The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we're controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them.
In LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS, Joyce Meyer examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions. By doing that, she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc on our lives.
In this book, Meyer blends the wisdom of the Bible with the latest psychological research and discusses: the 4 personality types and their influence on one's outlook, the impact of stress on physical and emotional health, the power of memories, the influence of words on emotions, anger & resentment, sadness, loss & grief, fear, guilt & regret, the power of replacing reactions with pro-actions, and the benefits of happiness.
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"I already knew and try to use alot of the strategies and thought processes this book offers. But it was great to read about it all and re-familarize myself with it. And most importantly to let go and remind myself that although I can't change the past or how I feel, but that I can choose the way act about it. I love how Joyce always gets to the point and makes things simple to understand. Many books seem to give good details-but they rarely ever put things simply so that you GET IT without haveing to really think it through and analyze it all."
— Laura (5 out of 5 stars)
“In her most recent book, Joyce Meyer combines biblical wisdom and recent psychological research to counsel readers on how to have a more happy and healthy life.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Meyer is known for her bold delivery and in this work maintains that standard, offering readers plain truth on taking back a life that has been ruled by emotions for too long…Readers will resonate with Meyer’s ability to relate biblical principles to daily life as she tackles the gamut of emotions…Meyer focuses on learning to think biblically, speak biblically, and then see lives and emotions transformed. Her many fans will not feel disappointed in her latest work.”
— Publishers Weekly" This book is awesome, I recommend for all great teachings. I am taking this one very slow and developing how to get my emotions together. I love all of Joyce meyer material, so down to earth. "
— Trina, 2/7/2014" Overall, this is a good book. I love Joyce's no-nonsense style of writing. I did think some of the chapters were better than others - but maybe that's just b/c they were more applicable for me. This is a good companion for the Battlefield of the Mind books. "
— pianogal, 2/5/2014" It was okay. She made a lot of good points that I try to incorporate into my life. However, i wish she would have included more Biblical support. "
— Nikki, 1/28/2014" I love hearing Joyce Meyer speak and reading books she has written. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by her father, Joyce writes about the power replacing negative reactions with pro-actions, the influence of our thoughts on emotions, and the healing power of forgiveness and God's love. She a number of personal experiences about her recovery and shows the reader how to become happier and experience greater peace of mind. "
— Carol, 1/20/2014" This is the best Joyce Meyer book I've ever read. Of course, God showed me right when I needed it most. She always makes me really understand things in a way that I often overlook. "
— Brenda, 1/10/2014" So far this book has been very enlightening. I never realized how emotions play a huge part in not only my life but the lives around me. If we don't start to understand ourselves and our emotions, it will begin to control us in everything we do. It is an interesting book and I can't wait to finish it. "
— Kammie, 1/1/2014" This was a well-written and straight-forward inspirational discourse on dealing with your emotions and not letting them control your life. It's full of Scriptural principles and well-founded confessions of faith for readers to use. "
— Rachel, 12/25/2013" Has some good advice as far as thinking before you talk, and react to things that happen in life. I do love the references to the Bible. However, there could have been a lot less references and the same point be made. "
— Meagan, 12/21/2013" I'm really being encouraged by the simplicity yet great spiritual depth of the content of this book by Joyce Meyer. "
— Jennie, 11/21/2013" a...maz...ing!!! Life is so much better for me after reading this book!! Everyone should read AND apply it!! "
— Debi, 11/16/2013" A great book for those who are lead by their emotions. "
— Loria, 10/24/2013" i don't want or need any book or religion that encourages people not to feel and makes emotions, positive and negative, a BAD thing......if you're religious this book would probalby be useful to u.....but i'm not a robot. "
— Drake, 10/21/2013" Great, as usual for Joyce Meyer "
— Beth, 5/15/2013" Full of inspiration, but very similar to her other books. Nothing "new" is discussed. That being said, a great read, especially if you are looking for something to life you up. "
— Azia, 3/4/2013" So far so good. You don't realize that you do things by emotions instead of common sense or a clear head. Gotta stop letting the feeling rule. "
— Gary, 1/10/2013" This is the best Joyce Meyer book I have read so far! The situations she discribed in this book really hit so close to home and has made me realize how I need to start living and acting so that fear, guilt, and worry do not control my life! :) "
— Rebecca, 12/22/2012" Great common sense and wisdom in reprogramming how we think and how it affects us. Good start for a new year! "
— Jessyca, 10/12/2012" Awesome Must read book "
— Jonimarie, 8/19/2012" I love how simple and straightforward Joyce Meyer is. I'm currently reading it again. Joyce tells it like it is and stays in line with God's Word. "
— Angela, 8/16/2012" A Very Good book about not basing our lives on our negative feelings or how we feel, but rather choosing a positive attitude. I took a lot of notes that I'm sure I'll refer back too. "
— Nadine, 7/15/2012" This book started out better than it ended, but overall, it was a good, Biblical book on controlling feelings. "
— Kassel, 4/13/2012" This was a great book that teaches how to understand your emotions but not to be lead by them. Joyce does a great job of helping you identify the emotions and give place to them without allowing yourself to be controlled by them. Lots of practical advise.h "
— Nina, 3/29/2012" a life changing book for me personally. I love the simple way to overcome all the bad feelings and live days free of judgment :) "
— Grace, 3/24/2012" I have not finished this book and I am already working on utilizing the principles in life. It has been a comfort as much as boost in helping me forward. "
— Kelli-ann, 11/5/2011" This book is awesome, I recommend for all great teachings. I am taking this one very slow and developing how to get my emotions together. I love all of Joyce meyer material, so down to earth.<br/> "
— Trina, 10/25/2011Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She has written more than eighty bestselling inspirational books, including The Secret to True Happiness, 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life, the entire Battlefield of the Mind family of books, her first venture into fiction with The Penny, and many others. She has also released thousands of audio teachings, as well as a complete video library. Her Enjoying Everyday Life radio and television programs are broadcast around the world, and she travels extensively conducting conferences.
Sandra McCollom has a passion to see others enter into the life of rest that Jesus offers. She lives in the St. Louis area with Steve, her husband of more than twenty years, and their twin daughters. Sandra thoroughly enjoys spending time with her family as well as reading, writing, CrossFit training, and homeschooling her girls.