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Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society

Eugene H. Peterson

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Since Eugene Peterson wrote this spiritual formation classic more than forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. Our society is still obsessed with quick fixes. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same--a long obedience in the same direction.

Following Jesus requires a deepening life of prayer, and throughout history Christians have learned to pray from the Psalms. Peterson finds particular encouragement for today's pilgrims in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). With prophetic and pastoral wisdom, he shows how the psalms teach us to grow in worship, service, joy, work, humility, community, and blessing.

Now including a bibliography of Peterson's works, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction is available as part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press. A companion Bible study guide is also available.

Book Details

  • Publisher: IVP Formatio
  • Publish Date: May 11st, 2021
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.50in - 0.60in - 0.60lb
  • EAN: 9780830848638
  • Categories: • Christian Living - Personal Growth• Christian Living - Spiritual Growth• Biblical Meditations - Old Testament

About the Author

Peterson, Eugene H.: -

Peterson, now retired, was for many years James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He also served as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. In addition to his widely acclaimed paraphrase of the Bible, The Message (NavPress), he has written many other books.

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So long self... Stumbling Jesus-follower with a passion for others to realize God's unabating love and, in turn, offer their heart, mind and soul to Him.

There is no depth so deep to us as when God reveals his holiness in dealing with our sin. The worst thing that can happen to a man is to have no God to cry to out of the depth. -Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

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Associate Professor of Theology @fullerseminary. Author: "A Body of Praise" + "Open & Unafraid" + "Glimpses of the New Creation". IG: @davidtaylor_theologian.

A good word for pastors and worship leaders: “Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship.” ― Eugene Peterson, "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society"

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“Bryan Stevenson’s witness recalled for me a phrase adopted by Eugene Peterson but originally coined by Friedrich Nietzsche, who spoke of patience as a ‘long obedience in the same direction.’” – Samuel Wells @eji_org https://t.co/PbRgn0x2q2

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"I thank God for A Long Obedience. It is a pioneer message, first coming to us at a time when no one was talking about either 'long' or 'obedience.' And while, thankfully, others have added their voices in the intervening years, A Long Obedience retains its prophetic edge . . . . Rooted in the ancient psalmist's Songs of Ascents, it invites us to journey with Jesus into the rich spiritual landscape of 'righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.'"--Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline
"Eugene Peterson's special gift is to stand beside us and keep our feet on the ground as he lifts our hearts to God and our minds to godliness. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, which does this stunningly well, is also the best pathway into the Psalter you are likely to find. If, like me for twenty years, you find it hard to get into the Psalms, that is another reason to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest this brilliant book."--J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God
"A Long Obedience in the Same Direction participates in a vital literary and theological tradition: the power of a particular text, in this case the fifteen Songs of Ascents, to release the highly original--that is to say, explosive--meditation of a profound Christian spirit. . . . These provocative meditations delivered this true evangelist into the Christian world and gave us a literary, spiritual guide whose wisdom and clear-sightedness can always be trusted. . . . Now that A Long Obedience has been complemented by Eugene's own translation of the Psalms into today's idiom, its contemporary testimony stands complete and virtually unrivaled. I would give this book to anyone who truly wanted to know what the Christian faith is about and to anyone attempting to live that faith as well."--Harold Fickett, author of Holy Fool
"Bind this book in the burlap of servanthood: a course in the weak times, a celebration in the strong! Twenty years ago I first read this tolle lege book. Now it is a well-read friend who looks down from my Peterson shelf and daily asks: Are you faithful long-term? Are you going always in the same direction?"--Calvin Miller, author of The Singer Trilogy

What people are saying

Mentioner image for: Dave Worth
Dave Worth
@Dave95843
1 year

So long self... Stumbling Jesus-follower with a passion for others to realize God's unabating love and, in turn, offer their heart, mind and soul to Him.

There is no depth so deep to us as when God reveals his holiness in dealing with our sin. The worst thing that can happen to a man is to have no God to cry to out of the depth. -Eugene Peterson, A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

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Mentioner image for: W. David O. Taylor
W. David O. Taylor
@wdavidotaylor
1 year

Associate Professor of Theology @fullerseminary. Author: "A Body of Praise" + "Open & Unafraid" + "Glimpses of the New Creation". IG: @davidtaylor_theologian.

A good word for pastors and worship leaders: “Worship is an act that develops feelings for God, not a feeling for God that is expressed in an act of worship.” ― Eugene Peterson, "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society"

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