When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight For Joy

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A friend of mine gave me this book in Bible college after we had a rather lengthy and candid discussion about our passion (or lack thereof) for God... (show more)

A friend of mine gave me this book in Bible college after we had a rather lengthy and candid discussion about our passion (or lack thereof) for God. I was constantly frustrated because I could make myself do my Christian duties like giving, personal evangelism, Bible reading, prayer, etc. but I was not passionate about them. Maybe it would be more accurate to say that I greatly desired the performance of those disciplines (because I thought that the blessing of God would not rest on me if I didn't do them) but I did not greatly desire the God to whom the disciplines were ultimately to be directed. God used Piper's Biblical, rational, and weighty teaching to replace my focus on ministerial success, "the power of God," and being a disciplined Christian with a single vision for our great God and the pleasurable pursuit of His glory. Thanks be to God, I am still fulfilling my Christian duties with greater regularity than I did in Bible college; however, there is one major difference. I now do these things out of a sense of desire as opposed to a sense of duty. Instead of the Christian disciplines being an end in themselves, they are now a means to an all-satisfying end--God. (show less)

 

 

by Justin Harris

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excellent book, in my opinion, for those that have gone through depression or are counseling people through depression. I would not recommend for ... (show more)

excellent book, in my opinion, for those that have gone through depression or are counseling people through depression. I would not recommend for a personal read for the person currently in depression. It is not very heart-oriented, though very truthful. Therefore I find this one of the worst good books written by Piper. (show less)

 

 

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  This book changed my life. Without a doubt, the most influential book (outside the Bible) that has shaped my Christian thinking and theology. This book is so great because it hammers the point that the point of the Christian walk is the relationship with Jesus Christ. All our worth is to be found in the redemptive work of Christ and our treasure must be the Lord Jesus Christ himself. I remember quite vividly after reading halfway through this book, getting on my knees and praying to God t... (show more)

  This book changed my life. Without a doubt, the most influential book (outside the Bible) that has shaped my Christian thinking and theology. This book is so great because it hammers the point that the point of the Christian walk is the relationship with Jesus Christ. All our worth is to be found in the redemptive work of Christ and our treasure must be the Lord Jesus Christ himself. I remember quite vividly after reading halfway through this book, getting on my knees and praying to God that he would be my joy, and immediately my heart was set on fire, I was quiet an amazing experience. After that prayer my life as a Christian was radically changed, and through that change, I yearned for a deeper relationship with Christ and I began to jump into theology and really setting my eyes and motives upon Christ. I owe it all to this book, fantastic, I can't say enough about it. I read this book two years ago and it is still the first book that I recommend to any Christian. I love it. Thank you John Piper. Amen! (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook-användare on Apr 22, 2009 at 02:07AM

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  As a companion to desiring God, this book provides the practical answer to the question - well, if I'm supposed to find so much joy in God, why is that the battle is so hard, and my worship so mediocre much of the time? Piper invites us compellingly to fight for true joys that are solid, lasting and ultimately satisfying in God. Practical and useful in the Christian battle to "rejoice in the Lord always". Includes a very helpful chapter on "wielding the world in the fight for j... (show more)

  As a companion to desiring God, this book provides the practical answer to the question - well, if I'm supposed to find so much joy in God, why is that the battle is so hard, and my worship so mediocre much of the time? Piper invites us compellingly to fight for true joys that are solid, lasting and ultimately satisfying in God. Practical and useful in the Christian battle to "rejoice in the Lord always". Includes a very helpful chapter on "wielding the world in the fight for joy". If you are a closet ascetic like me, this turns you inside out! (show less)

   

  by Hugh Griffin on Dec 07, 2007 at 01:31PM

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