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Restart Your Heart: 21 Encouraging Devotions So You Can Love Like You've Never Been Hurt
Does it sometimes feel as though painful events and circumstances have caused your heart to flatline? Have you been looking for a chance to change? If you know that something needs to be done, then hear God saying to you, "It's time." Give him permission to begin a work of healing within you. It's time to restart your heart.
In this inspiring 21-day devotional, author and pastor Jentezen Franklin offers hope and encouragement to individuals seeking reconciliation, healing, and breakthrough. Pastor Jentezen shows you how to leave behind hurt and bitterness, and instead choose love and forgiveness, to release unfathomable freedom and joy in Christ.
It is your season for healing. The Holy Spirit will help you in every single area of your life. Live in expectation!
In this inspiring 21-day devotional, author and pastor Jentezen Franklin offers hope and encouragement to individuals seeking reconciliation, healing, and breakthrough. Pastor Jentezen shows you how to leave behind hurt and bitterness, and instead choose love and forgiveness, to release unfathomable freedom and joy in Christ.
It is your season for healing. The Holy Spirit will help you in every single area of your life. Live in expectation!
128 pages, Paperback
Published December 18, 2018
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Jentezen Franklin
143 books161 followersJentezen Franklin (born July 21, 1962) is the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville, Georgia and Free Chapel OC (Orange County) in Irvine, California. Franklin is the author of New York Times best sellers, Right People, Right Place, Right Plan and Fasting. His ministry extends internationally through the televised broadcast, Kingdom Connection, which is seen on television networks such as TBN and The Church Channel
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July 15, 2023
I really needed this. In it I found encouragement, solace, and a little more understanding of the world around me and those in it. That being said, there were definitely things in it that I didn't agree with particularly when it came to a kind of Christian self love ideology. If you're going through a tough situation, I'd recommend this so long as you keep in mind that everything except the Bible itself ought to be taken with a grain of salt.
February 4, 2019
I read the book (that this 21 day devo is pulled from) “Love Like You Have Never Been Hurt” several months ago - which is why I picked up this little book. I was overwhelmed in a few areas where it was clear God was speaking to me. Here are a few examples:
- God is calling you to a place greater than where you are.
- When tempted to give up: Trust Him. Walk it out. Stay Steady. He’s got you.
- Faith - refusing to waver on decisions you know that the Lord led you to make, even though you can’t see how it’s all going to work out.
Though the primary purpose of the book and devotional is forgiveness - that we can learn to love when we realize how much we are loved (and all we’ve been forgiven of) - I found the Lord was really using some of the practical applications of that in my life. Namely faith - growing in it, responding to it, and trusting He has given enough of it for me when I need it. I’m very thankful the Lord allowed me to find the book (at a thrift store of all places), read it, and then get this devo as soon as it was released. His timing is perfect!
- God is calling you to a place greater than where you are.
- When tempted to give up: Trust Him. Walk it out. Stay Steady. He’s got you.
- Faith - refusing to waver on decisions you know that the Lord led you to make, even though you can’t see how it’s all going to work out.
Though the primary purpose of the book and devotional is forgiveness - that we can learn to love when we realize how much we are loved (and all we’ve been forgiven of) - I found the Lord was really using some of the practical applications of that in my life. Namely faith - growing in it, responding to it, and trusting He has given enough of it for me when I need it. I’m very thankful the Lord allowed me to find the book (at a thrift store of all places), read it, and then get this devo as soon as it was released. His timing is perfect!
February 9, 2019
A Book of Truth we all need to read
This was a book I thought was not for me. I am a mature Christian and believed it was for someone else who has perhaps been hurt and needs help to cope. Yes it is. It is a book for believers and non believers.
However, I was gripped by the book which clearly showed me how wrong I could be. Jentezen shared his own experience as a pastor and family man of how he has dealt with hurt and disappointment in the past. This book didn't offend me or accuse me of being unrighteous. He made me aware of how much better I would feel, and be, if I trusted God more without any interruptions from me on how I knew what God's best was for me. Jentezen Franklin speaks from experience and it is a book we can all learn from if we want to find His peace and His wisdom when hurt and grieving ourselves. I totally recommend this book to anyone who cannot find peace and move on.
June Proudfoot
This was a book I thought was not for me. I am a mature Christian and believed it was for someone else who has perhaps been hurt and needs help to cope. Yes it is. It is a book for believers and non believers.
However, I was gripped by the book which clearly showed me how wrong I could be. Jentezen shared his own experience as a pastor and family man of how he has dealt with hurt and disappointment in the past. This book didn't offend me or accuse me of being unrighteous. He made me aware of how much better I would feel, and be, if I trusted God more without any interruptions from me on how I knew what God's best was for me. Jentezen Franklin speaks from experience and it is a book we can all learn from if we want to find His peace and His wisdom when hurt and grieving ourselves. I totally recommend this book to anyone who cannot find peace and move on.
June Proudfoot
January 24, 2019
Life changing!
100% recommend you to read this.
This truly helped me through the 21 days of fasting. It was refreshing to read about hurts and issues we all deal with, but knowing how to spiritually fight it. They don’t take more than 5 mins to read each day. I feel like my heart has been restarted and I’m truly blessed our church recommended this book. I’m now reading “love like you’ve never been hurt”.
100% recommend you to read this.
This truly helped me through the 21 days of fasting. It was refreshing to read about hurts and issues we all deal with, but knowing how to spiritually fight it. They don’t take more than 5 mins to read each day. I feel like my heart has been restarted and I’m truly blessed our church recommended this book. I’m now reading “love like you’ve never been hurt”.
May 17, 2019
Happily, with its broader focus, this companion devotional is easier to apply than the book upon which it was based (Love Like You've Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart). Read the actual book if you're struggling with your children or marriage. Read this devotional for everything else.
December 23, 2019
Necessary for the wounded
I was wounded deeply by two people I thought loved me. Flailing through an abyss of pain, full of confusion and shock, this book brought me clarity and encouragement. It pointed me in the right direction and shone light on my constant Companion who had not abandoned me. I will be reading this devotional as needed over the years to remind me there is hope.
I was wounded deeply by two people I thought loved me. Flailing through an abyss of pain, full of confusion and shock, this book brought me clarity and encouragement. It pointed me in the right direction and shone light on my constant Companion who had not abandoned me. I will be reading this devotional as needed over the years to remind me there is hope.
May 10, 2020
Excellent both this and the Book
I read the book that goes with this devotional and started both on Easter Sunday. My life was Heinz back to my faith slowly before Easter but during this time of COVID-19 we watched Pastor Franklin as always but this was different he was I his home we had commune and from that day with reading his book and others everyday my life is changed and I truly have more faith but mostly I learned to forgive myself and love myself.
I read the book that goes with this devotional and started both on Easter Sunday. My life was Heinz back to my faith slowly before Easter but during this time of COVID-19 we watched Pastor Franklin as always but this was different he was I his home we had commune and from that day with reading his book and others everyday my life is changed and I truly have more faith but mostly I learned to forgive myself and love myself.
January 26, 2019
Excellent book on getting your heart in the right place!!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who has been hurt in the past by someone they love. This book helps the reader to obtain a new perspective on forgiveness. At the end of the 21 days your heart will feel free and rejuvenated.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has been hurt in the past by someone they love. This book helps the reader to obtain a new perspective on forgiveness. At the end of the 21 days your heart will feel free and rejuvenated.
June 13, 2019
Powerful!
If you are willing to spend time each day with the Savior, this devotional is life changing. Jentezen Franklin leads you on a journey of self awareness and discovery of the character of Jesus in a way that leads you straight the foot of His throne. With the help of the Holy Spirit, this 21 day journey has been transformational.
If you are willing to spend time each day with the Savior, this devotional is life changing. Jentezen Franklin leads you on a journey of self awareness and discovery of the character of Jesus in a way that leads you straight the foot of His throne. With the help of the Holy Spirit, this 21 day journey has been transformational.
July 5, 2022
Day 17 and 20 related the most to my current situations, so those are days I will keep for reference. I loved that each day was short and sweet, but gave scripture and reference to think about. There was nothing truly profound that I hadn’t known, but the confirmation of some of the lessons was greatly appreciated.
May 8, 2025
This is a great devotional book to help restart your heart. It addresses unforgiving and past traumas where we push it down and try to move in. In this book the author teaches us to move past the hurt and seek God to restore our heart. This is a great devotional to go through yearly or when things come up.
February 4, 2019
Blessed!
This book was Rhema from Heaven at precisely the moment I needed it! Thank you for wisdom from heaven to begin the healing of my heart and mind. I am learning to love like I have never been hurt!
This book was Rhema from Heaven at precisely the moment I needed it! Thank you for wisdom from heaven to begin the healing of my heart and mind. I am learning to love like I have never been hurt!
February 21, 2023
This is a book I would recommend to anyone and everyone, because we all struggle with forgiving or holding a grudge. We have all been hurt by someone in some way. And this book is so helpful to move past the hurt and teach you to love like never before.
October 24, 2024
This book was excellent. I did the 5 day plan on my Bible app as a devotional twice before I realized it was a whole book. I did the devotional after my husband’s affair and it helped me through a lot and opened my eyes to a lot.
January 28, 2019
Great book on love!
We could all learn lessons on love and this is the perfect book to guide you! Very well written and I highly recommend!
We could all learn lessons on love and this is the perfect book to guide you! Very well written and I highly recommend!
February 4, 2019
Encouraging. Spirit led. Truthful. Educational. This book speaks on the truths of spiritual warfare and emphasizes a life of love like Jesus. All backed up by scripture and taught in a profound way.
February 26, 2019
Uplifting and insightful!
I was heartbroken and this book helped bring about a healing in my life. I recommend this for anyone who needs God's help in healing from past trama.
I was heartbroken and this book helped bring about a healing in my life. I recommend this for anyone who needs God's help in healing from past trama.
July 3, 2019
Very insightful. Many takeaways to take to heart.
January 22, 2020
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Thank you for this devotional. This helped me understand that I do have to love unconditionally, love like I have never been hurt, at times it is hard, but with God I can.
Thank you for this devotional. This helped me understand that I do have to love unconditionally, love like I have never been hurt, at times it is hard, but with God I can.
January 25, 2020
A blessing
This devotional was easy to understand and will be a true inspiration to all who read and apply it to their life.
This devotional was easy to understand and will be a true inspiration to all who read and apply it to their life.
July 12, 2020
Perfect
I cried through most of this book. Not because it aS sad, but because it spoke to.my life! Thank you between for listening to Father and writing it.
I cried through most of this book. Not because it aS sad, but because it spoke to.my life! Thank you between for listening to Father and writing it.
June 16, 2022
encouraging, yet challenging
Great book that is biblically sound and challenges us to love like Christ… regardless of the pain and trauma we’ve suffered.
Great book that is biblically sound and challenges us to love like Christ… regardless of the pain and trauma we’ve suffered.
July 15, 2025
this was my first book of Jentezen’s and it will definitely not be my last, ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!
August 20, 2025
Read this with my Bible study this summer, and really enjoyed going through it!
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