What about me? : get out of your own way and discover the power of an unselfish life

What about me? Get out of your own way and discover the power of an unselfish life

Joyce Meyer, 1943-

Book - 2024

"As we go about our daily lives, there is a little voice in our minds that's always asking, "What about me?" Maybe your voice says, "When is it my turn to be noticed at work?" or "When will someone in this family do something for me?" That voice may be whispering to you about your finances, your job, or your friends, but it is always encouraging you to think about something you don't have. And sadly, social media and culture in general lead us to focus on this world's concept of happiness and success-but does it work? Could you be sabotaging your own joy, your purpose, your success? What could you do to get out of your own way? And most importantly, what is God's definition of success? ...The Bible tells us over and over that the true source of meaning and happiness is a life focused on God and on serving others. Instead of asking when it will be our turn to get a raise, be recognized, or finally make it big, it's time to discover the source of true and lasting of happiness and satisfaction. By walking in this path, we will have more joy and a closer relationship with God than we could ever imagine!"--

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Subjects
Selfishness.
Generosity > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Instructional and educational works.
Self-help publications.
Informational works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Self-help publications
Informational works
Published
New York : Faith Words 2024.
Language
English
Main Author
Joyce Meyer, 1943- (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xii, 265 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-265).
ISBN
9781546046981
  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Learning to love. I was always on my mind ; Unexpected joy
  • Part 2: Getting out of your own way. What do you want? ; What do you think? ; How do you feel?
  • Part 3: Becoming an obedient follower of Jesus. Walking in the Spirit, part 1 ; Walking in the Spirit, part 2 ; The mind of the Spirit ; The natural and the spiritual ; Dying to self ; Living to God ; Belonging to Christ
  • Part 4: The unexpected path to joy. Declare war on selfishness ; Be determined and relentless ; Discover the power of caring for others ; Fight greed with generosity
  • Part 5: "It's really not about me". For the love of God ; What about me? ; Resurrection power ; This hurts! ; The living dead ; Complete surrender
  • Conclusion.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

A self-centered life is inherently unsatisfying because it deviates from "God's will," according to this gentle guide. Bible teacher Meyer (How to Hear from God) outlines a loose, introspective model for rooting out selfish tendencies and living a more outwardly focused life. Suggestions include adopting more "godly" thought patterns ("When you think about people you know... think about their strengths"); feeling such emotions as guilt, self-pity, and anger without acting on them; and regularly turning to the Bible for wisdom. Elsewhere, she calls on readers to "cooperate with the Holy Spirit, obeying what He leads us to do," though what exactly this looks like is unclear: "If what we are doing... isn't right, we will sense a gentle pressure that does not feel pleasant." Despite such murky moments, readers will appreciate Meyer's ability to succinctly capture the nuances of her topic, as when she distinguishes selflessness from self-neglect: "If we are to love our neighbor (other people) as we love ourselves, how can we do it if we don't love ourselves?" It's a solid study of what it means to be a giver. (Sept.)

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