Wasting time with God : a Christian spirituality of friendship with God

Title

Wasting time with God : a Christian spirituality of friendship with God

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School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Description

When it comes to developing a deep, trusting relationship with God, efficiency and productivity are not the answer. It's far better to "waste" time with him, to just enjoy being with him. After all, that's how any friendship grows. But making room for God in the midst of our fast-paced lives is not an easy task. Just as time with our best friends can get squeezed out by the rush of activities, so can time with God. Even "wasting time" with God means making a commitment and setting priorities--whether it's something we enjoy or not. Beginning with the supposition that God desires friendship with us, Klaus Issler encourages us to consider seven character traits and to develop their companion disciplines: friendship, humility, faith, commitment, communication, apprenticeship and partnership. Here is a full-orbed model of Christian spirituality that will be of lasting value.

Keywords

Spiritual life; Friendship;

ISBN

978-0830822805

Publication Date

6-2001

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Inter-Varsity

City

Downers Grove

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Wasting time with God : a Christian spirituality of friendship with God


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