A Liberating Approach To Finding God's Will
Table of Contents1. The Long Road to Nowhere
2. The Will of God in Christianese
3. Directionally Challenged
4. Our Magic 8-Ball God
5. A Better Way
6. Ordinary Guidance and Supernatural Surprises
7. Tools of the Trade
8. The Way of Wisdom
9. Work, Wedlock, and God's Will
10. The End of the Matter
Kevin DeYoung blends humor and wisdom in this quick read on discerning God's will. DeYoung accurately addresses our generation as the twenty-somethings who tinker with indecision, remaining in "adolescence" forever. Today's unparalleled freedom and opportunity brings about paralyzing confusion, anxiety, and indecision, leaving us more baffled than ever when seeking to discern God's will for our lives. After comically identifying dangerous myths and bad assumptions about discerning God's will, DeYoung gives a straight-forward imperative to wisely walk by faith and 'Just Do Something'. He writes, "Trusting in God's will of decree is good. Following His will of desire is obedient. Waiting for God's will of direction is a mess" (26). We should make decisions that are informed by God's Word, wise counsel, and prayer. Then we can finally walk with wisdom, freedom, and sometimes even speed. DeYoung provides a proactive freedom in finding God's will which is refreshing and motivating to read.
I've now bought 9 copies of this book and handed them out to upperclassmen as they're currently making significant life decisions. Reading it sparked great conversations, and I heard positive reviews plus tons of thank-yous for an easy to read, yet super clarifying and applicable book. This will continue to be my go-to book for questions about finding God's will.
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