Blessed Are the Unsatisfied
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Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life?Amy Simpson wants to debunk this satisfaction myth in the church. After forty years of walking with Jesus, she writes, "I am deeply unsatisfied not only with my ability to reflect Jesus, but also with the very quality of my intimacy with him. I strongly suspect that the abyss of my nature has not been entirely satisfied by Jesus.Hers is a freeing confession for us all. Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God, and understanding those longings can bring us closer to relationship with him. And that is where true spiritual health and vitality reside. Read on to discover anew what it truly means to be satisfied in Christ.
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Amy Simpson is an award-winning writer and the author of numerous books, including Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission and Anxious. She is a former publishing executive who has worked for Tyndale House Publishers, Group Publishing, Gospel Light, Standard Publishing, LifeWay, Focus on the Family, and Christianity Today. She is also a life and leadership coach. Amy has published articles with Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, Today's Christian Woman, Christian Singles, Group magazine, Relevant, Her.meneutics, and others. She holds an English degree from Trinity International University and an MBA from the University of Colorado. She and her husband, Trevor, live in Illinois and have two children.
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Introduction: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 1. Jesus Doesn't Want You to Be Satisfied . . . Yet The Blessing of Need 2. Sustainable Faith Is Unsatisfied The Blessing of Perspective 3. Curses and Blessings The Blessing of God's Heartbeat 4. How to Live the Unsatisfied Life The Blessing of Focus 5. Enjoy a Meaningful Life The Blessing of Company 6. Look for Fulfillment The Blessing of Growth 7. Appreciate the Gift ofPleasure The Blessing of Vision 8. Embrace Contentment The Blessing of Anticipation 9. Satisfaction Is Coming Discussion Guide Notes
