Editorial Reviews. About the Author. Gordon T. Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University) is the president of Ambrose University and.
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He outlines and explains how one can abandon our entire self to the love and goodness of God. He explains how when we are open to God, He gives us His grace and helps us recognize His voice during times of decision. As we learn to do this, our confidence grows and we can experience the fullness of Him.
We give our control to Him and accept what God allows as well as His timing. We are able to make our own decisions, however, when we relinquish ourselves to God, we seek Him and He meets with us.
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He sometimes communicates very specifically. Seeking God requires a personal relationship with him, which is often complex, but positions us to be transformed by Him as we give ourselves to Him. As we have a close relationship with God, He gives us discernment to encounter His will and purpose.
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Discernment gives us the opportunity to deepen that relationship so our decisions come out of our closeness with God. We will not get the clear answers we might want, but a deep assurance that we are living in response to God. Gordon talks about the importance of listening.
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In listening, God speaks to us in regards to our situation. He helps us through the things we are going through. The foundation of our learning to hear God is to grow and develop discernment. I appreciated some of the points in this book, there is some good spiritual wisdom in it, and there is a great bibliography for those seeking more on spiritual discernment. However, I left the book feeling no closer to understanding discernment than when I came to it, in large part, I think, because the author shoots his arguments in the foot with some poor content organization and failure to clearly define his central points.
For example, in a section referring to another author's work on the d I appreciated some of the points in this book, there is some good spiritual wisdom in it, and there is a great bibliography for those seeking more on spiritual discernment. For example, in a section referring to another author's work on the distinction between basic and instrumental decisions, he summarizes what is meant by basic decisions but doesn't correspondingly define instrumental decisions. Another example is that on the one hand, Gordon argues that "to discern is to distinguish the voice of God from the noise of this world and the false witness of the Evil One" and on the other hand argues that discernment is not a choice between good and evil but two good options.
I appreciated Gordon's points about making decisions in light of your whole life, not just in a work or other isolated context. Also about including others who know you well when you're wrestling with a decision. I even like the way he challenges some of the conventional wisdom on discernment, such as simply making decisions based on "open doors. May 04, Shirley rated it it was amazing. Discernment is one of those things that I find very difficult yet I find myself constantly in situations where discernment is necessary.
Although you'll never find a book that gives you a step by step formula on how to discern or should be very wary if you do come across one , often Christian books are just full of fluffly mantras and Christianese. Although that's all good a Discernment is one of those things that I find very difficult yet I find myself constantly in situations where discernment is necessary. Although that's all good and great and probably very true, what the heck does that mean?
I appreciate that although this book is about a topic that may sometimes be very foreign, it is more than just fluff and is incredibly helpful and practical. Some of the things covered in the book might even be common sense, but who doesn't need to be reminded that God loves us and forgives us and not walking in that truth might prevent us from hearing Him?
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Jan 24, Katrina rated it it was amazing. Don't mind the cover of this book, it is very insightful for those to understand where God's will and their will meet in terms of discernment and vocation. Here's a quote for a sample: You are seeking what is best for you in your situation at this time and in response to the call of God on your life. Discernment is profoundly personal and individual. There is no tidy, neat ma Don't mind the cover of this book, it is very insightful for those to understand where God's will and their will meet in terms of discernment and vocation.
There is no tidy, neat manual on how to live the Christian life, applicable to all people in all circumstances. Smith, Listening to God in Times of Choice, p. Dec 02, Adam Shaeffer rated it really liked it. It's clear, concise, and presents a solid model of how we as Christians ought to live and make decisions. We don't look for "open doors" and we don't just rely on wisdom. We wait, we listen for the Spirit, we pray, we use our wisdom.
In short, we discern. I especially appreciate Smith's Epilogue in which he clearly states that in order for discernment to "work," we must be open to God. We must be receptive. BUt it i It's clear, concise, and presents a solid model of how we as Christians ought to live and make decisions.
Listening to God in Times of Choice: Book review
BUt it is as myself that I am open to God--all that I am. I do not offer him what I wish I was, but what I am; I do not offer him something I compare with others, but only what I have. May 06, Rosa rated it it was amazing. He clearly lays out subtle yet important slippery areas and makes this a great handbook for those who treasures decision-making as an important responsibility. I will read his other books clear-headed, well-rounded, in-depth practical wisdom Smith offers a holistic set of applied wisdom that taps all of our cognitive resources: I will read his other books on vocation and calling.
Aug 06, Jason Larsen rated it really liked it. A wonderful book to read either before, during, or after life decisions are made.
Take your time, highlight, and take notes as you read. You'll also do well to process the content with others - especially a spouse. Sep 15, Charlie rated it did not like it. Didn't get much out of it.
The text didn't add to the chapter titles much that wasn't already obvious. For instance, stress gets in the way of discernment: Yep, but don't need a chapter discussing it. Dec 12, Mark Thomas rated it really liked it. Very good guide to something most everyone struggles to understand Recommended by a mentor at L'Abri Canada Alisa Rehn rated it it was amazing Jun 03, Brandon rated it really liked it Mar 10, Joy rated it it was amazing Jul 24, Jim rated it it was amazing Jan 08, Amanda rated it really liked it Oct 12, Stephanie Wright rated it really liked it Jul 25, Susan rated it liked it Mar 02, Sheldon Mann rated it liked it Mar 29, Vickie Laclare rated it it was amazing May 29, Sondra Jones rated it really liked it Dec 31, Betsy Hartman rated it it was amazing Nov 06, Darcy Posselli rated it really liked it Mar 17, Josh Shelley rated it really liked it May 01, Nithin Thompson rated it liked it Jan 29, Stephen rated it it was amazing Jan 17, Janice rated it it was amazing Feb 25, Brad Fuller rated it really liked it May 30, Laurie rated it it was amazing Dec 25,