JoyKeeper

Suzanne Eller

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Know joy. Keep joy. Live joy!Joy can feel elusive when defined by how you feel in a given moment or what your circumstances are at the present. Sometimes joy feels like it can be taken away, even when things are good. During a long season, Suzanne Eller discovered six surprising biblical truths about joy. Those truths helped her see joy and God in a new light. You are invited to embrace those same truths! JoyKeeper will help you· replace the need to hide emotions with honesty about how you feel· redefine joy from an up-and-down feeling to who God is in the right-now· discover how joy guides you through the hard places as well as the good· run freely to your Source of joy, rather than try to do it on your own· confront everyday joy stealers to live day-to-day as a JoyKeeperThirty practical and inspirational daily exercises are also included so you can intentionally practice these truths.Includes a small-group study guideSuzanne (Suzie) Eller is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and cohost of the More Than Small Talk podcast. Suzie has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs. When she's not writing, you'll find her kayaking, hanging out with her "littles," finding the best food truck, or hiking. Learn more at www.suzanneeller.com."Suzie has not only written but lived these beautiful, powerful words. In our uncertain world, we all need to know how to hold on to our joy no matter what happens. Suzie is the wise friend and insightful guide who will show you."--HOLLEY GERTH, Bestselling Author, Life Coach, and More than Small Talk Podcast Cohost"Some books fill your mind and others fill your heart. JoyKeeper does both, and then goes a step further, taking you by the hand to guide you through the process of knowing, keeping, and living joy in the midst of challenging circumstances. Suzie Eller shares honest struggles and hard-earned wisdom on every page, always pointing us to Scripture, always circling back to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross. And what a delight to find a thirty-day devotional included in the book, offering daily encouragement for all of us who want to embrace a JoyKeeper life. So well done, and so needed."--LIZ CURTIS HIGGS, author of 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path"For everyone who has ever thought that joy was for other people (you know, those super-spiritual people who have the inside track to what God wants . . . ). Suzie is here to tell you joy, deep soul-satisfying joy, is available to all of us who love God in our own imperfect way."--KATHI LIPP, bestselling author "Each of us wrestle with sticky spots in our lives that try, on a daily basis, to steal the joy Jesus has promised for us. JoyKeeper helped me to identify a robber in my life. As I have put the truth I learned through JoyKeeper into practice, I have found a new joy I've never known. I now know that specific robber's identity and can send him packing when he comes into view."--LYNN COWELL, author of Make Your Move and member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries speaking and writing teams "During family struggles, health challenges, and disappointment, joy can seem elusive. In JoyKeeper, Suzie Eller intimately shares her path to joy through cancer diagnoses and heartache. Using insightful reflection questions and engaging storytelling, Suzie invites every woman with scars on a journey to becoming a JoyKeeper."--DR. SAUNDRA DALTON-SMITH, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity"A fresh wind of hope comes as you read Suzie Eller's newest book, JoyKeeper. Suzie grants her reader permission to be real about what we feel, while equipping us with the tools needed to leap into action as God's joykeepers. Say good-bye to worry, and hello to deep, lasting joy!"--KRISSY NELSON, author, speaker, TV hose, Krissy Nelson Ministries"I have watched Suzie maintain joy in the face of adversity. JoyKeeper is written with vulnerability and profound insight guiding readers to encounter joy in a way they haven't yet--by knowing. Joykeeper is a lifeline when joy seems like a lost cause and a fleeting feeling."--JENNIFER RENEE WATSON, More Than Small Talk podcast cohost and author of Freedom!: The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It"To learn and know joy that supersedes our circumstances is not only life-sustaining, it's life-giving - to us and to everyone whose lives intersect with ours both now and in the future. This truth, this hope, has become the testimony of Suzie's life amidst real struggle and through this book she has chosen to become a kind and gentle mentor, a friend who is willing to teach us how we can choose joy in both the mountains and valleys as well."--KATIE WESTENBERG, author of I Choose Brave"Suzie's transparency, wisdom, and biblical teaching make you feel right at home and safe. I felt seen, understood, and mentored throughout this entire book. Not only does she offer powerful truths, but she equips you with practical application for breakthrough. This book helped me rediscover the joy I've been longing for and I'm forever grateful."--CHRISTY RODRIGUEZ, speaker and writer; host, The Brave Place Podcast with Christy Rodriguez; director and CEO, BraveGirlCommunity.com

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• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 04 août 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493425037
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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Endorsements
“Suzie has not only written but lived these beautiful, powerful words. In our uncertain world, we all need to know how to hold on to our joy no matter what happens. Suzie is the wise friend and insightful guide who will show you.”
—Holley Gerth, bestselling author, life coach, and cohost of More than Small Talk podcast
“Each of us wrestles with sticky spots in our lives that try, on a daily basis, to steal the joy Jesus has promised for us. JoyKeeper helped me to identify a robber in my life. As I have put the truth I learned through JoyKeeper into practice, I have found a new joy I’ve never known. I now know that specific robber’s identity and can send him packing when he comes into view.”
—Lynn Cowell, author of Make Your Move and member of Proverbs 31 Ministries speaking and writing teams
“For everyone who has ever thought joy was for other people (you know, those super-spiritual people who have the inside track to what God wants . . . ), Suzie is here to tell you that joy, deep soul-satisfying joy, is available to all of us who love God in our own imperfect way.”
—Kathi Lipp, bestselling author
“Once again, Suzie cracks open our hearts, enabling us to go deep. She takes us on an emotional healing journey that brings joy like we’ve never known. Her refreshing biblical insights speak into real life. This message will lift you above your circumstances. This is a word for our time!”
—Lorie Hartshorn, cohost of 700 Club Canada , author, and speaker
“Some books fill your mind and others fill your heart. JoyKeeper does both, and then goes a step further, guiding you through the process of knowing, keeping, and living joy in the midst of challenging circumstances. Suzie Eller shares honest struggles and hard-earned wisdom on every page, always pointing us to Scripture, always circling back to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross. And what a delight to find a thirty-day devotional included in the book, offering daily encouragement for all of us who want to embrace a JoyKeeper life. So well done, and so needed.”
—Liz Curtis Higgs, author of 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path
“Suzie’s inspiring words serve as a reminder that joy is found in faith alone, and teaches how joy is possible during times of difficulty. She helps readers expose the hidden joy stealers in their lives, discover how to hold on to true joy even when life is hard, and uncover the beautiful story God is scripting between the pages of the hardships of life.”
—Tracie Miles, director of COMPEL Training and speaker and author with Proverbs 31 Ministries
“A fresh wind of hope comes as you read Suzie Eller’s newest book, JoyKeeper . Suzie grants her reader permission to be real about what we feel, while equipping us with the tools needed to leap into action as God’s JoyKeepers. Say good-bye to worry and hello to deep, lasting joy!”
—Krissy Nelson, author, speaker, and TV host, Krissy Nelson Ministries
“In JoyKeeper , Suzie Eller shares words as encouraging and conversational as those coming from a dear friend across a coffee shop table. Suzie is a gifted storyteller, sharing biblical insights, personal stories, and practical wisdom. Each chapter is overflowing with raw transparency, healing truths, and scriptural hope. You—your soul—can’t afford not to read her.”
—Amy Kratzer, founder and CEO of Girl Set Free
“During family struggles, health challenges, and disappointment, joy can seem elusive. In JoyKeeper , Suzie Eller intimately shares her path to joy through cancer diagnoses and heartache. Using insightful reflection questions and engaging storytelling, Suzie invites every woman with scars on a journey to becoming a JoyKeeper.”
—Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity
“I have watched Suzie maintain joy in the face of adversity. JoyKeeper is written with vulnerability and profound insight, guiding readers to encounter joy in a way they haven’t yet—by knowing. JoyKeeper is a lifeline when joy seems like a lost cause and a fleeting feeling.”
—Jennifer Renee Watson, cohost of More Than Small Talk podcast and author of Freedom! The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It
“To learn and know joy that supersedes our circumstances is not only life-sustaining, but life- giving —to us and to everyone whose lives intersect with ours both now and in the future. This truth, this hope, has become the testimony of Suzie’s life amid real struggle, and through this book she has chosen to become a kind and gentle mentor, a friend who is willing to teach us how we can choose joy in both the mountains and the valleys.”
—Katie Westenberg, author of I Choose Brave: Embracing Holy Courage and Understanding Godly Fear
“Suzie’s transparency, wisdom, and biblical teaching make you feel right at home and safe. I felt seen, understood, and mentored throughout this entire book. Not only does she offer powerful truths, she equips you with practical application for breakthrough. This book helped me rediscover the joy I’ve been longing for, and I’m forever grateful.”
—Christy Rodriguez, speaker and writer, host of The Brave Place Podcast with Christy Rodriguez, and director and CEO of BraveGirlCommunity.com
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© 2020 by Suzanne Eller
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Dedication
In honor of Vivienne Suzanne McDaniel You brought incredible joy, sweet girl. We miss you.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 5
Title Page 7
Copyright Page 8
Dedication 9
Introduction 13
Part One: Knowing Joy 17
1. Give a Sister Permission to Feel 19
What I feel: God is disappointed when I am sad.
What I know: God cares about how I feel.
2. Becoming 35
What I feel: I will never be enough.
What I know: God is aware of who I am becoming.
3. Chalk-Line Faith 55
What I feel: It’s my job to fix everything.
What I know: God is God, and I am not.
Part Two: Keeping Joy 71
4. A Safe Place 73
What I feel: Insecure (unsafe).
What I know: God is my safe place.
5. You Are Not Shame 89
What I feel: I am bad.
What I know: God’s goodness is greater.
6. Take Your Seat 107
What I Feel: I should be like her.
What I Know: God has a seat for me.
Part Three: Living Joy 123
7. Joy-Wrapped Faith 125
Devotional: Thirty Days to Living a JoyKeeper Life 131
Study Guide for Groups 193
Group Discussion Questions 197
Acknowledgments 201
About the Author 203
Back Ad 205
Back Cover 206
Introduction
W hen the topic of joy comes up, I understand that it can make us all feel a little apprehensive. It’s confusing to be told that joy and happiness are the same thing, because the truth is that no one feels happy all the time. It’s perplexing when someone implies that you are less than faith-filled because you’re sad or frustrated or even angry. If you are reading this book, there’s a strong chance that joy is something you not only want to unde