When Your Way Isn't Working

Finding Purpose and Contentment Through Deep Connection with Jesus

De: Kyle Idleman

Narrado por: Kyle Idleman

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When you are worn-out, when you feel discouraged, when you think you don't have what it takes, what is the one thing that Jesus wants you to never forget? When Your Way Isn't Working equips you to discover authentic connection to God and others so you are free to live the life you long for.

In some of his final words to his closest friends, Jesus didn't suggest a five-year plan for success or a checklist of things to do. Instead, he offered a metaphor about what the good life really looks like: I am the vine. You are the branches. Abide in me. In other words, No matter what happens next, the most important thing is to stay connected to me.

In When Your Way Isn't Working, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman offers a unique exploration of John 15 for all of us who are going through the motions and feel frustrated. Idleman reminds us that it's connection, not production, that leads to a fruitful life—relationships, not circumstances, that bring joy. He offers his distinctive, biblical perspective on how to:

• Find greater rest, depth, and connection in your life
• Embrace freedom from the pressures of performance and production
• Recognize what you can't do makes room for what God can do
• Step out of isolation even when it feels scary
• Discover the top distractions that keep you from connecting to God—and how to counter them

In the end, the fruit of your life won't have to do with what you accomplished but with whom you stayed connected. Because no matter what happens next in this uncertain world, what matters most, lasts the longest, and brings the greatest joy is staying connected to the God who never leaves you.

©2023 Kyle Idleman (P)2023 Zondervan

Great book!

Kyle does a great job of getting points across with humor and everyday stories. Loved this book.

Stellar

Spoke to me how I needed it to. Overall a relatable journey through growing closer to God

Well written and read - Kyle is such a gifted teacher .

Beautiful illustrations of why it is so important to maintain our connection to Jesus and each other.

Loved this book

So true and helpful. Kyle Idleman nailed it. It’s like he lives next door and knew all my issues! Learned so much from his wisdom.

Really good examples- easy to listen to

Started as a group read for Bible study. Very much enjoyed the whole book. Recommend for anyone who feels stuck.

Exactly what I needed to hear!

Excellent listen! Enjoyed hearing Kyle read it to me. Definitely a fan of his audible books.

A cord of 3 strands

To often leaders do - well what leaders do. This often leads to taking on more responsibility to do as it seems to be easier when time is short, and when is time not short? With all the information around us , dead lines and extended time commitments who has time to “be still and know” - yet that is exactly what scripture says we are to do. This book brings it to the forefront that knowing scripture and living that scripture is what God intended for us. I would ask all who reads this book - bring more into the fold. Having the common understanding and feeling how light the yoke of Christ is and how needed that yoke is to keep our direction straight in a world of darkness and distractions. Praying for quiet so we all can hear what God has to say.

Very Relatable

This book was very helpful to myself and my husband. As I started listening to it, I was thinking “this is good stuff.” Recommended it to my husband and we have both been asking the question, “how’s that working for me?” We’ve had our struggles in marriage and this has explained quite a bit. Thankful for how God has used Kyle as a vessel for so many to learn and glean from the truths in this book. Very relatable! Thank you!

Truly amazing! His best book yet!!

attending Southeast Church and listening to Kyle preach has always been a wonderful experience. Listening to Kyle read his own book makes me feel as if I’m right there with him. He provides a little insight into his personal life while being vulnerable. Amazing book!!!

Hope for the Hurting

Kyle share through personal experiences how everyone can get the point where their way isn’t working. All of us have been there, thinking we know what is best, just push through it, and don’t be a quitter. While we are able to see what appears to be a log in everyone’s else’s eyes, we fail to see the log in our eye, believing it to only be a speck. I hope this encourages you to talk to someone who is willing to tell you the truth in Love.