Healing the Wounded Heart: Removing Obstacles to Intimacy with God

by Thom Gardner

Healing the Wounded Heart exposes negative emotions such as fear, rejection, worthlessness, shame, insecurity, defilement, and hopelessness that prevent us from living in the grace and peace God intends for us. Uncover the lies embedded in emotional wounds and discover peace and truth in the presence of the Living Christ.

Genres: Christian, Spirituality, Christian Non Fiction, Religion, Nonfiction, Psychology

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Peter Holford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has proven to be very significant for me, helping me to think constructively about difficult things from my childhood which have affected me (consciously or otherwise) into my adulthood. The author takes a very particular view of the reality of God's presence throughout our lives (even at the most difficult times) and the idea that healing comes from the presence of God. The book is grounded in Scripture and is practical in nature, encouraging us to think about our woundedness in seven key areas (e.g. fear, insecurity, hopelessness, etc.). The last section of the book is practical in nature and I'm planning to continue working through it or referring to it in the weeks and months to come. A valuable book.

[Dudi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. It’s very telling for me that I can read some other genres and finish a 200+ page book in less than 2 days. This book took me 5.5 months to read. You need time to rightfully divide it and chew on what was being conveyed. There was so much to unpack. I even shared some passages from the book with family members who I thought it resonated with. Great read and I definitely will try to read it again.

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had not heard of the author before, but was intrigued by the title. I wasn't sure what to expect, and appreciated the author's note that the book was not a substitute for professional help (he suggested a particular way of counseling).

I had never heard of this person, so it engaged my skepticism when he puts himself as an expert. I found his application of most Scriptures alright, but do not think the main text he chose was needed. Either the text or the attitudes needed a bit of stretching. I am also skeptical that the names of the tribes line up with the attitudes as the author describes within the later chapters.

I think this book is excellent as a reminder of God's promises when a person has a particular attitude. I'm not as sold on the process that the author has in the "personal ministry" section, which is the last section of the book.

[Kristine Vigil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful

I've felt many of the negative thoughts overpower me in recent years. Even after having gone through Celebrate Recovery to work through these and see myself as God seems me I still found more healing with the help of this books exercises.

[Diane Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

Really great Bible study and it was certainly needed at this point in my life. The scriptures were eye opening and the lessons really did help each day.