Healing the Soul of a Woman: How to Overcome Your Emotional Wounds

by Joyce Meyer

Internationally renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer draws on her own history of abuse to show women how Christ's redeeming love heals emotional wounds and brings joy to life.

Can a woman who has been deeply hurt by life's circumstances be healed, heart and soul? If she has been wounded by a man she loved and trusted, can she love and trust again? As a woman who endured years of abuse, abandonment, and betrayal by those closest to her, Joyce Meyer can answer with a resounding "yes!"

Meyer's positivity comes from living her own journey, and from seeing so many women who don't believe they can fully overcome their pain--or even know where to begin--find the guidance they need in the life-changing wisdom of the Bible.

Meyer's bestseller Beauty for Ashes told of her personal story of healing. Now, with the passage of more time, HEALING THE SOUL OF A WOMAN delves deeper into Joyce's story and the journey of healing for all women. Each chapter guides you through whatever obstacles may be holding you back to find your true destiny as God's beloved. God can heal all pain, and He wants to do this in you. Let HEALING THE SOUL OF A WOMAN be the first step toward the wonderful, joyful future God intends for you.

Genres: Christian, Self Help, Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, Spirituality, Christian Living

272 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2019

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Emma.catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Highly recommend this book if you are looking for a Bible study. This one in particular is geared up for women - especially for those of us who have been deeply wounded or hurt in some way.

Joyce shares lessons she has learned through her own personal experience and the positivity that she has found through her own journey with God. Joyce delves DEEP into the journey of healing for all women and shares many different angles and perspectives on healing a wounded soul.

I, personally, found so much love and strength through studying this book. I took it slowly, covering 10-15 pages each day, to really soak in what she was saying and through doing so I have definitely picked up guidance for all sorts of situations.

God loves you and wants to heal you, but you have to open your heart and let Him in ❤️🥰❤️

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3 ESV

[Sassy Sarah Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars. This came at a time when I really needed to hear each and every chapter. Life hits you with the most unexpected of tragedies but God shows His hand and power every time. Review to come.

[Lorilin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this book up out of curiosity. I grew up in a very religious, evangelical Christian home, and, quite honestly, I can't stand that bullshit now. It makes my skin crawl. But when I saw this book, I thought it would be interesting to see how I reacted to a popular, mainstream Christian author.

Healing the Soul of a Woman is pretty much what I expected it to be. There's a lot of Christian-ese talk about communing with God, accepting Jesus as your savior, reading the Word, healing your soul, claiming your inheritance, laying it at the cross, and letting "it" go. But behind all that religious jargon, unfortunately, there's just not much clear advice on how to, you know, feel better. 

I also find it curious that author Joyce Meyer rarely gives specific examples of trials in her life. She will say, "I recently went through something that was troubling me and stealing my peace," but she doesn't like to reveal details. I don't need a play-by-play of every petty moment, but sometimes those details hold all the power. If Jesus has taught us anything, it's that a good story is how you get people to relate to your situation, to empathize with and learn from you. Without that human element, her advice often rings hollow. 

Still, Meyer makes two points in the book that I did appreciate. First, that you should keep moving forward, even when you're down in the dumps. You may just want to stay in bed post-breakup, -divorce, -death of a loved one, etc., but it's important to get yourself up and out so you can live your life. I also found it encouraging when Meyer says that people who've suffered abuse or some other tragedy don't have to believe their lives will never be "as good as..." just because they've experienced setbacks that others haven't. In the end, we're all on the paths we're on, but we each have good things coming our way. 

There are also some empowering chapters in the back that cover topics like standing up for yourself, establishing boundaries, and being your own best advocate, but I so wish these chapters had been presented in the beginning of the book. Why do we have to cover the meek and mild "you were taken from Adam and created to be his helpmate" BS first? I hate that that is the stereotype (and really, let's face it, the standard) of the godly Christian woman. What a waste.

In short, this book is predictable, best for the religious crowd, and sure to be a bestseller. As for real substance, so many other books do it better. Here are a few of my favorites:

Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering 

The Dance of Anger

The Fatherless Daughter Project: Understanding Our Losses and Reclaiming Our Lives

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

The Martha Beck Collection: Essays for Creating Your Right Life, Volume One

Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!

Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time

Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book may just be Meyer's best. She includes much of what she has written in her other books in this one. If you have not read anything from Meyer, this is a good place to start.

Meyer focuses on wounded women and their healing. We know that women have been mistreated world wide. If you're a woman, chances are you have been wounded physically or emotionally in some way.

Meyer reminds us that God will use the painful things we have experienced if we let Him. Healing is a process, taking diligence and time. She gives practical steps and techniques as well as personal examples of the way it all works. Meyer is honest in letting readers know of her own successes and failures along the way.

Readers of Meyer will be familiar with her encouragement to control thoughts and concentrate on God's Word. I found new insights that specifically deal with being wounded. I had no idea of the effects of a wounded soul, such as internalizing shame. Meyer emphasizes the difference between “knowing” Scripture and having it a working reality in life. Her section on self pity was not only enlightening but also convicting.

I highly recommend this book to women who have been wounded. This book is not merely theory. Meyer writes from her own experience of being sexually molested by her father and finally, as an adult, being healed. You'll read about the importance of forgiveness and how we must believe God more than what we or others think. You'll learn about boundaries, not giving up, and much more. This is a good book to encourage you to begin the process of healing and to help you each step of the way.

Food for thought: “God's Word renews our mind and teaches us an entirely new way to think about God, life, ourselves, and other people.” (Loc 307/3210)

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Monica H (TeaandBooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the things I truly appreciate about Joyce Meyer is how she combines God's Word with her down-to-earth writing. In Healing the Soul of a Woman, she shares her story, the story of others who have faced challenges, and Scripture to help the reader grow in their own healing from God.


Healing the Soul of a Woman guides the reader through healing from past wounds and memories. Meyer shares her story in the beginning of the book and refers to her own healing steps throughout the book. She also shares a lot of solid Biblical advice for healing and how to become a healthy, whole person in Christ. In the back of the book, she has two appendixes: The first gives a lot of information on women's rights and treatment and abuse around the world. The Second appendix, Who you are in Christ Jesus, gives statements to read and review from Scripture as you seek to change your thinking into someone who has been healed and redeemed through Christ. At the back of the book, there is an interactive journal. On each page, Meyer starts with a Bible verse and then asks questions to help with healing.


I wish I had had Healing the Soul of a Woman when I was going through counseling many years ago and healing from some pain that I had gone through. This book would be a good tool to help with any Christian woman's healing. I especially liked the interactive journal in the back. This book seemed to be comprehensive and easy to relate to for me. I especially liked the chapter titled, "You are God's Beloved." Even though I have been a Christian for many years, I have at times struggled to see how I am God's Beloved. This one touched me where I needed it the most. Meyer shares from her heart, from Scripture and encourages readers to find healing of their own. I highly recommend it to any Christian woman searching for healing in her own life.

[Leza Palguta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just what I needed, and I found it exactly when I needed it.

[Christina Claypool · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading Joyce Meyer's books and listening to her messages for decades. It's like a relative who you have known forever, so you assume you have heard all their stories and life philosophy.
Well, once again, Meyer hits it out of the ballpark with a book so full of revelation and inspiring narrative, that I am amazed, touched, enlightened, and spiritually challenged.
I am beyond thankful I read this book when I almost passed it up, thinking I would already know what was contained within the pages.
Boy, was I wrong. Fresh and new revelation, while adhering and remaining aligned with basic Bible truth. I encourage you to read it, especially if you have suffered from life's heartbreak, and honestly, what woman hasn't? It was wonderful!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Healing the Soul of a Woman

Book: Healing the Soul of a Woman by Joyce Meyer
Genre: Christian, Self Help

Favorite Quotes:
“…it was her own thoughts that defeated her. She thought she couldn't, so she didn't.”
“God will never help you to be someone else.”
“You don't have to keep something, that isn't working.”

Favorite Chapter: “17” - Stand Up for Yourself.

Review:
This was a good read for woman or anyone who has experienced some sort of emotional pain in their life. This is my first time reading Joyce and it was great to hear her testimony throughout her book, which can help readers relate to her experiences.

I enjoyed that she took the time to establish our identity in Jesus Christ. Because if you ever experience pain, it is easy to identify with that pain your whole life. Joyce Meyer used scripture to affirm our identify in Jesus Christ along with communicating the promises attached to that identify.

Meyers also used certain tools that I felt like I read in other psychology books. in my opinion, I do not believe that Christianity and psychology can be integrated in the way that the lines are blurred, but that’s a different conversation for a different day. I do appreciate her practicality in some of the chapters.

Overall, this book would be beneficial to any woman who wants to heal and move past certain painful moments in their lifetime. This book will serve that specific purpose along with the biblical backing it has. I would recommend and I would read this again💕

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing the Soul of a Woman is a Christian Living book by author Joyce Meyer. I love the cover of this book, so inviting! I believe the author wrote this book so women can see themselves as wholly loved by God. Joyce Meyer says women have infinite worth and value.

Each chapter begins with either a famous quote or a bit of scripture. My favorite quote from the book is: ‘What comes easy won’t last, what lasts won’t come easy.’ ~ Author Unknown (p. 194)

All scripture in this book is taken from the Amplified Bible, unless otherwise stated. I appreciate that scripture is heavily dispersed throughout the book. The author relies on God more than her own experiences. Although she does speak from experience.

Much of what is written in this book is not new but I would recommend it to women who have been hurt and in need of healing, alongside the Bible.

Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

[Chelsea Duncan · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual another great book from Joyce, this one is really in depth and covers pretty much every spiritual aspect of soul wounding and recovery with lots of her own experience included, as well as well researched secular facts and quotes. I have to give it one star less though as it sometimes felt a little lacking in compassion, and at other times it wasn't very practical in terms of the actual healing process (although obviously it looks different to different people). It's great overall though.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I purchased this book I defintley did not realize how biblical it was. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it very much and I think Joyce’s writing and storytelling is beautiful.
The messages were very well put together and this book was very enjoyable to read.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. For anyone who has ever felt put down pushed aside walked on second best less than perfect not good enough well you get my point....then this book is for you! It helps show you how to stop putting so much emphasis on what others think and start thinking more about what God thinks and who you think about who YOU are. God made you perfect! Once we come to terms with that is when we can truly begin to heal our souls. This is a must read.

[Dori Sabourin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Guide to a New Life

Joyce Meyer, in her book, “Healing the Soul of a Woman, “ gives suggestions on how to overcome emotional wounds; sharing the abuse and suffering that she has undergone in her own life.

Using verses and stories from the Bible, she gives a straightforward answer to help a person with emotional trauma to free themselves from being a victim and open themselves to a fresh start in life.

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for any woman who needs help overcoming emotional trauma's from her past.

[Honeybee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by Joyce Meyer; however, I have heard her speak on the radio and audio recordings. This book is an outstanding resource for any woman (or man, for that matter) who is hurting and desires to find healing in Christ.

Healing the Soul of a Woman has 23 chapters that follow basically the same pattern. Meyer begins with a Bible verse that introduces the topic of her discussion. She shares some opening thoughts and then gives examples from her own life that explain what she dealt with and how the Lord helped her. The remainder of each chapter expands on the topic with the aid of Scripture and more life experiences/illustrations and then ends on an encouraging note that helps her readers apply what she has shared.

Joyce starts with a chapter on the history of women, beginning with Eve and the Fall. She then talks about the life available to believers, our value to God--even when we are wounded--what a healthy soul looks like, understanding ourselves and knowing who we are meant to be, and then how to get from where we find ourselves to what God has for us. The author deals with many painful but relevant topics, including physical, emotional, mental and sexual abuse, abandonment and so on. She addresses our guilt, shame, fear, excuses, self-pity, blame and other things that hold women (and men) prisoner and keep us from dealing with our wounds, healing and moving forward in victory. Latter chapters show us how to stand up for ourselves, be confident, establish boundaries without building walls, cut off codependent relationships, and walk in wholeness.

Following an afterword that urges women to receive Christ as Savior so that they can experience all God has for us, there are several useful appendixes and other resources in the back of the book. In Appendix 1, she has a history of women's suffrage around the world, pay differences between men and women, education, gendercide and various aspects of violence, abuse and exploitation against women. On a more positive note is the information contained in Appendix 2, entitled, "Who You Are in Christ Jesus," which cites and summarizes what the Bible has to say about believers in Christ. Most of her references in the end notes section are from online resources. She includes a page telling how people can establish a relationship with Jesus. The final pages of the book are about the author, contact info for her ministry locations worldwide and resources she and her husband have authored.

While, as a speaker, Joyce Meyer's voice can seem grating and gruff, her tone in this book is kind and encouraging. You can tell she really wants people to experience the healing and victory she has received in her own life. If you are tired of hurting and harming others because of your wounded heart, then I highly recommend this book. It will provide the tools and encouragement you need to move into freedom and victorious living.

[Olgas Benson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love all of Joyce Meyers books especially this one.For anyone who needs inspiration to move on from a painful past Joyce Meyer's is the Author to help you do it.Joyce is great at giving advice in a Christian perspective without judgement or conversion while using real life examples from her experiences relationships.Though as great as Healing the Soul of a woman was there is quite a bit of talk about her sexual abuse as a child.I get that she is trying to help people who were/are abused like she was but she writes obsessively about it in almost every chapter(and 99.9 of all her books)it can be a bit overwhelming and annoying.I could have done without it through a lot of the book.But other than that I enjoyed Healing soul of a womant.It was very encouraging and helpful for Christians struggling in today's world.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were some good quotable verses in this book but it mostly caused more pain than it resolved. It was a stressful read/activity (I used the study guide as well). When I finished a few months after I started, I was relieved and much of the heartache I felt while reading disappeared because I wasn’t focusing on the negative moods that the book seemed to be promoting. This was disappointing because I had heard a couple good things about Joyce Meyer and her ministry.

[Denise Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got bored towards the end of book and skipped a few chapters. I heard so many of her sermons and read so many of her books so therefore the stories she shared I already knew. The wow factor that leads to revelation wasn’t there. Emphasized allowing God to heal you. Felt like it was a spin-off of “beauty for ashes” book.

[gisele fominyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soul Searching

This book is very deep. I could not put it down after I started reading it. It has reached places in my heart that I never knew existed. I am not going to keep this to myself but I am going to start teaching the lessons from this book to others. Thank you Joyce Meyer for this wonderful piece you actually poured your heart out.

[Kelly Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some valuable lessons in here but very repetitive. Sometimes I had to go back and check that I was on the right chapter because I felt I was reading a chapter that I already read, some of the chapters are exactly the same lesson but just written with different words. Overall I’d give it 3 stars.

[Josie]

Just not doing it for me... on page 62 but I think Im done.

[Vickie Kruszewski · Rating 1 out of 5]

Garbage.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel great reading this book knowing that GOD loves me unconditionally. Is it just me, or I "hear" Joyce's voice, like in her sermons, when I read this book?

[Christine Malang · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book couldn’t have come at a better time. I was raised as a catholic. Taught to do good, taught to be good. As I got older my faith started to diminish. By reading this I have realized I have been dealing with a lot of broken wounds that I keep running away from. Too fearful to move forward, and always staying 2 steps back. Accepting anything that is thrown at me, because I believe that’s all I deserve. I had a chance to analyze my situation and quickly realize “Our true problem lies not in being wounded but in whether or not we are willing to be healed.”

There was just too many wise words I read here. I hope to look back on this later in life. This booked opened up my eyes, and possibly ignited my soul to heal.

“The world is filled with people who judge what they know nothing about and attempt to educate people regarding what they have never experienced.”

“We have responsibilities. God invites us to cast our care (1 Peter 5:7), not to ignore our responsibilities.”

“Learning to understand the root of our behaviors is vital to changing them.“

“Believe we need to understand ourselves, and that requires taking the time to see the motive behind our behaviors rather than merely the behavior itself.”

“Many people can try to understand our pain, but no one understands it better than someone who has experienced what we’re going through”

“Sadly, we often keep our pain a secret, and it festers in our souls until we become truly dysfunctional.”

“People don’t abuse you, misuse you, or even mistreat you because there is something wrong with you; they do it because there is something wrong with them. They hurt us because they are hurting. Broken and wounded people absolutely cannot recover until they unload the guilt and shame that they carry.”

“Running from our problems never works because somehow they seem to be able to outrun us. “

“Your past does not have any power over your present moment unless you allow it to.”

“Our souls are wounded from the terrible things that others do to us, but often we are also wounded from our own sin.”

“If you see yourself as weak, you will allow people to mistreat you and you will always take a backseat in life.”

“When we are wounded, we must not only desire to be healed, but we must be willing and ready to be brutally honest with ourselves. The truth makes us free (John 8:32), but facing truth is not always easy.”

“You should not let your past become an excuse to stay the way you are.”

“Self-pity comes from an unwillingness to accept a situation or circumstance in your life. It often develops when there are things that we want but cannot have or things we don’t want and cannot get rid of. It is a feeling that you are a victim of something or someone. It is fed by meditating over and over on your challenges, difficulties, and problems in life and by comparing your life with someone you think has it better than you do. Are you feeding the wrong wolf?”

“When we stand up for ourselves we are not trying to control what other people do, but rather we are controlling what they do to us.”

“I was your cure, and you were my disease. I was saving you, but you were killing me!
—Author unknown”

[Millard Latimer · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a lot of practical advice in this book. However, as a person of faith I found myself disappointed in the overreliance on limited personal experiences of the author and "because as a Christian I say so" rationalization of the approaches in this book. Many statements are not even based on biblical reference but rather feel good statements that are conflated with what's actually in the Bible. She also makes sweeping generalization statements as if they are known truths without delving into why she thinks the statements are true.

I also read this book to get a better understanding of some of the challenges women face. My friend was reading it and after reading it and knowing some of what she is struggling with I believe this book will do more harm than good due to basing so much of the teaching on a supposed prosperity on earth for people of faith that is not promised in the Bible. In my experience the false expectation that many Christian texts present, that doing the right thing will make your life easy and there won't be any challenges or difficulties if they act the right way, it's actually harmful and leaves people disappointed that promises that are never made in the Bible go unfulfilled. I also thought the text was light on women specific issues.

I'm sure this book has helped many people. It just could've been a lot better with a little more consideration for people who are not 100% on board with the extremes of her interpretations of Christianity. I think with that consideration this could've been a much better on ramp for those who don't start off 100% on alignment with her way of thinking.

[Diana Hoekstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

I admire Joyce for overcoming her abuse, forgiving her father and mother, and her strong faith. This book is helpful with healing, but I feel it is over simplified in a fews areas. Joyce talks about the importance of forgiveness. I do believe in forgiveness but not at the expense of continued abuse. If an abuser apologizes but continues to abuse, I don't believe you put pressure on the abused to stay and forgive. The first priority at that point is safety, not forgiveness. I also admire that Joyce was able to take care of her father in his final days. But I want to point out that if another survivor is unable to continue in relationship with her abuser or take care of them, it's not a failure for that survivor. I don't think Joyce states it as an expectation, but I want to be sure. Joyce states "no parking" and moving on in a way I felt was a bit abrupt. Survivors are healing from trauma at different paces. Each journey is different. If you are an abuse survivor, you work with God and others on healing at your pace. Your journey is your journey. No need to compare your progress with other survivors. I think you can move through healing too quickly and I think you can get stuck, neither are good.

There is great advice in this book to consider and you work to heal. But it's not a measurement tool. Healing is different for everyone. The forgiveness journey is different for everyone. Commit your process to the Lord and He will guide you.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knowing what I do about Joyce's childhood abuse I wondered if I could relate to her experiences, but she demonstrates that even woman who haven't been abused to such extents can be wounded by what they have witnessed, what people have said about them and what they choose to believe about themselves. This book helped me to see areas of my life that I need to allow God to heal-these areas weren't easily identifiable to me before reading this book.

Healing the Soul of a Woman is a solid approach to addressing past and present struggles with it's well balanced combination of biblical scripture and practical life lessons from Joyce. The conversational easy writing style and the bite size chapters makes it easy for all women in varying stages of their journey with God take valuable advice and apply it to everyday life.

The chapters were to the point, easy to digest and just enough to hold my attention without feeling bogged down with information. I took moments to consider some of the truths of God as suggested and believe I am better for it.

Healing the Soul of a Women would definitely be a useful addition to women's book groups and womens bible studies. I think it's a great starting point to get women to be more open and honest with themselves and each other. A big thumbs up from me.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that I digested slowly. Amazingly, every time I felt the urge to read a chapter, that particular chapter would speak boldly to me about the particular situation I was in or how I was feeling. I began reading this book after I read the devotional which I had found inspiring, helpful, and healing. This book guides you to a place of healing for any hurts you may have encountered throughout life or may still be encountering. Meyer writes that you can’t control others or their behavior. We’re called to help others, but when that person doesn’t want assistance, you can’t continue wasting valuable time and energy on someone who isn’t willing to change unhealthy behaviors. We should continue to pray for that person. She also writes that we must forgive others, and while it can be difficult and hard, it’s the only way to begin to heal your soul. I found her comment that people would rather live in a current situation rather than change it because changing can be painful. She used the analogy of a tooth ache. Do you want to live with the constant achy pain, or would you rather have a temporary pain by pulling the tooth? Yes, change is painful, but not as painful as staying the same. I like reading her books. They are always insightful and inspiring. I recommend this book to anyone who has been hurt in the past. Reading this book will help you on the pathway to healing.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing the Soul of a Woman by Joyce Meyer addresses many of the emotional wounds that women face. Mrs. Meyer covers topics such as guild and shame, self-pity, codependency, and other emotional wounds. At the center of each wound, Mrs. Meyer writes the truth of whose we are and the truth of how God wants us to live.

Mrs. Meyer made two great points in this book: that we should not see ourselves as merely survivors because of the negative connotation it leaves behind and that we can receive “beauty from ashes.” You were made new and strong in Christ. God’s love for you removes your sin and makes you so much more than a survivor!

This book was truly inspirational to me. The emotional wounds addressed are relevant to women and the words in this book will give you encouragement to everyone who is hurting. I highly recommend this book! This book serves as a great reminder that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). God loves you and will always be by your side.

Happy Reading!


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[Ingrid O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not think I have enough time and space of how much I enjoyed this book.. It really is an eyeopener! I have learned so much about why I am still hurting and in pain by the past. It gave me the courage along with the Bible of course to confront myself. This book explained a lot of the root issues of my emotional wounds. I am so glad I have read this book. I love how Joyce explained how we build walls to keep others from hurting but in the process we lock ourselves up in the process, because we want to be in control of who and what we will allow to hurt us. In reality only God has control of it all. She explains instead of building walls build a fence with a gate so we can let others out when they cross boundaries we have set.

There is so much more that I can touch! It explains a lot of my personality and attitude and boy did I need to check myself. If you are struggling with past hurt this is definitely a book worth reading and rereading! I read this book in audio format so I had to go back and replay certain chapters over because they were worth listening to! In addition the audiobook through Audible will also provide some PDF handouts that will also help your reading and studying.