The Pleasures of God by John Piper

The Pleasures of God

by John Piper

Rating: 4 star rating

I picked up The Pleasures of God by John Piper expecting to learn more about God, but I didn't expect it to make me stop and rethink so many things about my faith. This wasn't a book I could sit down and breeze through in a weekend. I often found myself reading a few pages and then putting it down for a while to think about what I had just read.

What I liked most was that the book kept pointing me back to God instead of focusing on people. So often, I find myself asking what God can do for me, but this book challenged me to think about what brings God joy and delight. That was a different perspective than I'm used to, and I found it refreshing.

I especially appreciated the many Bible references throughout the book. When Piper made a point, he usually backed it up with Scripture, which helped me trust what he was saying even when the ideas were difficult for me to understand at first. There were definitely sections that I had to re-read, and a few times, I felt like I was stretching my brain a little more than usual. Still, I never felt like the effort was wasted.

For me, the biggest takeaway was realizing how much bigger God is than I often imagine. The book reminded me that God's plans, purposes, and glory are at the center of everything. It also encouraged me to spend more time in worship and gratitude instead of focusing only on my own needs and problems.

The writing is thoughtful and challenging. At times, it can feel dense, so this is not a book to rush through. I found it worked best when I read a chapter at a time with plenty of reflection.

This is not a book I would recommend to someone looking for a light devotional, but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys studying the Bible and wants to grow deeper in their understanding of God. Even though it was challenging at times, I'm glad I read it, and I think some of its lessons will stay with me for a long time.

Thanks to NetGalley, Crossway, and John Piper, author, for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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