a pit. I
know this from experience. Even if the "beyond" statements above are true,
there are others that are also true.
                          3.. I am beyond blessed: From the fullness of
his grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16*
                          4.. I am beyond strong: Have I not commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for
the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
                          5.. I am beyond secure: Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let
your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
                          6.. I am beyond safe: Though I walk in the
midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against
the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. Psalm 138:7
                          7.. I am beyond hopeful: "For I know the plans
I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
                          8.. I am beyond loved: But I trust in your
unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 13:5
                          9.. I am beyond valued: For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
                          10.. I am beyond forgiven: Then Jesus said to
her, "Your sins are forgiven." Luke 7:48
                          11.. I am beyond found: Suppose one of you has
a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in
the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he
finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls
his friends and neighbors together and says, "Rejoice with me; I have found
my lost sheep." Luke 15:4-6
                          12.. I am beyond complete: So you also are
complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler
and authority. Colossians 2:10 (NLT)
                        I can't trust my feelings, or even circumstances,
to tell me how I am. They change like the wind. Up one moment and easily
shot down the next. His Word however, never changes. Its ceaseless truths
go beyond emotions and whatever my day holds to anchor me to hope.

                        Some days, weeks or even seasons of life are
discouraging and we can't see beyond the pain, hurt and stress. Searching
God's Word for His view of our circumstances and us lifts our eyes off the
problems and onto Him. He's our ultimate source of truth and encouragement!

                          Dear Lord, thank You for recording Your Word
for me to reflect on and find truth in. Thank You for giving hope and peace
beyond my feelings and circumstances. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

                        Reflect and Respond:
                        Do I focus more on discouraging "beyond"
statements or God's "beyond" statements of truth?

                        What is one verse I can use to replace my
feelings of "beyond" hurt, stressed, overwhelmed, etc?

                        Power Verse:
                        Psalm 139:17, "How precious to me are your
thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!" (NIV)

                        * Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture
references are taken from the NIV 1984

                        © 2012 by Melissa Taylor. All rights reserved.

                        877-P31-HOME (877-731-4663)
















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