To will God's will

by Ben Campbell Johnson

Book Overview

Popular author Ben Campbell Johnson views Christian life as a journey toward God and himself as one of the travelers. He describes how the spiritual life develops in relation to the events, perceptions, and interpretations of every day. Enriched by stories as well as biblical and personal examples, this clearly written book can guide Christians on their most important journey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664240860
• ISBN13: 9780664240868
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

FIRST STEPS

Spirituality can be defined as an act of allowing God's will to manifest itself in one's life. One asks the question as to how this is done? To Will God's Will gives us the initial steps in beginning this journey. Johnson's text encourages you to allow God's will to take control over your life. You are shown how to get to know God better through the process of embarking on a spiritual journey. It is through the sharing of the story of your life's journey that you are able to know yourself and consider God's accompaniment with you throughout your life. To Will God's Will points out the process by which this intimate journey can take place. This excellent spiritual primer points out ways on how you can maintain that focus on God through various spiritual disciplines in addition to the worship experience. Johnson provides a number of exercises and questions for one to use after each chapter as you embark upon the spiritual journey. Used alone or in a group this book will shake your preconceived notions about God and will inspire you to form a deeper relationship with God in your spiritual walk.