Forever Ruined for the Ordinary : The Adventure of Hearing and Obeying the Voice of God

by Dawson, Joy

• ISBN13: 9780785266822
• ISBN10: 0785266828
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

Joy Dawson describes what happened when she decided to follow God with an obedient heart: "I was tuned in and turned on to God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. I took off on an adventure of a lifetime... hearing and obeying God's voice. I was forever ruined for the ordinary." Emphasizing God's commitment to be personally involved in our lives, Joy shares the lessons of a lifetime of faithful obedience to God. Through stories and biblical teaching, she helps readers discover the excitement of learning how to listen to God, joyfully obey Him, and see the wonder of the results that follow. The book includes the twenty-four ways God speaks to men and women, three characteristics of obedience, guidelines for seeking guidance, and secrets to a more intimate walk with God.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Everyone's Privilege	1	(14)
Conditions for Hearing God's Voice	15	(28)
Twenty-Four Ways God Speaks	43	(138)
Ways God Speaks Through His Word
Ways God Speaks Through What We See
Ways God Speaks Through Our Hearing
Ways God Speaks Through an Awareness in Our Spirits
Many Reasons Why God Delays Answers
Tests and Purposes Connected with Delays	89	(22)
Warnings and Explanations
Dealing with Deception and Presumption	111	(20)
The Importance, Characteristics of Bible Standards, and Evidences of Obedience
The Evidences, Consequences, and Checklists Related to Disobedience	131	(32)
Who Is Your Role Model?
The Greatest Challenge, Opportunity, and Fulfillment	163	(18)
Appendix A: What It Means to Commit Your Life to the Lord Jesus Christ	181	(6)
Appendix B: Essentials for Progress as a Christian	187	(6)
Appendix C: Additional Resources Related to Obedience at the End of Section 6	193	(4)
Appendix D: Resource Guide	197