Divine Discontent: Pursuing the Peace Your Soul Longs For - Hardcover

Youssef, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1578565561 ISBN 13: 9781578565566

Publisher: WaterBrook Press, 2004

Synopsis

Your dissatisfaction with life can be a good thing.

Do you have a feeling that you can’t shake–that life could deliver much more than you’re experiencing right now?

The lack of peace might keep you up at night, or it could be a steady background hum that is not quieted by bigger accomplishments or more possessions. What you crave goes much deeper. You long for an end to the inner turmoil; you crave freedom from anxiety, guilt, anger, or fear.

People have sought the answer in career advancement, recreation, relationships, even religious devotion. But God’s Word demonstrates that dissatisfaction with life is a spiritual problem. It’s an inner thirst that can be quenched only by God.

Does contentment have to remain just out of reach, or can we arrive at a place of peace and rest? Let popular author and Bible teacher Michael Youssef introduce you to biblical characters whose lives demonstrate the redemptive power of Divine Discontent. These heroes of Scripture followed their inner restlessness back to God who, in his grace, invites all to enter his rest. Including you.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is founding rector of The Church of The Apostles, an evangelical Anglican congregation in Atlanta. Founded in 1987, the church has grown from forty members to more than two thousand. Dr. Youssef is also president of an international broadcast ministry, “Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef.” His daily radio program and his weekly television program are carried on hundreds of stations throughout North America and around the world.

Born in Egypt, Dr. Youssef moved to Australia at age twenty to prepare for Christian ministry, earning a theology degree from Moore Theological College. He served in pastoral ministry in the Anglican church in Australia for several years before moving to the United States, where he completed a master’s degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate in social anthropology from Emory University. Michael and his wife, Elizabeth, are the parents of four grown children.

Review

Praise for Divine Discontent

“Is it true that we all live in quiet desperation? Or can we truly sing that it is well with our souls? In Divine Discontent, Michael Youssef reminds us that the restlessness in our souls can actually draw us to God. By using the biographies of Scripture, Dr. Youssef illustrates that God’s peace, His perfect peace, is readily available to us all. If you are looking for real rest in your spirit, Divine Discontent is real comfort for your restless heart.”
–Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host

“With characteristic clarity and conviction, Michael Youssef takes us by the hand and chapter-by-chapter leads us from the turbulent and often treacherous dead-ends of life to the deep and settled peace that only God can give.”
–Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, president of Moody Bible Institute and author of The Trouble with Jesus
Praise for The Spirituality That Heals by Michael Youssef

“Michael Youssef leads us out of the shadowlands of superficial spirituality into the promised land of genuine sanctifying spirituality. Prepare to be challenged and changed!”
–Hank Hanegraaff, host of the Bible Answer Man radio program and author of The Prayer of Jesus

“In a broken, hurting world that longs for hope, Michael Youssef has provided a remedy for our souls that is both biblical and practical. Read this and embrace the healing power of God.”
–Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, president of Moody Bible Institute and author of The Trouble with Jesus

“Michael Youssef is one of the most gifted pastors of our generation. I recommend The Spirituality That Heals to all who seek the healing power of Jesus Christ.”
–Larry Burkett, author of Nothing to Fear and chairman of the board of Crown Financial Ministries

“Michael Youssef does an inspiring job of teaching the remarkable truth about the work of the Holy Spirit. His book will invite you to empty yourself and seek to be filled with God’s Spirit.”
–Nicky Cruz, international evangelist and author of One Holy Fire and Run, Baby, Run

About this edition

• Publisher: WaterBrook Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1578565561
• ISBN 13: 9781578565566
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192