Relaxing with God: The Neglected Spiritual Discipline

Wonderful book on experiencing our Lord in His love and grace that He pours over us.

Pastor/teacher Andrew Farley deftly deploys a dual paradox in the title and subtitle of his superb latest book, "Relaxing with God: The Neglected Spiritual Discipline." First, the notion of "relaxing with God" is a phrase not often heard or envisioned in evangelical Christian circles. And second, the concept of "relaxing" is rarely classified as a "discipline." Dr Farley demonstrates from the Scriptures that a relationship with Jesus Christ brings refreshing spiritual rest, refreshment, and relaxation to our lives.The author suggests that we "Take a minute to consider the fruit of the Spirit--things like love, peace, kindness, gentleness, and patience (Gal. 5:22-23). Do we really think these can come from a place of spiritual effort as we try our best to crank them out? No, these attributes are birthed from an attitude of rest, from a person at rest. We die to anxiety-ridden religion so that we can truly bear fruit for God (Rom. 7:4). This is the profound paradox of spiritual productivity. So the true gospel in all its potency is both simple and spiritually restful."The gospel of grace ... the Spirit-filled life given us by Jesus .. leads us to rest in him.

Andrew Farley's books explaining our true relationship with God and Christ never let you down. He has a talent for examining an issue and finding just the right words to make the truth crystal clear. His books have done much for helping me to really relax in God's total love.I'm hoping that Andrew in the future will consider tackling another widely misunderstood topic that has probably caused as much or more grief and alienation from God than has the misunderstanding of grace. That topic is the teaching of an ever-torturing hell. A good starting point in his research would be books on this topic by Thomas Talbott and Julie Ferwerda--authors who dare to suggest that when all is said and done, not one soul will be lost--and they back it up with abundant scriptures!

I highly recommend this book to anybody wanting to get liberated and established in the foundation of the goodnews of the grace of God.Andrew in This book clearly shows us,by using scripture, what the foundational truths of being a christian are and why and how they matter.some issues discussed are the total forgiveness of our sins in Christ, were right with God by Christ's gift of His own righteousness, were the new creation and are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ.and many more important core beliefs all Christians should come to know, in order that they may become free and liberated from condemnation,judmental attitudes, wrong mindsets and anyform of bondage that legalistic based teaching has put them in and under. you will not regret reading this book and i have been richly blessed by it and so will you be! even if you only got one thing from this book, and that's it, you'd still walk away rich compared to not having read this book.God bless Andrew Farley and all who read this book,filled with goodnews and liberating truth, Jesus plus nothing!

I appreciate Dr. Farley's books so much because it's helped change my mind on what relationship with God is like. It's easy, it's enjoyable, it's life changing and it's relaxing all at the same time. I've been telling those closest to me all about this book and other teachings from Dr Farley because his style is simple, accepting and so easy it makes you wonder what took so long to get it lol HIGHLY RECOMMEND any and all of his material!

What I like is that this book easily speaks to those in all faiths or have transitioned out of traditional faiths to a more evangelical one in a loving way.It teaches about our Lords deepest desire for his believers and those he is calling. If you hear his voice today and desire a relationship get this book and study with a friend.

Very good summary of the so called hyper-grace teachings. There might be some debatable views in this book, but overall it is a really god job. As usual Dr Farley uses examples from everyday life to make his point and support scriptural truths. This book is completly based on the gospel that is God's power that delivers. If you are inclining to the gospel of the grace of Jesus Christ this book will just strengthen you. If you are unsure of what the truth is, this book serves with clear evidence to the gospel of grace, just put those debatable things on a shelf and keep reading on. Maybe later you can come back to those and think about it.

Very refreshing study.I have been in the church all my life and a believer since I was 10. I have lost something of that first love. Discouraged by my tired church experiences. I needed this book in a season of frustration and so trying to figure out what I've done wrong. Now it's time to relax... I appreciated the chapter onWorks from the book of James.I have been feeling guilty about not sharing the gospel with co-workers. But it's hard to find the joy in the religious clutter. Thank you for this reminder that Jesus is the risen priest who brings Grace to the world.

Excellent and very truthful book. It really shows the difference between the law that was given to the Jewish people and grace which was given to the church by the sacrifice of Jesus. I am reading it a second time.

exactly what the the title says RELAX WITH GOD guaranteed !

I love this book, it is one of the best I have read this year and I recommend it highly to everyone. If you are still unsure about buying it, these questions will help you decide.Do you want to gain knowledge about the freedom of God's grace?Do you want to know Jesus Christ like never before?Do you want to know about the original good news?Do you want to know about livening and pertinent Bible-based messages?Do you want to know what it means to rest in Jesus Christ?Do you want to be immersed in the truth of God's love and God's grace?Do you want to be free from treadmill methods and self-righteous religiosity?Do you want to walk with God and reflect his heart to a hurting world?Do you want to fall deeper in love with Jesus Christ?Do you want to know about complete forgiveness and union with Jesus Christ?Do you want to break free of the stress of religious obligation and traditions?Do you want to know truths that are incredibly powerful and freeing?Do you want to know about the empowering reality of all Jesus Christ has accomplished for you?Do you want to grasp the height, breadth and depth of God's love for you?Do you want to enjoy a life of rest and fruitfulness that comes through dependence on Jesus Christ?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then buy the book. You will not regret it.

I thank God for Andrew Farley. Months ago, I learned that everything begins from a place of rest -- sitting down because "it is finished." When I heard that Andrew has written a book about how we can relax in God and live life, I was excited. Yesterday, I got this book and was thrilled to see that we can RELAX and do nothing because everything's done. We can simply enter the finished work of Christ and enjoy life. I loved this book so much that I gave it to my friend and I am going to get another one very soon. This truth can transform one's life in a deeper way.

Once again… Farley pulls off a 10 out of 10. Small book… Easy to read… Extraordinarily impactful. Another book by Farley that gives us such a freeing liberating truth and reveals God’s character and who we are in light of it. Wow!