What is *Lord, I Want to Be Whole* by Stormie Omartian about?

*Lord, I Want to Be Whole* is a Christian self-help book offering a seven-step roadmap to emotional healing through prayer, scripture, and confronting past trauma. Stormie Omartian draws from her own experiences overcoming childhood abuse and clinical depression, emphasizing forgiveness, spiritual deliverance, and aligning with God’s purpose to achieve wholeness.

Who should read *Lord, I Want to Be Whole*?

This book targets Christian women grappling with emotional pain, unresolved trauma, or spiritual stagnation. It’s particularly relevant for those seeking faith-based strategies to overcome depression, release bitterness, or deepen their prayer life, with reviewers noting its value for group Bible studies or personal healing journeys.

What are the main steps to emotional wholeness in the book?

Omartian outlines seven steps: * Addressing past wounds through prayer * Rejecting spiritual oppression * Embracing God’s truth over negative self-perceptions * Identifying deceptive thought patterns * Maintaining physical health as emotional care * Practicing forgiveness relentlessly * Cultivating sensitivity to God’s guidance

How does Stormie Omartian address childhood trauma in the book?

She shares her personal story of maternal abuse (including being locked in closets) and demonstrates how scriptural prayer helped her reframe self-worth, release anger, and break cycles of pain. The workbook companion provides journal prompts for readers to apply these methods.

What Bible verses are central to the book’s message?

Key scriptures include Psalm 139:14 (“I am fearfully and wonderfully made”) for self-worth restoration and Ephesians 6:12 (“struggle not against flesh and blood”) for spiritual warfare. Omartian integrates over 50 verses to reinforce each healing step.

Is *Lord, I Want to Be Whole* worth reading?

With 4.7/5 stars from 36+ reviews, readers praise its life-changing impact on emotional healing and faith growth. Critics note its heavy church-centric framing may limit appeal to secular audiences. Ideal for those open to Christian counseling approaches.

How does this book compare to Omartian’s *Power of a Praying Wife*?

While both emphasize prayer, *Lord, I Want to Be Whole* focuses inward on personal healing rather than marital relationships. It delves deeper into psychological recovery techniques, whereas *Power of a Praying Wife* offers外向型 strategies for intercessory prayer.

What controversial viewpoints does the book present?

Some reviewers critique Omartian’s caution against yoga and mindfulness practices unrelated to Christianity, viewing it as overly restrictive. Others find her trauma recovery timeline unrealistic for severe cases.

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In "Lord, I Want to Be Whole," bestselling author Stormie Omartian shares her journey from abuse and depression to healing through faith. Part of her 34-million-copy collection that broke a 21-year industry record, this guide offers readers a path from darkness into light.

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Chapter 1

Breaking Free from Emotional Prison: A Journey to Wholeness

When Stormie Omartian was locked in a closet under the stairs by her mentally ill mother, she couldn't have imagined that her story of emotional imprisonment would one day inspire millions. Her book "Lord, I Want to Be Whole" has become a cornerstone text in Christian emotional healing, endorsed by prominent faith leaders and embraced by readers worldwide who recognize their own struggles in her journey. What makes this book particularly powerful is how it transforms the abstract concept of emotional healing into a practical, step-by-step pathway that anyone can follow. Unlike many self-help books that offer quick fixes, Omartian's approach acknowledges that emotional wholeness is a process-one that took her fourteen years to navigate. Yet her vulnerability in sharing both her darkest moments and her breakthroughs creates an intimate connection with readers. As Oprah Winfrey once noted about transformative books, "When you know better, you do better"-and Omartian's roadmap to emotional health shows readers exactly how to do better, one step at a time.

Chapter 2

The Prison of Childhood Trauma

Imagine being told repeatedly that you're worthless by the person who should love you most. This was Stormie Omartian's reality, growing up with a mother who locked her in closets and subjected her to relentless emotional and physical abuse. These experiences didn't end when she left home-they followed her into adulthood, manifesting as depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-destructive behaviors. Despite seeking relief through Eastern religions, occult practices, psychotherapy, unhealthy relationships, and substance abuse, Omartian found herself at age twenty-eight contemplating suicide as her only escape. The emotional prison constructed during her childhood had bars stronger than steel, keeping her trapped in patterns of self-loathing and despair. What makes emotional health so elusive for trauma survivors is that the wounds aren't visible. Unlike a broken leg that receives immediate attention, emotional injuries often go untreated for decades. Omartian describes emotional health as "having total peace about who you are, what you're doing, and where you're going." It's feeling aligned with God's purpose for your life and experiencing peace about your past, present, and future. Many believe emotional wholeness is an unattainable ideal, but Omartian argues it's as practical and achievable as physical health. Just as our bodies require proper nourishment and care, our minds and emotions need similar attention. Without this care, they slowly deteriorate, leaving us functioning at a fraction of our potential. The seven steps to emotional health she outlines form the backbone of her healing journey: releasing the past through forgiveness, living in obedience to God's principles, finding deliverance from bondage, seeking total restoration, receiving God's gifts, rejecting harmful pitfalls, and standing strong in faith. These steps aren't mastered quickly but form a reliable way of life that has transformed countless lives beyond her own.

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Chapter 3

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

After years of suffering, Omartian's turning point came when she met Pastor Jack Hayford, who introduced her to Jesus. Later, a counselor named Mary Anne recognized her need for deliverance from emotional bondage and guided her through the critical first step: confession and forgiveness. When instructed to write down every sin God brought to mind, Omartian realized that unconfessed sin is like carrying heavy bags of garbage-the heavier they get, the weaker we become until we're crippled under the weight. During prayer with her counselors, she experienced a distinct physical release from her head, neck, and shoulders. Her headache disappeared, new strength entered her body, and she felt lighter than ever before. But the most challenging aspect was forgiving her mother. How could she forgive someone who treated her with hatred and abuse? Mary Anne explained that forgiveness doesn't require feeling forgiving-it's something done out of obedience to God. Though difficult, Omartian prayed, "God, I forgive my mother," and felt His love more powerfully than ever before. The next morning, she awoke without depression or suicidal thoughts for the first time she could remember. This forgiveness wasn't a one-time event. As Omartian explains, "Forgiveness as deeply rooted as mine had to be unraveled layer by layer, especially since my mother's abuse continued." After each verbal assault, she deliberately chose forgiveness. When she prayed for God to give her His heart for her mother, she received a vision of her as He created her to be-a beautiful, fun-loving, gifted woman. Seeing her tragic past helped her feel compassion instead of hatred. The principle applies universally: unforgiveness keeps emotional pain alive, while forgiveness leads to life. The first step to forgiving others is receiving God's forgiveness ourselves. When we realize how much we're forgiven, we understand we have no right to judge others. Most importantly, forgiveness doesn't make the other person right-it makes you free.

Chapter 4

Taking Control of Your Mind

After learning she wasn't mentally ill but mentally oppressed, Omartian discovered the power of taking charge of her thoughts. When tormenting sexual images, frightening visions of disaster, or fears of going crazy like her mother invaded her mind, she learned to identify their source as the enemy, not herself. "I will not be controlled by negative thoughts," she would declare aloud, renouncing them in Jesus' name. Though sometimes requiring days of prayer, relief usually came quickly when she resisted negative thoughts and praised God. She realized we can never be emotionally healed while losing mental battles. The Bible instructs us to reject the "futility of mind" that darkens understanding. Whatever enters your mind affects your emotions, so filling it with God's truth through Scripture, Christian media, and worship music drowns out negative voices. This mental discipline becomes a primary weapon in spiritual warfare. Beyond mental discipline, Omartian discovered she needed to renounce her past involvement with occult practices-Ouija boards, horoscopes, numerology, transcendental meditation, astral projection, seances, hypnotism, and eastern religions. Though she hadn't considered these significant since becoming a Christian, her counselor explained these practices are "an abomination to the Lord" and require specific renunciation to break their hold. After confessing and renouncing all occult involvement, she felt an electric-like sensation pulse through her body, followed by a release from an invisible vice. She experienced renewed strength and unprecedented peace. The Bible clearly states we cannot align with both the occult and God. Pastor Jack Hayford explains, "The occult is real in its power but wrong in its source-it derives its power from the realm of darkness."

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Chapter 5

Physical Foundations of Emotional Health

During her teens and twenties, Omartian's intense negative emotions triggered numerous stress-related illnesses-from skin problems and headaches to infections and allergies. Months before finding the Lord, she developed mouth sores and could barely eat or speak. A doctor diagnosed severe vitamin B deficiency, administering painful injections three times weekly. He warned her to address the stress in her life "before it kills you." Surprisingly, within minutes of that first injection, her headache subsided, her stomach anxiety eased, and she felt hope returning. Following his advice to resume proper eating and exercise helped tremendously. This experience taught her the crucial connection between physical and emotional health-we can't have one without a reasonable degree of the other. God created our bodies, souls, and spirits as an integrated whole, and expects us to care for all three dimensions simultaneously. Omartian outlines seven key factors that must remain in balance for greater physical health: 1. Managing stress by identifying emotional pain-rejection, hurt, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, loneliness, fear-that creates burdens our bodies weren't designed to carry. 2. Improving nutrition by avoiding processed foods depleted of essential nutrients that create toxic waste in the body, causing physical stress that impairs bodily functions. 3. Exercising regularly to eliminate poisons, increase circulation, strengthen muscles, and relieve stress-even ten to fifteen minutes of daily walking can positively affect your emotional state. 4. Drinking adequate water (eight 8-ounce glasses daily) to support every bodily process-digestion, circulation, absorption, and elimination. 5. Incorporating prayer and fasting, which serves both spiritual purposes and acts as a natural self-healing and cleansing process. 6. Spending time in fresh air and natural sunlight, which bring healing and rejuvenation to body and mind. 7. Getting enough deep, sound, refreshing natural sleep, during which the body cleanses itself of toxins, repairs damage, and recuperates. These physical foundations create the stability needed for emotional healing to take place. When we neglect them, we become more vulnerable to negative thought patterns and emotional distress.

Chapter 6

The Power of Our Words

Our words hold creative power-just as God spoke the world into existence, we too can speak things into being. Negative self-talk and pessimistic declarations about our circumstances prevent positive change. Omartian once constantly said things like "I'm a failure," "I'm ugly," and "Nobody really cares about me" until the Holy Spirit convicted her through Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Her speech problems illustrate this principle. Despite years of therapy, she still lost her voice during speaking engagements due to neck tension. When she complained, "I'll never be able to speak right," God showed her she was bringing death to her situation by speaking falsehood. Instead of voicing her negative perceptions, God directed her to speak His truth from Scripture. By declaring these truths instead of her fears, and praising God for helping her speak clearly, her entire situation transformed. An entire speaking ministry opened to her because she chose to speak God's truth rather than her own negative opinions. We often speak what the enemy whispers to our minds, mistaking his lies for truth: "You're a failure. You'd be better off dead." Or we repeat hurtful words others spoke over us: "You're worthless. You'll never amount to anything." The Bible warns we're "snared by the words of our mouth" (Proverbs 6:2)-including our silent self-talk. When speaking about yourself, use words of hope, health, encouragement, life, and purpose-God's truth for you. Eliminate hopelessness, doubt, and negativity from your vocabulary. This doesn't mean being dishonest during counseling or prayer; express your feelings honestly, but pair them with God's truth: "I feel sad today, but I know God is in charge of my life and He'll perfect all that concerns me."

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Chapter 7

Finding Freedom Through Deliverance

When Mary Anne told Omartian "You need deliverance," she immediately pictured red-eyed demons, green vomit, and whirlwinds. "Am I possessed?" she wondered. Mary Anne assured her deliverance wasn't frightening but a process of becoming all God made us to be-removing past brokenness and bondage so the real you can emerge. Deliverance has nothing to do with being demon-possessed or hell-bound, but rather removing "residual fragments of hell" from our past that manipulate us. All bondage stems from disobedience. Behind every sin lurks an evil spirit that gains a foothold when you sin. We fall under bondage through ignorance ("I didn't know that was wrong"), rebellion ("even if it's wrong, I'll do it anyway"), irresponsibility ("it won't hurt just this once"), victimization by others' sins ("what he did damaged me emotionally"), or inheriting tendencies from parents. If you've received Jesus and are filled with the Holy Spirit, you absolutely cannot be demon possessed. At salvation, your spirit was covered by Jesus' blood. Satan cannot touch your spirit because "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). However, Satan can touch your soul, causing "demon oppression"-a torment God wants to release you from. Omartian outlines seven basic steps to deliverance: 1. Confessing unconfessed sin that gives the devil a hook in you. 2. Renouncing what isn't of God, taking a firm stand against it and removing its right to stay. 3. Forgiving anyone and any incident needing forgiveness, even if seemingly unrelated to your deliverance need. 4. Speaking joyful proclamation about what God has done, cementing in your mind His work in your soul. 5. Praying with a mind filled with God's Word, which increases your knowledge of liberating truth. 6. Praising God, which invites His presence where deliverance happens. 7. Walking accordingly after deliverance, refusing to be drawn back into the same error. Deliverance doesn't change you; it frees the real you to emerge. You won't become super-spiritual, mystical, or mysterious-you'll actually be more human, transparent, and real. The real you is wonderful, witty, considerate, pure, peaceful, attractive, dynamic, positive, fulfilled, and purposeful.

Chapter 8

Receiving God's Transformative Gifts

God gives us gifts we often fail to unwrap and fully possess. Like Omartian's daughter Amanda who nearly missed the pearl necklace inside a decorative box, we sometimes appreciate only the wrapping of God's gifts without experiencing their fullness. Four gifts are crucial to emotional healing: God's love, grace, power, and rest. Those deprived of love as children will desperately seek it anywhere. In a women's prison, Omartian met Tracy who killed her baby in a moment of desperation after a lifetime of rejection. Born unwanted and abused by her stepfather, she craved love so intensely that even negative attention from her arrest felt validating. Without love, people fear they don't exist, leading to increasingly desperate attempts to confirm their existence. Just as food nourishes physical growth and education develops mental capacity, love is essential for emotional development. Without proper nurturing, our emotions remain immature, leaving us constantly searching for the love we never received. God's unconditional love can heal even the deepest wounds of rejection. God loves differently than humans do-you can do nothing to make Him love you more or less. Many struggle to believe God could love them personally, despite easily believing He loves others. Only by walking with Him, learning His nature, and experiencing His faithfulness does this truth sink in. Grace means receiving what we don't deserve rather than the judgment our failures merit. After nearly causing her daughter serious injury through negligence, Omartian experienced God's miraculous protection instead of the consequences she deserved. This mirrors what Jesus accomplished on the cross-taking our pain, sickness, and rejection while giving us His wholeness, healing, and acceptance. God's power manifests as a gift in moments of need. When confronted by a potential attacker in a dark parking lot, Omartian spoke with commanding authority in Jesus' name, causing her would-be attacker to freeze. To access this power, we must know Jesus, live in obedience to Him, and use the "keys of the Kingdom"-the authority and access Jesus gives believers. True rest isn't just physical relaxation but "an anchor of the soul" (Hebrews 6:19) that keeps us steady amid life's storms. Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28). This rest involves casting our cares on Him and learning contentment regardless of circumstances-not necessarily delighting in difficulties but trusting that "God is in charge, I have prayed about it, He knows my need, I am obeying to the best of my knowledge. I can rest."

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Chapter 9

Overcoming Emotional Pitfalls

In our journey toward emotional health, we must identify and reject deception in our lives. Satan is the deceiver, and we become deceived when we align ourselves with him by thinking, acting, or feeling in opposition to God's way while believing it's acceptable. Omartian explores common emotional pitfalls that threaten our wholeness: Anger often stems from blaming God for painful circumstances, projecting qualities of abusive authority figures onto Him. When we see God through the lens of abusive parents-as mean, stern, distant, or uncaring-we become angry at a false image of Him. To handle anger properly, we must examine the devil's role in it and deliberately direct our anger at him, not at others or ourselves. Confusion enters when we allow worldly influences to contaminate our minds. When we expose ourselves to values contrary to God's Word-even subtly through entertainment-we open the door to confusion. God brings clarity, simplicity, and peace when He's in charge of our lives. Criticism stems from the deception that "I am better than they are" while secretly fearing "they are better than I am." Those abused as children often become judgmental adults, tearing others down to build themselves up. Criticism quickly becomes a habit that invites a critical spirit, coloring every thought and word until you become cynical and joyless. Depression manifests through the deceptive lie "I cannot live with my situation as it is, and I'm powerless to change it." This hopelessness settles like thick fog, obscuring any way out of the darkness. One major deception of depression is believing you have no control, but it requires attention like any illness before it worsens. Fear controlled Omartian's life before receiving Jesus-fear of failure, harm, emotional pain, aging, and insignificance. F-E-A-R stands for False Evidence Appearing Real-when the devil presents falsehoods that seem real, we must choose between believing his lies or trusting God. Fear is the opposite of faith, causing emotional paralysis that prevents giving, loving, serving, and following God's call. Lust begins with the lie "it doesn't hurt to think about it if I'm not acting on it." But every lustful act begins as a thought. People fall into sexual sin because a spirit of lust tempts them with lies: "No one will know" (but God does), "I can handle this" (but lust is too strong for human resistance), "This is just fun" (but Satan is serious about destruction), and "I know what I'm doing" (but anyone under lust's influence is deceived). Suicide thoughts come from a spirit of death sent from hell to destroy you-not from you. The spirit of God in you always has a solution that leads to life. When suicidal, you hear lies like "Death would be better," "End this agony," "Nobody really cares," and "You can't live with this pain another moment." Deep down you want to live, just not the way you've been living.

Chapter 10

Standing Strong Through Life's Storms

When life's storms hit-like losing her best friend Diane to cancer, undergoing a hysterectomy, facing financial strain in their business, and experiencing marriage difficulties-Omartian felt overwhelmed. "God, it feels as if my life is coming to an end," she cried. "What can replace these losses?" The Lord responded: "Now let Me take this burden from you. You just stand strong in all you know of My truth, and I will take care of everything." Total wholeness requires us to stand up and declare, "This is what I believe; this is how I'll live; this is what I will and won't accept." We must stand strong and do what's right regardless of circumstances. Scripture doesn't promise problem-free living: "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." Bad things happen to good people. God never promised fairness in life-He promised He is fair and will bring life from our problems. Even when you're doing everything right, depression, low self-esteem, unforgiveness, or relationship problems can suddenly resurface-sometimes worse than before. This isn't regression; it's enemy attack. Remember that when walking with Jesus, you never go backward. Scripture promises we go "from glory to glory" and "strength to strength" when our eyes remain on Him. Sometimes our prayers aren't answered as we expect or within our desired timeframe. Despite hundreds of believers praying for Diane's healing, she still died. The challenge is maintaining faith regardless of visible outcomes. Everyone suffers-no exceptions. Sometimes our misery comes from foolish choices or sin, sometimes from satanic attack, sometimes from disobedience to God's direction. Other times, God uses suffering to refine us. God remains God in both darkness and light. Sometimes the darkness surrounding us isn't death but rather like a womb where we're growing before birth. Isaiah 45:3 promises "treasures of darkness"-certain valuable spiritual experiences only found in dark times. When prayers remain unanswered despite belief and praise, don't be consumed with guilt. Never let circumstances make you turn from God-He sees you, hasn't forgotten you, and will sustain you.

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Chapter 11

Becoming All God Made You To Be

Having completed the 7 Steps to emotional health, you've likely experienced positive changes, even if not as many as desired. Don't give up-God "who has begun a good work in you will complete it" (Philippians 1:6). Once on the road to emotional health, remain sensitive to what's happening inside you. This doesn't mean obsessing over feelings-keep your focus on Jesus-but deal with emotions as they surface. Growing up on an isolated ranch, Omartian heard her mother's cruel words daily: "You're worthless! You're nothing! You're stupid!" Without positive reinforcement from friends or relatives, she believed these lies. The truth is God created each of us to be somebody-no life is an accident in His eyes. High self-esteem means seeing yourself as God sees you: a unique person with specific gifts and purpose. When lies about yourself surface, deliberately thank God for positive qualities: "Thank you that I can walk, talk, see, prepare meals, write letters..." As we praise God specifically, His presence brings transformation. If someone has told you "You're hopeless" or "You can't make it," recognize the devil behind those words. Tell Satan, "I refuse your lies. I have worth and purpose. God says so, and I won't contradict my Heavenly Father." Seven truths God says about you: You are a child of God with an inheritance from Him; you have a special, God-ordained purpose; you have been created with a specific calling; you are never alone; you are never forgotten; you are loved; and you are a winner. The Bible affirms our new identity and potential in Christ through powerful promises: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; Behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17). God invites us to forget former things as He does new things in our lives, making "a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:18-19). Stormie Omartian's journey from childhood abuse to wholeness offers hope to anyone struggling with emotional pain. Through her seven steps to emotional health-releasing the past, living in obedience, finding deliverance, seeking restoration, receiving God's gifts, rejecting pitfalls, and standing strong-she provides a practical pathway to becoming all God created us to be.

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Key Themes in LORD, I WANT TO BE WHOLE

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When you know better, you do better.
Forgiveness doesn't require feeling forgiving-it's something done out of obedience to God.
Unforgiveness keeps emotional pain alive, while forgiveness leads to life.
We can never be emotionally healed while losing mental battles.

Characters in LORD, I WANT TO BE WHOLE

Stormie OmartianThe author and subject of the healing journey
Stormie's motherThe author's mentally ill and abusive parent
Pastor Jack HayfordThe pastor who introduced Stormie to Jesus
Mary AnneA counselor who guided Stormie through deliverance

About the Author

Stormie Omartian, bestselling Christian author of Lord, I Want to Be Whole, is renowned for her transformative works on prayer and spiritual growth.

A former singer and actress who performed with artists like Glen Campbell and Neil Diamond, Omartian shifted focus to faith-based writing after overcoming personal struggles detailed in her memoirs.

Her books, including the Power of a Praying® series—The Power of a Praying Wife (10 million copies sold) and The Power of a Praying Parent—blend biblical principles with relatable storytelling to address themes of healing, relationships, and divine purpose.

A frequent speaker and media guest featured on programs like The 700 Club, Omartian has sold over 38 million books worldwide. Her works are translated into multiple languages and remain staples in Christian households, churches, and study groups.

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LORD, I WANT TO BE WHOLE

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Breaking Free from Emotional Prison: A Journey to Wholeness

The Prison of Childhood Trauma

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Taking Control of Your Mind

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Physical Foundations of Emotional Health

The Power of Our Words

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Finding Freedom Through Deliverance

Receiving God's Transformative Gifts

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Overcoming Emotional Pitfalls

Standing Strong Through Life's Storms

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Becoming All God Made You To Be

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Breaking Free from Emotional Prison: A Journey to Wholeness

The Prison of Childhood Trauma

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Taking Control of Your Mind

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Physical Foundations of Emotional Health

The Power of Our Words

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Finding Freedom Through Deliverance

Receiving God's Transformative Gifts

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Standing Strong Through Life's Storms

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Becoming All God Made You To Be

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