Books like Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

Discover how the fear of the Lord can become a source of true joy, wisdom, and intimacy with God.

Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace. We know we need grace. Without it we'd never come to Christ in the first place. But being a Christian is more than just coming to Christ. It's about growing and becoming more like Jesus -- it's about pursuing holiness. The pursuit of holiness is hard work, and that's where we turn from grace to discipline -- and often make a big mistake. In The Discipline of Grace Jerry Bridges offers a clear and thorough explanation of the gospel and what it means to the believer. Explore how the same grace that brings us to faith in Christ also disciplines us in Christ. If you've ever struggled with what your role is and what role God takes in your growth as a Christian, this book will comfort and challenge you as you learn to rest in Christ while vigorously pursuing a life of holiness. - Back cover.

This wise book guides readers in discovering what they can-and should-change in their lives, accepting what they cannot, and discovering “the wisdom to know the difference.”Thousands of people have been moved by the famous last lines of the Serenity Prayer:God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.But how exactly can we know the difference? How can we acknowledge our true limits without negating the possibility for dramatic change? In this inspiring book, Eileen Flanagan draws on her own Quaker faith as well as a range of other religious and spiritual traditions to show readers how they can learn to listen to their own inner voice in determining when a change is needed in their lives or when instead acceptance is the answer. These lessons come to life through the inspiring stories of various individuals, including:the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq who talks about the power of forgiveness and her work to end the war;the former director of Oprah's school for girls in South Africa who explains how sometimes the best teaching involves giving your students the freedom to learn for themselves;a family therapist who shares what he learned about accepting the things he cannot change from the car accident that left him paralyzed.This illuminating book leads readers to discover the serenity that comes when one has gained “the wisdom to know the difference.”

Joni Eareckson Tada explores how God’s love works through pain, offering hope and practical insights for those wrestling with suffering.

When we think of grace, we almost always think of being saved by grace. That is why Ephesians 2:8-9 is so familiar to us. Even Christian literature available on the subject of grace seems to deal almost exclusively with salvation. But the Bible teaches we are not only saved by grace, but we also live by grace every day of our lives. It is this important aspect of grace that seems to be so little understood or practiced by Christians. - Preface.