Rest and War

Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life

By: Ben Stuart

Narrated by: Ben Stuart

Read by the author.

Struggle well. Fight for progress. Know the one who has fought for you.

You don’t have to live in this world long before discovering that the pursuit of intimacy with God occurs within the context of adversity. It is a fight. Yet it is a fight in which our King has won the decisive victory! You have been set free…into a raging battle!

But there’s good news: your struggles do not mean you’re doomed, rather they’re actually a sure sign that you are alive. Now you must learn to struggle well, for Jesus did not free you from the fight, he freed you for the fight.

Rest & War is a field guide for the spiritual life; a book of ancient methods of transformation transposed into a modern key. Borne out of pastor Ben Stuart’s personal life-experiences and decades in ministry, Rest & War offers biblical and practical guidance for:

• Battling what’s holding you back while building what will propel you forward
• Trading patterns of thinking that diminish intimacy with God for ones that encourage it
• Fighting sin and cultivating an environment that allows you to flourish
• Designing your everyday schedule based on your God-given purposes to bring more meaning into your routines

God has called you into the good fight of life; step into it boldly, strategically. Flee evil and pursue intimacy with your Creator. Uproot what is broken and cultivate what is life-giving. Make war on what is destructive, and rest in the God who loves you.

Are you ready to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life?

Discussion questions are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Critic reviews

Rest and War is a game changing, difference making, paradigm shifting book. A guide and encouragement to live out the fullness of faith and to deflect the deception of empty lies. Ben masterfully weaves wit and wisdom to set a clear path for our journey. Read this book with your heart and put it to action in your steps... as you fulfill God's purpose for your life through Rest and War. --Gregg Matte Pastor of Houston's First Baptist Church

Rest and War is a needed voice in the chaotic world we face today! I am so thankful Ben has put pen to paper to help us navigate spiritual life and set disciplines to help us flourish. Life is hard, but God is good. Thank you, Ben, for this resource! --Crowder 3x GRAMMY nominee

Rest and War...the very ingredients needed to not just face the chaos of life, but to come out stronger on the other side. Ben communicates clearly the ways to struggle well in a world that does not know rest. This resource will help you navigate this beautiful tension in your spiritual life and set in place disciplines that will help you flourish. --Levi Lusko Lead Pastor of Fresh Life Church and bestselling author

Rest and War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life, is a breath of fresh air for our generation. His practical and encouraging words help us all learn how to better cultivate true intimacy with Jesus as we navigate the complexities of our daily lives. --Sadie Robertson Huff, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Live Original

I truly believe that Ben Stuart is one of the most effective communicators of God's Word in this generation. Whether the word is preached, written, or even a simple conversation, you walk away saying, 'I get it!' In Rest and War, Ben gives us a simple, sound, and strategic game-plan on finding our rest in the Lord while engaging in life's unrelenting battles. Thank you, brother. God's...Perfect...Timing! --Mikado Hinson Texas Aand amp;M Football, Director of Player Development

One of the most common answers I hear when I ask someone 'How are you?' is, 'I'm tired.' It reveals how the pace of our world is often at war with the steadfast way of living that Jesus invites us to. Rest and War is a book that intentionally examines and practically equips you to live out the rhythms of Jesus in our modern-day world. --Kyle Idleman Bestselling author of not a fan and One at a Time

Ben Stuart - Master Communicator

I’ve listened to Ben Stuart for years. He declares truth. And he takes this vital message for this season of our world, and communicates as no one else can. Thank you Ben Stuart. You have mentored me for years without even knowing it. Thank you for speaking truth, encouragement, and wisdom into the trials of this season of my life.

A Helpful Resource for Winning the War with Temptation

Ben’s book is inspiring, entertaining, biblical, life-related and so very practical. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to live a life of freedom over the self-defeating habits and hang-ups that tend to keep us stuck.

RadicAl

A must listen

Critical tools to live your fullest/most free life

One of my favorite storytellers

Thank you Ben

A must read

This book is a powerful tool to use in spiritual warfare. Ben makes so many important points - I’ve read it twice already and will probably read it again next year

So many stories

Saw ben at Life Church and he delivered my favorite sermon of the year. So many stories is so little time with Fantastic impact. Loved the book too