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Why do I feel so incomplete?\u201d \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\tAnd part of the reason is what Dave and Ann Wilson have been talking with John Elmore about today. If you\u2019re not living a surrendered life, then you\u2019re going to find yourself frustrated, angry, alone, messed up, like John was. And the place where freedom starts is with Jesus. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\tJohn realized that; he\u2019s written a book called <em>Freedom Starts Today<\/em> that is about overcoming struggles and addictions, which you have to do, day in and day out. Whatever has been the struggle or the addiction that has been controlling your life, John\u2019s book can paint a picture for you of how you get from where you are to where you want to be and where God wants you to be. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\tWe would love to send you a copy of this book. In fact, we\u2019re sending it out this week to any of you who would like to get a copy. If you could make a donation to help support the ongoing work of this ministry, the book is our gift to you. <em>FamilyLife Today<\/em> is listener-dependent, so your financial support is what makes this daily program possible. It makes all that we do, here, at FamilyLife possible. We\u2019re so grateful for the listeners who help underwrite the cost of this program. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\tAnd again, today, if you could make a one-time donation, or if you\u2019d like to find out about being a monthly <em>FamilyLife Today<\/em> Legacy Partner, go to our website, FamilyLifeToday.com; make your donation online; and request your copy of John Elmore\u2019s book, <em>Freedom Starts Today<\/em>. You can also call 1-800-FL-TODAY to make your donation over the phone, and request the book that way. We look forward to sending you the book; and thanks, in advance, for your financial support that makes life change possible and helps strengthen marriages and families. 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