Mending Broken Pieces

Donald Singh, Pearlie Singh

Description

In the chaos and uncertainties of life, this book will serve as an antidote - to give us peace for turmoil, and beauty for ashes.

In the chaos, uncertainty, and tension that fill our daily lives, we are all searching for the tools we need to navigate through these tough times, hoping along the way to find our true purpose for being here on earth. We anticipate finding peace in place of torment and beauty instead of ashes.



Mending Broken Pieces: Volume 2 offers a series of devotionals designed to touch each reader. Authors Pearlie and Donald Singh consider many of the daily challenges we face and have included topics such as: “Your Identity”, “Good Choices,” “God in the Crisis,” “The Battles we Face,” and “The Winner in You.” These chapters are specially designed to provide strength, stability and direction in dealing with each situation. The authors share glimpses of their personal lives, and examine the lives of several biblical figures as well, showing that God is still with us even during the fiercest trial or battle. Although we can become fearful, discouraged, or vulnerable, these readings will help us to take refuge in God. They will also reveal God’s love, kindness and faithfulness, reminding us not to give up but to trust God for the outcome. The truth is God is in control and has the best plan for our lives.



This collection of devotionals provides inspiration so you can experience God’s amazing love and become aware of his supernatural power within you to overcome sin, temptation, and everyday struggles.

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Spiritual Growth
• Christian Living
• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 04 mai 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664256651
• Langue: English

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MENDING BROKEN PIECES
 
VOLUME 2
 
FIFTY DEVOTIONALS
 
 
 
 
 
PEARLIE SING H AND D ONALD SINGH
 
 

 
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ISBN: 978-1-6642-5664-4 (sc)
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WestBow Press rev. date: 05/01/2023
 
To our sons – Deejay and Kevin who we deeply love.
May God’s favor continue to follow you.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
From the Author’s Desk
Your Identity
Chapter 51       Graced with His Presence
Chapter 52       Dark Shadows in Our Minds
Chapter 53       Our Advocate: The Father’s Deep Love for Us
Chapter 54       I Will Remain Confident
Chapter 55       You Are Blessed with a Sound Mind
Chapter 56       The Labels People Put on Us
Chapter 57       What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Chapter 58       God’s Beautiful Grace Encounters Hearts
Chapter 59       We Are More Than Conquerors
Chapter 60       God’s Mercy Gives Us a Fresh Start
Good Choices
Chapter 61       Running, Yet God’s Love Follows
Chapter 62       A Brand-New Journey
Chapter 63       The Bondage of Addiction
Chapter 64       God Honors Godly Choices
Chapter 65       Shake Off Temptations
Chapter 66       Praise Changes Us
Chapter 67       Let Intercession Fire Burn
Chapter 68       The Heavy Burden of Unforgiveness
Chapter 69       Bring Your Issues to the King
Chapter 70       Shout a Bold Praise to God
God in the Crisis
Chapter 71       God, Our Refuge in Trouble
Chapter 72       Trust God in Unpredictable Situations
Chapter 73       Trapped, but God Shows Up
Chapter 74       Praise God, Even When It Hurts
Chapter 75       What a Breakthrough!
Chapter 76       Withholding Nothing
Chapter 77       Don’t Lose Hope
Chapter 78       The Long Wait Is Over
Chapter 79       Set Free from an Evil Spirit
Chapter 80       Let Amazing Take Place
The Battles We Face
Chapter 81       In Fierce Battles, Sing in Faith
Chapter 82       Entrapment of the Soul
Chapter 83       Identify and Overcome
Chapter 84       Sin Has Lost Its Power
Chapter 85       Strength for the Battle
Chapter 86       Let Go of Anger
Chapter 87       Weeping to Singing
Chapter 88       The Obstacles Must Come Down
Chapter 89       Say No to Temptation
Chapter 90       A Specific Strategy for the Battle
The Winner in You
Chapter 91       Conquer the Giants in Your Path
Chapter 92       Let My Soul Sing
Chapter 93       Jesus Is Moved by a Woman’s Faith
Chapter 94       Overcome Areas of Defeat
Chapter 95       Sing Till the Answer Comes
Chapter 96       It’s Not Over: Sin Is Defeated
Chapter 97       God Stepped In
Chapter 98       The Weak Are Made Strong
Chapter 99       With Praise, Conquer Negative Emotions
Chapter 100     The Dawning of a New Day
Acknowledgements
Thanks to our wonderful parents, Rosalind and Frederick Jai Mohan, Donald and Bernice Singh (deceased) for all you have deposited in our lives. Thanks to our two sons, Deejay and Kevin for initiating the idea of writing this book. We are thankful for the professors and Faculty of Queens College and LaGuardia Community College for your academic contribution and support. Thank you WestBow Press for your editing and publishing services. Most of all we are grateful that we are a part of Christian Community Fellowship Church.
Introduction
Mending Broken Pieces, as the title suggests, is about bringing hope to the weak, wounded, and unloved. The characters in this book have had to deal with various types of situations, so they aren’t unfamiliar with brokenness, struggles, or blunders.
The truth is, life’s not always filled with beautiful scenery, lively parties, singing, and laughter. Often we have to deal with discouragement, distress, and tense, depressing environments. Other times, life may look like a big jigsaw puzzle, with all the pieces scattered everywhere, and we have no clue whatsoever as to how it should all come together. Whatever our experiences are, God has promised to always be right there with us. In fact, this is the exact place where God loves to make himself known to us! When we allow God to handle our circumstances, something good is bound to come out from all the mess.
From a glimpse of our personal lives and also of the lives Bible characters, readers will see that God allows us to go through all kinds of storms and battles. Often this is the very platform he uses to show us how powerful, kind, loving, strong, and excellent he really is. Although we may not understand why negative circumstances happen in our lives, we do know that God has a purpose for each of them.
Throughout the Bible, many of the men and women found themselves in complex, restricted, and hopeless situations. Consider the following: Abraham, Joseph (Jacob’s son), Jacob, Moses, Elijah, Daniel, David, the apostle Paul, Peter, John, Joseph (Mary’s husband), the prodigal son, Sarah, Hagar, Hannah, Naomi, Ruth, Esther, Mary, Elizabeth, the Samaritan woman. All struggled in one way or another. They were broken, shattered, troubled, depressed, anxious, fearful, concerned, disappointed, or unfulfilled. However, some brought trouble on themselves. Whatever the case, God didn’t turn his back on any of the characters. He showed up—each time in a beautiful way.
In other instances, challenges brought people to a place where they questioned God or doubted his promises. Some even made huge blunders, so they found themselves having to run away from circumstances they couldn’t handle. As seen in devotional fifty-one, one Bible character, Jacob, had to get away from his brother because he had stolen his brother’s blessing. But his offense didn’t prevent God from encountering him in a most unique way; this experience caused him to reflect on his actions, and as a result, his life took another turn. God’s mercy and kindness will always transcend our wrongdoings. Instead of chiding or condemning us for our flaws and mistakes, God desires to minister to us. God is about transformation—he wants to change mindsets.
Another great insight into these readings is the way we human beings respond or react to various situations and people; this is what will determine the outcome. When we impulsively react to negative circumstances or people’s comments, we can end up making wrong decisions or saying the wrong thing, but when we reflect and meditate on them, we are able to respond in a way that will bring about positive change and solutions to problems.
A response causes a chain reaction, as seen in the lives of many of the Bible characters listed above. For example, in devotionals two, three, and one hundred, both Joseph and Ruth faced tough circumstances that could have caused them to react foolishly. Fortunately, Joseph’s positive response to his brothers’ cruel and unfair treatment, and the mistreatment from Potiphar, his master, brought about a significant change in history. Not only was he promoted from pit to palace, but God provided a