Where Is Jesus When I Am Hurting?

By Dr. Clarence V. Sanders

This book deals with subject matters that will inspire, uplift, and encourage its readers through biblical solutions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 23, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504901857

Dr. Clarence V. Sanders

This book shows you how to tap into the mystery of our Christ-centered faith. God’s Holy Spirit is ready to show you, lead you, and reveal God’s truths and his will for your life. As you open your heart to him, listen for that still small voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to you and showing you the way. He teaches us to carry the word of God in our hearts and allows it to bring about the necessary change that God wants for your life. The Bible says in James 4:8, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” When we make ourselves available to God, he is eager to pour out his wisdom and blessings. He says in his word, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you” (Jer. 1:5, NRSV). God knows each of us and claims us in love. This book intent is to encourage us to clear a space for Christ in prayer each day.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/09/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-0186-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-0187-1 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-0185-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015904501

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Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

In Appreciation

Introduction

From My Experiences I Have Learned

Experiencing Joy and Freedom from Anger and Abuse

In Our Darkest Moments of Anger

Feelings of Anger and Distress over Mistreatment

Your Anger Will Hinder Your Peace and the Fruit of Your Labor

Forms of Abuse

Addictions

Depression and Thoughts of Suicide

Timing Is Everything

Coming into the Presence of God

Christian Parents

Teen Pregnancy

Alcoholism

Prosperity

Prayer

Healing

Integrity

Pride

Forgiveness

Grief

Give God a Reason to Answer

Relationships

In Response to the Question, Where is Jesus When I am Hurting?

Dedication

I prayerfully and gratefully dedicate this work to my wife, Wanda, and my God. God has given me more than a companion in allowing me to share life with her. He has given me insight into the deepest meanings of being a family by blessing me with such a powerful soul mate. Wanda has taught me the humility that one feels when touched by the awesomeness of God’s grace. I thank God for my wife, who has shared with me and shown me what God had on his mind when he granted mankind the covenant of marriage. And to you, Wanda, and you, God, I say from the bottom of my heart: thank you.

Foreword

One of the greatest truths revealed in our society today; but yet, the most complex thought in the mind of humanity is the understanding of God’s existence. Even those depending on prayer as a means of survival have oft-times felt driven to extremes because of deficient funds, unproductive communication or some other unresolved problems. However, he’s showing us that he is no respecter of persons, ethnic groups, genders, or denominations.

In Dr. Clarence V. Sanders gentry of writing, he shares with the reader some of the most summarizing facts concerning the deity’s location. This is not a manuscript of philosophy or of theories, but it is a book of realities. This book literally shows you what belongs to you and how to utilize your God given talented ability to possess an overcomers spirit of excellence, that you may start enjoying all your rights and privileges as an heir of the kingdom.

Where is Jesus when I am hurting, is inclusive of a host of subject matters with a keen apologetic emphasis on God touching lives. Dr. Sanders gives you biblical examples and scriptures to inspire your journey as you encounter various hurts for Christ sake. Once you’ve completed reading every page thoroughly, you will discover that there is purpose in your pain!

Rev. Dr. Henry L. Armington, Sr. is a global visionary, prolific author and anointed psalmist serving the body of Christ as the esteem Senior Pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Preface

I pray that this little book will be used to bring honor to him that loved us and washed us from our sins with his blood. I also pray that it will stimulate you to further Bible study. Jesus said, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me! May this book be an inspiration to those who are hurting and suffering in relation to the subjects covered in this book and be a relief to the pain associated with the subject matter.

These scripture references will be of great help as you study any given subject in this book. Because God’s Word is our food, just a simple reading of scriptures brings blessing to our hearts. We must learn to stand on the promises of God. May the saints of God be edified through the reading of this book. May those who are dead in trespasses and sins be given life eternal. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8).

May each of us be prepared for the coming of him whose coming draws nigh. I pray