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Summary: One of the BEST books I have ever read!!
Review: As a college student struggling to discern God's will for my life, this book was very helpful to me. Chuck Swindoll lays out a practical method for discerning God's will for your life which is centered on searching the Scriptures. I am grateful for the teaching and for how God used it in my life. This is one of the best books I have ever read...I could not put it down!
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Summary: One of the BEST books I have ever read!!
Review: As a college student struggling to discern God's will for my life, this book was very helpful to me. Chuck Swindoll lays out a practical method for discerning God's will for your life which is centered on searching the Scriptures. I am grateful for the teaching and for how God used it in my life. This is one of the best books I have ever read...I could not put it down!
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Summary: If you are searching, read this...
Review: Both good and bad happen in our lives and in the lives of others. Why? Can't explain it? Trying to figure out what God is up to?Can we reason using what we know to arrive at a satisfying answer? Excuses and rationalizations lead to frustration, anger at God or increased pride. Swindoll rightly tells us to think Biblically. He calls it reasoning theologically. That is, reason that God is sovereign. Seek his will. Study the Bible. Wait perceptively for His understanding and the Spirit's prompting. Pray earnestly. Listen to wise counsel. Be willing to take risks and be persecuted. Expect God to surprise you. In all, realize that God is working to conform each of us to the image of Christ. God opens and closes doors in the process that causes successful growth toward that purpose. Why specific events happen are a mystery otherwise. As Christians we can know His moral will and make wise choices accordingly. Inner peace follows regardless of circumstances. Make sure you have it. God is in control. Relax. The Lord's mercy never ceases. The Lord's compassions never fail. The Lord's faithfulness never diminishes.
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Summary: If you are searching, read this...
Review: Both good and bad happen in our lives and in the lives of others. Why? Can't explain it? Trying to figure out what God is up to? Can we reason using what we know to arrive at a satisfying answer? Excuses and rationalizations lead to frustration, anger at God or increased pride. Swindoll rightly tells us to think Biblically. He calls it reasoning theologically. That is, reason that God is sovereign. Seek his will. Study the Bible. Wait perceptively for His understanding and the Spirit's prompting. Pray earnestly. Listen to wise counsel. Be willing to take risks and be persecuted. Expect God to surprise you. In all, realize that God is working to conform each of us to the image of Christ. God opens and closes doors in the process that causes successful growth toward that purpose. Why specific events happen are a mystery otherwise. As Christians we can know His moral will and make wise choices accordingly. Inner peace follows regardless of circumstances. Make sure you have it. God is in control. Relax. The Lord's mercy never ceases. The Lord's compassions never fail. The Lord's faithfulness never diminishes.
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Summary: Straight talk and wonderful insights for struggling people.
Review: Have you ever wrestled with God in an effort to discern his will for your life? If so, I believe you'll benefit immensely from this recent offering by Chuck Swindoll. It has been an invaluable resource for me, because in recent months I have realized that the Lord is calling me away from my career as a lawyer and into full time Christian ministry. Talk about needing to figure out God's will!! This book has no "magic bullets" in it. It can't answer all your questions about where God is leading you. Chuck admits that, and makes no bones about it, in the first pages. But what he offers instead are some solid, practical insights from scripture that should affect our attitude about God's will. He emphasizes God's wonderful attributes, and in particular his sovereignty, to give comfort and hope to those who are confused about the Lord's purpose for their lives. Chuck also firmly yet lovingly reminds how NOT to try to figure out God's will. This is neither rocket science nor witchcraft -- it's pure holy mystery. You can't figure it out by coming in the side door. The overwhelming emphasis is on learning to trust the God who loves us infinitely, and who has our best interests at heart. In other words, God's will is in the journey more than the destination as we walk with him in that relationship of love and trust. I recommend this book very highly for every believer, but especially for anyone who is going through a major crisis of faith in seeking God's will. You won't get hard answers, but you'll get insights that will speak to your heart. Giant thanks to brother Chuck!
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Summary: The Mystery of God's Will
Review: I have read a number of books on this topic, and needless to say, this was the best one, of all. Chuck's humble approach, and real-life illustrations, helped me to APPLY what I read, immediately! Thank you, Chuck Swindoll, and thank You, God, for loving us so much that You are patient with our feeble attempts to understand You!
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Summary: One of the BEST
Review: I have read a number of books on this topic, and needless to say, this was the best one, of all. Chuck's humble approach, and real-life illustrations, helped me to APPLY what I read, immediately! Thank you, Chuck Swindoll, and thank You, God, for loving us so much that You are patient with our feeble attempts to understand You!
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Summary: If you're down, this is the book to read!
Review: Lately, I've been very down and questioned where God is and what He wants from me. One night while desperate for encouragement, I stopped in a Christian book store and picked up this book. I couldn't put it down! This is the only book I own that I will never lend out. Instead, I will buy copies for people I think it may help. I will read this one many times!
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Summary: If you're down, this is the book to read!
Review: Lately, I've been very down and questioned where God is and what He wants from me. One night while desperate for encouragement, I stopped in a Christian book store and picked up this book. I couldn't put it down! This is the only book I own that I will never lend out. Instead, I will buy copies for people I think it may help. I will read this one many times!
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Summary: Sometimes it takes a book
Review: Sometimes you know something deep in your heart, but it takes someone else to point them out and make them clear for you. In my case, I had been struggling with God's plans for me, and it took this book to remind me of what I already knew in my heart-"The Lord's mercies never cease. The Lord's compassions never fail. The Lord's faithfulness never diminshes." This book clearly outlines how we can find and use God's will. I particularly enjoyed the extensive use of Biblical scripture, including passages from the little read Lamentations and Job. Swindoll had a way of presenting this complicated and mysterious topic in a way that made me say "duh!" I needed this book, and will recommend to many friends.
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