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Review 1 for Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Impressions, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. - eBook
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Biblically true, concise, convicting, and just EXCELLENT!!!
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Helpful little book on finding God's will
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I really appreciated DeYoung's handling of the subject matter. He starts the book off by pointing out that many young people in today's society are having a hard time growing up and moving into Adulthood. I couldn't agree more with that thought. I really liked the thoughts DeYoung put behind that, it has a lot to do with the overload of information, overload of decisions to be made and the paralysis of not wanting to make a mistake. Thus DeYoung comes to the comment, "Just Do Something!"
In chapter two he gets down to the basics of the question, what is the will of God. Here is a quote from DeYoung, "The `will of God' is one of the most confusing phrases in the Christian vocabulary. Sometimes we speak of all things happening according to God's will. Other times we talk about being obedient and doing the will of God. And still other times we talk about finding the will of God. The confusion is due to our using the phrase `the will of God' in at least three different ways, typified in the previous three sentences." DeYoung then goes on to talk about these three differences and why they cause so much grief. His book is filled with good Theology and very practical advice.
As a pastor who works with many college age and young adults I know that they are struggling with this topic. How do I know whether God wants me to take this job, or go to this school or date this person? Those are big questions and they deserve answers. What I am really happy about is the fact that young people do want to know "The Will of God!" That is refreshing.
DeYoung gives very practical advice on the subject and plenty of thoughts for us to kick around in small groups. I think he very correctly points out that often times we need to "do something" and get off our worry chair. To often we feel that we can't proceed because we don't know what God wants. His point, very simply, if you love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and are seeking to do God's will then move ahead and make some decisions.
Now, before you make the decisions, do pray about them, do seek the advice of others, do go to Scripture and do some research. But once you have done that don't get nervous that you didn't hear a voice from heaven given you point blank direction. Take a step and move out. God will direct your steps. He will, as long as you are seeking His help give you gentle nudges that help you proceed in the right direction.
I really enjoyed DeYoung's treatment of this subject. I personally will keep copies of this on my shelf and when I have others coming asking advice about what God's will is I will be happy to share this book with them and go through it with them so that we can learn together.
Thank you Kevin for your insight and help.
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Review 3 for Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Impressions, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. - eBook
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Kevin does an excellent job of laying down false ideas most Christians fall into believing and the corrective path ahead for them. He uses scripture to backup his statements and His point is very simple ... ask God for direction but dang it ... get up and do something.
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Date:March 6, 2011
Christin
Anyone who has ever wanted to discover God’s will for their life should find this book helpful, no matter their age. While the book is aimed towards college age, the principles found in the book can be used by anyone.
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Review 5 for Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Impressions, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. - eBook
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Date:July 8, 2010
This is a great book. It is very helpful, practical, and yes... liberating. The author writes in a down-to-earth style while at the same time he doesn't speak down to his readers. He speaks the truth in love with a sense of humor. It is a message that is desperately needed in our day.
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Date:May 11, 2010
James Whittaker
Get busy! God uses busy people. I liked the book but felt that it was written to justify past choices. In a few places verses were taken out of context which bothers me because when they are in their setting, they shine much brighter.
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Date:February 12, 2010
Casey Taylor
I was impressed by Andrew DeYoungs Just Do Something. The title captures the thrust of his book: Christians should stop sitting around, worrying about divining Gods will, and get on with their lives.Sounds shocking at first glance, especially in a book all about Gods will. DeYoung candidly admits theres no shortage of books on the market telling us how to figure out exactly what God wants us to do. The majority of these, he acknowledges, claim that God has a perfect plan for your life, down to the details of who to marry and what to eat for breakfast. Nonsense, he argues, and I agree. The idea that God has every detail of my life mapped out is nowhere spelled out in the Bible and is full of logical holes. But God does give us his general will, the stuff God wants us all to do regardless of time and place. Its always wrong to murder and always good to be generous. DeYoung is basically rehashing St. Augustine: Love God and do as you please.How do the general guidelines work themselves out into the details of daily life? Wisdom. Having a heart and mind character shaped by God in Christ. As DeYoung says in ch. 5, Its about who you are, not where you are. Let God shape your character and the rest will fall into place. Just Do Something: How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Liver Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. is good reading in the finding Gods will for my life genre. I read this book on audiobook and the narrator, Adam Verner, did a good job in his delivery. A little wooden at times but alright nonetheless. Worth a read or a listen.*This book was provided by christian audio at no charge for the sole purpose of review.
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Date:September 13, 2009
Daniel Darling
So often Christians suffer from "paralysis by analysis", which is to say we over-spiritualize every single decision. Does God want me to buy a red Jeep or a Yellow Subaru? And all along our inaction, our failure to seize opportunities leaves us living lives without purpose and direction. Kevin DeYoung tackles Christian passivity head-on in his excellent book, Just Do Something. Oh, this is advice I want to share with young people, old people, and people in between. I have not found a more thoroughly biblical approach to finding and living God's will than this book. Kevin writes with humor, wit, and humility. He shares a pastor's heart. He writes from a practical, yet biblical Christian worldview. I read a lot of books every year. Very few could I say, without reservation, are life changing and worthy of passing on. This one most definitely is. I wish every single Christian, young or old, could read this book. Its that good.
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Date:July 15, 2009
Simply Seth
Having been set free from a Hyper Experientialism there was still some wrong over spiritualized thinking that remained. This book freed me to take action and not wait for the thunder to roar from heaven saying "go this way" or "choose this over that". I am greatly thankful for this book. I recommend it highly.
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Date:June 16, 2009
I love this book! I have known so many Christians (myself included) who struggle to find the will of God in making decisions. These decisions aren't regarding salvation, morality, or Christian growth, but decisions involving God's guidance and plan. What Christian girl (or guy) should I marry? Have I met "God's one" for me? What is God's career for me? What job does He want me to take? What house does He want me to buy? The list goes on and on. So many of us seek God's guidance by inner urges, open doors, fleeces, random comments in conversation, songs on the radio or themes in movies, etc., etc., etc. As a result, we become obsessed with finding God's will, and insecure as to whether or not we are ever fully in it.The author encourages the reader to cast all these distractions aside and simply seek the Kingdom. Once we are submitting to God's will for us as the Bible clearly defines it, then we simply use the mind we have been given and make choices. He does advise consulting Scripture, godly counsel and prayer in making decisions.When it comes to marriage, he is particularly pointed towards believers who want to marry but wait too long to do so. He addresses the reluctant men, "Men, if you want to be married, find a godly gal, treat her right, talk to her parents, pop the question, tie the knot, and start making babies."This book is must-read for young and old alike, for any Christian who has struggled in seeking and wanting to obey God's will. Get it, read it and relax in following your Lord!
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Date:April 28, 2009
Crestviewer
The core theme of this book is refreshing and freeing. In brief, Kevin knows God's will for you and me: "that we live holy, set-apart lives" (pg 58, from I Thes. 4.3). We should pursue that and, well, do stuff. Live in wisdom and be sensitive to God's guidance. Don't live paralyzed and unable to take risks. And don't exist in fear of missing God's perfect plan (for he's not playing I'll Hide and You Seek My Will with us). I was involved in the publishing of this book, and I saw it at every stage of development...yet I couldn't help but pick it up and re-read it when my finished copy arrived. Just Do Something is good and timely - a message that I need to be reminded of. Kevin's writing is clear and engaging. He uses stories and examples to effectively make points, and the text is rooted in scripture. Some humor is mixed in, but it doesn't come at the expense of the significant points that he's making. For people like me - often weighed-down with life decisions and faced with innumerable choices on a daily basis - I can't recommend Kevin's balanced and biblical wisdom highly enough.
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