A
Woman
After
God’s Own
Heart
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
George, Elizabeth, 1944–
A woman after God’s own heart / Elizabeth George.
p. cm.
ISBN 1–56507-533–1 (Trade Edition)
ISBN 0–7369-0867–6 (Deluxe Edition)
1. Women—Prayer-books and devotions—English. 2. Christian women—Religious life.
3. Women—Conduct of life. I. Title.
BV4844.G43 1997 96–45436
248.8’43—dc21 CIP
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To my cherished friends and daughters
Katherine George Zaengle
and
Courtney George Seitz
who share my deep desire to become
women after God’s own heart.
Contents
2. A Heart Abiding in God’s Word
3. A Heart Committed to Prayer
Part Two: The Pursuit of God’s Priorities
Her Husband
8. A Heart That Loves, Part II
Her Children
9. A Heart That Values Being a Mother
10. A Heart That Prays Faithfully
11. A Heart Overflowing with Motherly Affection, Part I
12. A Heart Overflowing with Motherly Affection, Part II
Her Home
13. A Heart That Makes a House a Home
14. A Heart That Watches Over the Home
15. A Heart That Creates Order from Chaos
16. A Heart That Weaves a Tapestry of Beauty
Her Self
17. A Heart Strengthened by Spiritual Growth
18. A Heart Enriched by Joy in the Lord
Her Ministry
19. A Heart That Shows It Cares
Part Three: The Practice of God’s Priorities
21. A Heart That Seeks First Things First
22. Following After God’s Heart
Imagine living life so that people thought of each of us—today and long after we’re gone—as a woman after God’s own heart!
Thousands of years after he walked this earth, we still think of King David—the faithful shepherd boy who slew Goliath, the warrior who mercifully spared King Saul’s life on more than one occasion, ...
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About A Woman After God’s Own HeartGenuine peace and joy come when women follow God in every area of their lives—and become women after His heart, With warmth and grace, Elizabeth George shares practical, scriptural insights on how you can pursue God’s priorities concerning: • your husband-foster a deep commitment to serve and honor him • your children-pray faithfully for them and teach them God's Word • your home-create a nurturing atmosphere and a tapestry of beauty • your walk with the Lord-grow through love of Scripture and in discipleship • your ministry-learn to reach out and become and encourager Let God fulfill His greatest desire for you. Allow Him to transform you by preparing your heart and mind to embrace His incredible work. You'll find lasting joy and peace in a life of prayer, a life of priorities, a life as A Woman After God's Own Heart |
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