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Straight Talk on Stress: Overcoming Emotional Battles with the Power of God's Word!
Enjoy Life Even in the Midst of Stress!
Are you peaceful and happy one minute and ready to explode the next? Perhaps you are always exhausted, even after a full night's sleep. Chances are you are under too much stress. You are not alone! It is impossible to live in this world and not encounter stress. However, we often push ourselves to levels beyond what is normal until our bodies reach a breaking point.
In this powerful little book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer outlines biblical truths that will help you overcome your stressful situations as you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of tension. Discover how you can manage stress and learn to bend so you won't break. Joyce also shares the value of learning to say no, along with vital keys to avoid burnout.
Find out how to live life as a human being rather than as a human doing! Take control over stress and start enjoying life today!
Are you peaceful and happy one minute and ready to explode the next? Perhaps you are always exhausted, even after a full night's sleep. Chances are you are under too much stress. You are not alone! It is impossible to live in this world and not encounter stress. However, we often push ourselves to levels beyond what is normal until our bodies reach a breaking point.
In this powerful little book, bestselling author Joyce Meyer outlines biblical truths that will help you overcome your stressful situations as you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of tension. Discover how you can manage stress and learn to bend so you won't break. Joyce also shares the value of learning to say no, along with vital keys to avoid burnout.
Find out how to live life as a human being rather than as a human doing! Take control over stress and start enjoying life today!
96 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2003
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About the author
Joyce Meyer
1,609 books3,910 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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February 8, 2026
I have read many books written by Joyce Meyer, so I was excited to read "Straight Talk on Stress."
This is a very small book (81 pages).
Part One: Is Jesus Exalted or are You Exhausted?
Part Two: Scriptures to refresh the weary, build strength, relieve stress, prevent stress
Each Chapter opens with a Bible verse.
The author talks about mental stress, physical stress, medical stress, the results of stress, and the key to relieving stress.
Such advice includes:
● Use wisdom
● Take a Sabbath rest
● Obey God in making commitments
● Promote peace
● Stay calm
● Trust in the Lord
(to name a few)
Joyce Meyer shares a Prayer to combat stress as well as a Prayer for a personal relationship with the Lord.
"Things the Lord asks us to do which look unimportant to us are apparently very important from His point of view!"(pg. 49).
This is a very small book (81 pages).
Part One: Is Jesus Exalted or are You Exhausted?
Part Two: Scriptures to refresh the weary, build strength, relieve stress, prevent stress
Each Chapter opens with a Bible verse.
The author talks about mental stress, physical stress, medical stress, the results of stress, and the key to relieving stress.
Such advice includes:
● Use wisdom
● Take a Sabbath rest
● Obey God in making commitments
● Promote peace
● Stay calm
● Trust in the Lord
(to name a few)
Joyce Meyer shares a Prayer to combat stress as well as a Prayer for a personal relationship with the Lord.
"Things the Lord asks us to do which look unimportant to us are apparently very important from His point of view!"(pg. 49).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2017
A few of the ideas in this book really helped me to pause and think sometimes and to calm down. I think the only thing that bothered me was the use of exclamation marks. There were a lot and it didn't always make sense to me, but thats okay. To ones own.
August 15, 2016
Stress
I have enjoyed this book it has really helped me deal with the stress of being a mom to a 20 year old, and a 18 year old who have huge attitudes and think I am beneath their shoe. I have a rough time being the only born again Christian in a home of 5 so thank you for your help.
I have enjoyed this book it has really helped me deal with the stress of being a mom to a 20 year old, and a 18 year old who have huge attitudes and think I am beneath their shoe. I have a rough time being the only born again Christian in a home of 5 so thank you for your help.
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT READ
March 3, 2020
Another amazing book by Joyce Meyer. Great tips on how to handle today's stress and hectic lifestyles.
May 8, 2013
Excellent read, I hope I can introduce these simple ideas into my life! It's a common sense kinda read, yet we all need to hear it.
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