A.W. Tozer Pursued God and Found Him
February 9, 2020
Many people pursue God half-heartedly. A.W. Tozer pursued God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. And, as promised (Jeremiah 29:13), Tozer found God
This is not a new path. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Matthew and Mark, Paul, Clement, Luther, have all traveled the path into the Heart of the Father.
We are beginning a new series called Follow Their Footsteps. Here we will introduce you to men and women who have followed this path, and left notes on the journey.
You may not agree with all that they have to say. Don’t let that stop you from listening! If they are raising questions or arguments in your mind, take a breath, do some research, explore the Word. They may be completely wrong. But sometimes it’s just a new way of speaking the truth. Don’t be too quick to reject their message. Instead, ask the Lord if there is something there He wants to tell you.
If you have favorite authors that have helped you take steps forward, please let us know in the comments. We would love to add them here.
Many people pursue God half-heartedly. A.W. Tozer pursued God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. And, as promised (Jeremiah 29:13), Tozer found God
If you are looking for a modern guide to the ancient Christian Spiritual Disciplines, look no further than the gentle but firm teachings of Richard Foster.
Hannah Whitall Smith’s popular book has been a guide and encouragement for Christians who are tired of struggling with living half in the world and half in the Spirit.
When I am looking for clear teaching on how to draw near to God, I often seek the writings of Andrew Murray. Two books top the list: “Abide in Christ”, and “With Christ in the School of Prayer”. Murray writes with the heart of a gentle, patient teacher. He knows our frustrations with the spiritual life, because he has also struggled.
Whether he was writing children’s stories, science fiction, or essays, Lewis’ writing speaks against the clutter of religion and for a clear knowledge of who God is.