The Joseph Principles
Turning Adversity and Heartache into Miraculous Living
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Has life gone the way you thought it would go? Have your senses of safety, security, and confidence been replaced with fear, doubt, anxiety, and even depression and despair? By following the biblical example of Joseph and the teachings of Jesus, learn to turn your hurt and trials into a springboard for a more tangible and intimate relationship with God.
In 2016, a year after releasing his book Jesus Speaks, bestselling author Steven K. Scott’s mentor and dearest friend, Gary Smalley, fell asleep in his bed and woke up in heaven. Steven had lost not only his best friend of forty-three years but also his most enthusiastic encourager.
Brokenhearted, he lost his passion to write. In 2020, Steven was hospitalized, wondering if he’d survive COVID, and the Holy Spirit let him know, in no uncertain terms, that it was time to break free from past hurts and disappointments, start living in the present, and do what God had called him to do. Inspired, Steven began studying the life of Joseph, a biblical figure who suffered trauma after trauma but used his suffering as a tool.
With so many people living in a world of hurt and uncertainty, The Joseph Principles gives you what you need to heal your hurts and successfully navigate through current trials and future adversities. By following examples from Joseph’s life and the corresponding teachings of Jesus, begin confronting your deepest hurts and find freedom, using your past trauma as a springboard to a closer relationship with God.
Through The Joseph Principles, you will:
Discover a clear pathway to the joyful and abundant life that Jesus makes available to his followersFind amazing hidden treasures that can truly change the course of your lifeExperience God in the “miracle of the moment” by not dwelling on the past or jumping to the futureBe empowered to forgive even when you don’t want to--even the worst of your offendersDiscover God’s love language to become more intimately connected with the Father, the Son, and the Holy SpiritBring miracles of God’s love, mercy, compassion, wisdom, and righteousness into every aspect of life
In The Joseph Principles, you’ll discover specific steps to provide a clear pathway to the joyful and abundant life that Jesus provides for believers.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this encouraging if repetitive program, Scott (Jesus Speaks), cofounder of the American Telecast Corporation and Total Gym Fitness, gleans wisdom on overcoming troubles from the biblical tale of Joseph, who endured slavery and imprisonment to become the "most revered and highest-ranking individual in Pharaoh's empire." Through scriptural analysis and personal anecdotes, Scott outlines 12 principles to "overcome our hurts, our past traumas, and even our most heartbreaking experiences." Scott entreats readers to practice forgiveness, as Joseph forgave his brothers for selling him into slavery, because doing so frees one from the mental toll of holding a grudge. Noting that Joseph's interpretations of Pharaoh's dreams came to him from God, Scott recommends "listening to the whispers of God" and recounts when God spoke to him through a pastor who said Scott shouldn't worry about his son's recent cancer diagnosis, a suggestion that was vindicated when doctors found Scott's son to be tumor-free several days later. Scott rehashes this advice when he asks readers to expect "God to work his miracles through your faith" and again cites how Joseph's faith enabled him to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. Despite the recurring motif of drawing similar lessons from elements of Joseph's story that have already been covered, Scott largely succeeds in balancing accessible exegesis with illustrative personal reflections that find grace in Joseph's example. Christians will appreciate the reasonable guidance.
