Author: Jean-Pierre de Caussade
Publisher: Paraclete Press
ISBN: 1612612121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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"The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures for the surrendered soul" This inspirational classic was compiled more than a century after the death of its author, the French Jesuit, Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Gathered from the notes, discussions, and letters that he left behind, these reflections focus on accepting the will of God with an open heart, and learning to slow down and live life in the "sacrament of the present moment." "I count myself blessed that, at an important juncture in my life, a wise elder introduced me to the writings of Caussade. From them I gained not only the guidance I needed to traverse a difficult terrain, but also a permanent element in my outlook on life: an appreciation of the operation of God's providence and my need to be receptive of that providence despite the lack of full understanding and the pressure of contrary desires." --Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. from the Introduction
Author: Rev. Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure
Publisher: TAN Books
ISBN: 1618909169
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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"To remain indifferent to good fortune or to adversity by accepting it all from the hand of God without questioning, not to ask for things to be done as we would like them but as God wishes, to make the intention of all our prayers that God's will should be perfectly accomplished in ourselves and in all creatures is to find the secret of happiness and content."
Author: Laura Story
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0785226303
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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Most of us long to be in control—of our schedule, our relationships, and our future. Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams? But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision. And again and again she learned that even in the midst of shattered dreams, God’s plan brought greater joy than she could have imagined. Now the Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save” shares her powerful story of finding blessing in her deepest pain. In, I Give Up, Laura explores: How to delight in God’s gifts no matter your circumstances. Why waiting on God is a daily decision, not a step-by-step process. The strength we find from meditating on God’s Word. Why surrendering to God leads to reconciliation with others. How the things we consider to be losses are ways for God to display his glory. As Laura writes, she no longer wants to be in control of her life. She wants to be rooted in the God who is in control. I Give Up will help you Discover a deeper life of worship, a fuller life of joy, and a freer life of true surrender as you open your hands to God. And give up.
Author: Elisabeth Elliot
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1493434470
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
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In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Joyful Surrender, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of all times. She shows readers how to - discipline the mind, body, possessions, time, and feelings - overcome anxiety - change poor habits and attitudes - trust God in times of trial and hardship - let Christ have control in all areas of life Elliot masterfully and gently takes readers through Scripture, personal stories, and incisive observations of the world around her to help them discover the understanding that our fulfillment as human beings depends on our answer to God's call to obedience.
Author: Gregory Kerr
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 9781439260838
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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And Jesus said to Gregory, "Do this one thing and you will be mine. Surrender! This is the flame of love that calls all souls to My mercy. This is My hope for mankind to live in peace." Since August of 1991, he has been receiving visions and messages from God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and has been called to be a messenger of God's love. Gregory, whose life is dedicated to the Lord, guides us, In the Joy of Surrender, along a journey in the beauty and serenity of God's love and faith, eternal and miraculous. In this journal of inspirational messages, day after day we are brought closer to God's love to rise beyond fear and despair, where peace and joy are not only possible, but exist within our hearts. We are called to return to the arms of God that will illuminate our souls, our hearts, and our lives.
Author: Mother Teresa
Publisher: Christian Large Print
ISBN: 9780802726766
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Mother Teresa describes the joy of surrendering oneself to Jesus Christ and leading a Christian life
Author: Keith Miller
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768492351
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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The sevenfold expressions of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2, Revelation 4:5) unfolds the deep and mysterious secrets of the kingdom and empowers you to do the extraordinary so that Jesus will receive glory and honor through His great power working in and through you. You'll hunger to awaken everyday drenched in a fresh anointing as you tap into the ceaseless supply of fresh oil that is the fullness of the sevenfold expressions of the Holy Spirit. Surrender to the Spirit will release and activate wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, and knowledge and the fear of the Lord in your life in a dramatic, life changing, empowering, and dynamic new way.
Author: Alexander Lowen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101501650
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 353
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Surrender to your body and recover joy Alexander Lowen, famous student of Wilhelm Reich and founder of Bioenergetics, reveals in this book how to reclaim a natural, childlike state of joy through exercises that revive the body's vitality and liberate the energy of suppressed feelings. Using examples from four decades of clinical practice, Lowen shows how painful emotional experiences—from sexual abuse and fear of dying to the anger and heartbreak all human beings experience in life—are manifested in bodily symptoms. He then instructs readers how to listen for and answer the unique signals in the body that serve as internal cries for freedom. The vibrant health that results has a wide range of holistic benefits for the total being, including enhanced sexual pleasure and heightened spirituality. Joy, the culmination of Lowen’s life work, is a wonderfully hopeful and transformational guide from one of the pioneers of body/mind therapy.
Author: Simon Petrus Berkhout
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781504330701
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Joy, Peace, Contentment, and Happiness ... Are Yours for the Taking intertwines a spiritual memoir and a devotional reflection on surrendering to the will of God. From the strong fiber that emerges from this entwining, Simon Petrus Berkhout, a native of Holland who immigrated to Canada at a young age, fashions an approachable guide to seeing, in faith, the gifts- joy, peace, contentment and happiness-God offers all who live according to His ways. Eight chapters tell the story of the author's journey and bring his life into conversation with voices from the Christian tradition that speak of surrender, particularly, The Joy of Full Surrender, the classic work by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, SJ. After briefly recounting his life, the author presents chapters that include pages with space for the reader to record thoughts and questions, turning the work into a kind of spiritual journal. These chapters address spiritual awakenings, acceptance and surrender, being consciously present in the moment, meditating, and attending to one's physical wellbeing. When you take stock of your life and find that challenges and burdens weigh upon you, leading you to wonder about you and your reason for being here, then Joy, Peace, Contentment, and Happiness ..... Are Yours for the Taking can serve as a simple, yet profound guide to submitting your life to God, learning how to follow His will, and discovering that His outstretched hands hold gifts that are yours for the taking-joy, peace, contentment, and happiness. Go ahead, take them; He offers these gifts to you.
Author: Boyd Bailey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734952292
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Seeking God's Heart is filled with 365, 3-minute daily devotionals. Each scripture based devotional is written real-time from Boyd Bailey's daily walk with the Lord. Join us as a fellow "wisdom hunter" as we seek to apply unchanging Truth in a changing world. "I read at least two devotionals a year, but these Wisdom Hunters writings are at the top of my most favorite list. Boyd is a modern day Oswald Chambers. What truth and what depth." - Johnny Hunt, First Baptist Church Woodstock, Past President Southern Baptist Convention
