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  • Desiring God's Will

  • Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
  • By: David G. Benner
  • Narrated by: William Sarris
  • Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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Desiring God's Will

By: David G. Benner
Narrated by: William Sarris
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Most people think of God's will as something to be found or as the receiving of guidance from God when making decisions. Too often, however, the problem is not that we don't know what God desires for our lives, but rather that we just don't want to do what we already know he wants. How might our wills be changed so that we become both willing and able to do what God asks of us?

In Desiring God's Will, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner explores the transformation of the will in Christian spirituality. He examines why our desires are disordered and how our human volition can be brought into alignment with God's intentions so that we willingly choose that which God wants for us. In so doing, Benner shows us that cultivating discernment and being attuned to God's desires is the path to true life, spiritual health, and freedom.

God wants to change our choosing, not just our choices. By aligning our hearts with God's, we will find liberation from the kingdom of self and instead experience the joy of the kingdom of God.

©2005 David G. Benner (P)2020 Tantor
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Life changing

It touches upon the fundamental understanding of suffering as a tool for allowing and intimate connection with God to bring ease and grace even through the most difficult experiences.

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A Must Read

I was introduced tothe writing of David Benner, by my wife. I bought the three books in his series, and have enjoyed reading and listening to all three. Desiring God’s Will is by far my favorite. It allowed me to seemyself through the eyes of God; to seemy expetations through the willof God; to understand my inner self. I’ve found that many times in my life, I’ve looked for the obvious, while ignoring the inner. Thank you David Benner.
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the story line was great.

I enjoyed it very much and will tell my friends of this book and will listen to it again thank you

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I love books that give me concrete practical ways to give attention to my spiritual well being in Christ. This is a good one.

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Excellent Book!

Dr. Benner’s writing is welcoming and easy to follow. He helped me understand more clearly how to listen to God’s voice. The Ignatian Examen was made much clearer for me.

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Reminder of what it’s all about.

David Brenner’s books make my soul start to come alive to my true self. This book is an annual must-read, bc we so quickly forget Whose we are and the why we have been created and redeemed.

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