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ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD
“We cannot read the biographies or come within the orbit of great men and women of God, who so obviously enjoy intimacy with Him, without wistfully desiring to share such an experience. It is an incontrovertible fact that some Christians seem to experience a much closer intimacy with God than others . . . Are there secrets we may discover that would admit us to a similar intimacy? Our aim will be to answer that question.” –J. Oswald Sanders Do you desire greater intimacy with God? Do you wonder why some Christians seem to be so much closer to Him than others? With Scripture and relevant biblical examples, J. Oswald Sanders shows how we are the ones who ultimately determine the degree of intimacy achieved with our Lord and Savior. It is we who determine the vibrancy and depth of this relationship. If you seek a more intimate relationship with the heavenly Father, you won’t find a better guide than J. Oswald Sanders. Chapters include: Four Circles of Intimacy with God; Intimacy Is Nourished by Worship; Intimacy Is Preceded by Cleansing; Intimacy Can Be Restored; Intimacy Involves Walking in the Spirit; Intimacy Is Deepened by Discipline; Intimacy Produces Spiritual Maturity; Intimacy Implies Discipleship; Intimacy Prevents Discouragement
Synopsis
This busy world conspires against friendship with God. Yet some Christians seem to enjoy a relationship with God that the rest of us only dream of. J. Oswald Sanders shows us from the Bible that we determine the vibrancy and depth of this relationship.
In Enjoying Intimacy with God, Sanders helps you see God's majesty and perfection. As you draw closer to the Creator, you begin to glimpse His splendor, holiness, and power. Start to realize God's infinite knowledge of--and come face to face with the startling reality that He loves you anyway.
About the Author
Dr. John Oswald Sanders (1902-1992) was an international Christian preacher, missionary statesman, and prolific author for nearly seventy years and wrote over forty books on spiritual living. This respected Bible teacher and writer influenced Christians throughout the world for much of the twentieth century. He is primarily remembered for his Christian classic Spiritual Leadership and as the General Director of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (formerly China Inland Mission). Dr. Sanders died in his native New Zealand in 1992 at the age of ninety.