Ray Ortlund

Surprising Wisdom for Living Well in a Broken World

Enjoying the human journey through this world can seem impossible. So much is going wrong in these dark days. And the daily personal demands never let up. Who has the timemuch less the freedom of heartto play, to laugh, to delight? Whats more, those following Christ can also feel duty-bound to live in sacrificial austerity.

But Gods strategy for wise livingincludesbold enjoyment. In fact, any Christianity that feels embarrassed about enjoying Gods good gifts dishonors him and leaves Christians with less to give their suffering world.

With a pastors heart, Ray Ortlund invites readers to embrace Gods strategy for facing realityand living well. Meditating on Ecclesiastes 11:910, Ortlund explains how following Christ here in this world is a nuanced mix of both sufferingandhappiness. Ecclesiastes is a gospel call toaccept the suffering and to savor the happinessand savor itboldly.

• Delivers a Gospel Call to Enjoyment:Pastor Ray Ortlund reminds readers that God not only allows us enjoyment but even commands it
• Wise Insights:Offers an extended meditation on Ecclesiastes 11:910, enriched with personal anecdotes and wisdom from Christians of the past
• Countercultural:Affirms the actual joys God has placed in everyday life, defying todays cynical and sometimes hyperspiritual culture

160 pages

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