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The Gift of Being Yourself

The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery [Paperback]

by David G. Benner

Deepen your relationship with God by deepening your understanding of yourself. The Gift of Being Yourself helps you see your own uniqueness through Christ.

  • For Christians seeking self-discovery

  • This book takes a theological, spiritual and phycological approach

  • Learn more about the person God made you to be

  • Author

    David G. Benner

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Published

    November 2015

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"Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee." —Augustine

Much is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But Christians throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is inextricably related to discerning God's purposes for you. Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become authentically yourself.

In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Freeing you from illusions about yourself, Benner shows that self-understanding leads to the fulfillment of your God-given destiny and vocation.

Rest assured, you need not try to be someone you are not. But you will deepen your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself.

This expanded edition, one of three titles in The Spiritual Journey trilogy, includes a new epilogue and an experiential guide with questions for individual reflection or group discussion. In this profound exploration of Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Freeing you from illusions about yourself, Benner shows that self-understanding leads to the fulfillment of your God-given destiny and vocation.

Foreword by M. Basil Pennington

Preface: Identity and Authenticity

1. Transformational Knowing of Self and God

2. Knowing God

3. First Steps Toward Knowing Yourself

4. Knowing Yourself as You Really Are

5. Unmasking Your False Self

6. Becoming Your True Self

Epilogue: Identity and the Spiritual Journey

Appendix: For Reflection and Discussion

A Six-Session Discussion Guide to The Gift of Being Yourself

A One-Session Discussion Guide to The Gift of Being Yourself

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  • Author

    David G. Benner

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Published

    November 2015

  • Edition

    Expanded ed.

  • Weight

    159g

  • Page Count

    128

  • Dimensions

    145 x 206 x 13 mm

  • ISBN

    9780830846122

  • ISBN-10

    0830846123

  • Eden Code

    4366706

More Information

  • Author/Creator: David G. Benner

  • ISBN: 9780830846122

  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP)

  • Release Date: November 2015

  • Weight: 159g

  • Dimensions: 145 x 206 x 13 mm

  • Eden Code: 4366706


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