Guard Us, Guide Us: Divine Leading in Life's Decisions

UPC Code: 9780801013034

Overview

Guard Us, Guide Us: Divine Leading in Life's Decisions by esteemed theologians J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom offers a biblically grounded, insightful look into how God guides believers through life’s pivotal decisions. This book serves as a comforting resource for those seeking clarity and assurance in discerning God’s will, providing practical insights to overcome fears and uncertainties around making choices aligned with divine guidance. With wisdom and a reassuring tone, Packer and Nystrom address common misconceptions about God’s guidance, offering encouragement for believers to move forward with confidence in God’s direction.

Product Features

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication Date: March 1, 2008
• Page Count: 272 pages
• ISBN-10: 0801013038
• ISBN-13: 978-0801013034
• Item Weight: 1 pound
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches

Interesting Facts

• Practical and Theological: Renowned theologian J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God, combines forces with Carolyn Nystrom to offer a blend of theological wisdom and practical advice that makes complex theological concepts approachable.
• Addresses Common Fears: This book particularly helps those who feel uncertain about discerning God's will or fear making the wrong decisions by addressing prevalent fears and encouraging a peaceful, faith-centered approach to life choices.
• Encouraging Faith in Action: Guard Us, Guide Us promotes an active, trusting faith that encourages believers to seek God in both large and small decisions, offering biblical examples and sound counsel on how to follow divine direction in everyday life.

Publishers

Baker Books is well-regarded for its contributions to Christian literature, particularly works that provide thoughtful, biblical insights and support for personal and spiritual growth.

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From Publishers Weekly

Christians have long struggled over discerning where and how God leads in their lives, a tense sensitivity as described by Packer, an evangelical theologian, and Nystrom, a freelance writer who has collaborated with him before. The pair delves deep into the Bible and Christian tradition to reveal the many layers associated with God's guidance, a concept that for many Christian people evokes both fascination and fear. First comes a spiritual health checkup, because without spiritual health things simply won't come right. The keys to true God-given guidance come from reliance on God's teachings and commandments in scripture; spiritual wisdom; advice from godly friends; relevant models from the past; and, finally, the Holy Spirit. Each chapter is a thorough, logical and meaty discussion of the many dimensions of the subject, often addressing mistakes and misconceptions regarding how exactly God leads. God's guidance, the authors say, is part of his larger ministry to us. That guidance applies to every large and small decision, and peace comes when the solution has been found. Packer's books are not for folks looking for a quick fix, but for those eagerly searching for deep understanding and willing to read carefully. Added benefits are a discussion of situation ethics and some reflection questions. (Mar.)
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From the Inside Flap

How do I know God's will for my life? For my career? For who I should marry? For what I should do today? Divine guidance is perhaps the subject of most keen interest to Christians as well as the least understood. In this biblical and practical exploration of divine guidance, you'll find solid foundations for understanding how and why God guides his people. Discover the role of Scripture, discernment, wisdom, the counsel of others, and the Holy Spirit in helping us discover God's will.
A helpful study guide for individual or group use is included.
J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom seek to free us from such fear. Beginning with an exploration of Psalm 23, they show that in his covenant role as our Good Shepherd, God has promised to both guide and guard us, his sheep. We need not doubt that he will lovingly grant the guidance we need as we seek him. And we can take comfort that just as a shepherd retrieves and redirects sheep that go off course, he will do the same for us.
In this rich study of divine guidance, Packer and Nystrom show the importance of cultivating a lifestyle of Bible-based wisdom and discernment. And they take seriously the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding his people, neither downplaying the supernatural element of divine guidance nor elevating it beyond our reach to the level of the "super-spiritual," or worse, the superstitious.