Worn Out by Obedience: Recovering from Spiritual Fatigue

About the Author RONALD MOORE serves as Senior Pastor of The Bible Chapel, a multisite church with 4,000 people meeting at four campuses throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Before joining Back to the Bible, Ron's teaching was heard each week day on a national program called The Journey. Ron earned a Master of Theology (Th.M.) and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He also holds a masters degree in education from Texas A&M. He has written several books including Journey Through the Bible, Journey Through the Psalms, Journey Through the Gospels and Ignite. He and his wife, Lori, have been married since 1980 and have four adult children.BOB RUSSELL At just twenty-two years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the four worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and author Bible study videos for use in small groups. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books.Bob and his wife Judy of 50 years have two married sons, Rusty and Phil. In his leisure time he enjoys playing golf and is an avid University of Louisville football and basketball fan. Are you spiritually tired?Many Christians have a deep desire to ?turn the corner? in their walk with Jesus. Some don?t know where to start, others are held back by the past, and still others are blinded or calloused by sin. King David, the man after God?s own heart, experienced this very thing, and in Worn Out by Obedience he is presented as a spiritual mentor. David is both flawed and on fire. He is the person we are and the person we want to be. In studying his extended stay in Ziklag (1 Samuel 27-30), readers will see how God often molds our hearts in seasons of brokenness, loneliness, and disappointment-sometimes even in our disobedience.If you are spiritually weary, discouraged, or exhausted, Worn Out by Obedience will help you to keep going-or start moving. You?ll learn the signs of spiritual fatigue and how to avoid them. You?ll see that God uses all our experiences-good and bad-to form Christ in us. And you?ll remember God?s great grace of rescue, recovery, and restoration. Review When I first saw the title of this book, my initial thought was, Hey, that?s how I feel! I?ve been following Jesus since I was a kid, and there are times I find this lifelong journey to be exhausting. I?m convinced God is sanctifying me-but my sanctification is taking longer than everyone else. And the idea of heading over to Ziklag is a constant temptation. What a breath of fresh air to read Ron?s wonderful, story-filled, grace-laden reminder that God is present, working, and wooing even when I don?t feel it. Encouraging, relatable, and practical, Worn Out by Obedience provided me with much-needed spiritual refreshment and guidance, as I pray it will for you.Brian FisherPresident,Human CoalitionI wish I had read a book like this when I began my ministry over sixty years ago. The author deals with old matters in new ways and introduces topics that may be new to you. You will benefit immensely from studying these pages and putting what you learn into practice.Warren W. WiersbeAuthor and former pastor of Moody Church, ChicagoRon Moore gives us permission to accept reality: everyone feels spiritual fatigue at times. With an engaging mix of Bible stories and easy-to-follow advice, he charts a path to a vibrant, more passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.Michael RossBestselling author of What Your Son Isn?t Telling YouLet?s get real! Every follower of Christ wrestles with spiritual fatigue at some point in their lives. Perhaps you are already running on fumes as you face anothe