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Divinely Designed
Being changed into the image of Jesus
Being changed into the image of Jesus
Foreword
by John L. Sandford,
Co-founder, Elijah House, Inc.
Ed Kurath has composed a most helpful workbook for Christian prayer therapists, for those
receiving their ministry, and in fact for every Christian in their walk with the Lord. Clear
concise definitions help to clear away possible confusions. Copious biblical quotes and
references ground the entire field of inner healing in the biblical base in which it was birthed
and to which it belongs, demolishing the confusions of some who may still have tried to
maintain that this ministry is unbiblical. The format enables easy comprehension of
sometimes-complex material, and the many diagrams add clarity - "one picture is worth a
thousand words."
Ed's book is unique among the many I have recommended in that he includes many quotes and
footnotes from theological and professional counseling sources. This gives the book a wider
range and perspective than most.
Ed speaks of the "Treasure Inside," and of our need to love and treasure our hidden treasure.
This is especially valuable because it introduces a positive note of transformation into what God
intended us to be all along. So often, inner healing books focus so much upon discovering the
hidden evil practices of our fallen nature (see Colossians 3:9-10) that counselors, following that
lead, have sometimes tended to leave their clients feeling squashed and worthless. Ed's
emphasis lifts both counselors and clients into the resurrection side of healing, and thus into
hope that abides.
Thus, Ed lifts the ministry of prayer counseling beyond mere healing, or restoration to
functionality, into God's eternal purposes of redeeming and transforming His children's
character into the nature of Jesus, which is what the word "salvation" truly means. Many in
the counseling field see their task as healing, i.e. fixing broken parts so they work. Ed places
prayer ministry in its true context, the work of our Lord Jesus Christ not only to restore us
but to use every incident of our lives to write into our character that blessed nature - His - that
alone equips us for eternity.
The book is intended to be a practical guide for all Christians who are serious about their walk
with the Lord, for those who want to be more successful in obeying Him than they have
hitherto been able. Those who are willing to do the hard work required to walk in the new way
will discover great rewards. The rewards will come from the Lord as you become the person He
has always wanted you to be.
At the same time the book is not intended only for those who have serious emotional struggles,
but rather for all of God's children. We all fall short, and the Lord wants us to be more
successful.
To counselors I would also say, this book should become a most valued and active resource in
the libraries of all those whom the Lord calls to minister to the depths of others' hearts and
lives. I recommend you make it a daily workbook, especially urging clients to read it and put it
to work as they proceed in prayer therapy, and beyond, in their daily lives.
Copyright 2003 Edward Kurath
by John L. Sandford,
Co-founder, Elijah House, Inc.
Ed Kurath has composed a most helpful workbook for Christian prayer therapists, for those
receiving their ministry, and in fact for every Christian in their walk with the Lord. Clear
concise definitions help to clear away possible confusions. Copious biblical quotes and
references ground the entire field of inner healing in the biblical base in which it was birthed
and to which it belongs, demolishing the confusions of some who may still have tried to
maintain that this ministry is unbiblical. The format enables easy comprehension of
sometimes-complex material, and the many diagrams add clarity - "one picture is worth a
thousand words."
Ed's book is unique among the many I have recommended in that he includes many quotes and
footnotes from theological and professional counseling sources. This gives the book a wider
range and perspective than most.
Ed speaks of the "Treasure Inside," and of our need to love and treasure our hidden treasure.
This is especially valuable because it introduces a positive note of transformation into what God
intended us to be all along. So often, inner healing books focus so much upon discovering the
hidden evil practices of our fallen nature (see Colossians 3:9-10) that counselors, following that
lead, have sometimes tended to leave their clients feeling squashed and worthless. Ed's
emphasis lifts both counselors and clients into the resurrection side of healing, and thus into
hope that abides.
Thus, Ed lifts the ministry of prayer counseling beyond mere healing, or restoration to
functionality, into God's eternal purposes of redeeming and transforming His children's
character into the nature of Jesus, which is what the word "salvation" truly means. Many in
the counseling field see their task as healing, i.e. fixing broken parts so they work. Ed places
prayer ministry in its true context, the work of our Lord Jesus Christ not only to restore us
but to use every incident of our lives to write into our character that blessed nature - His - that
alone equips us for eternity.
The book is intended to be a practical guide for all Christians who are serious about their walk
with the Lord, for those who want to be more successful in obeying Him than they have
hitherto been able. Those who are willing to do the hard work required to walk in the new way
will discover great rewards. The rewards will come from the Lord as you become the person He
has always wanted you to be.
At the same time the book is not intended only for those who have serious emotional struggles,
but rather for all of God's children. We all fall short, and the Lord wants us to be more
successful.
To counselors I would also say, this book should become a most valued and active resource in
the libraries of all those whom the Lord calls to minister to the depths of others' hearts and
lives. I recommend you make it a daily workbook, especially urging clients to read it and put it
to work as they proceed in prayer therapy, and beyond, in their daily lives.
Copyright 2003 Edward Kurath
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