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When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy (Redesign)
by John Piper
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Chapter 1: Why I Wrote This Book
Chapter 2: What Is the Difference between Desire and Delight?
Chapter 3: The Call to Fight for Joy in God
Chapter 4: Joy in God Is a Gift of God
Chapter 5: The Fight for Joy Is a Fight to See
Chapter 6: Fighting for Joy like a Justified Sinner
Chapter 7: The Worth of God's Word in the Fight for Joy
Chapter 8: How to Wield the Word in the Fight for Joy
Chapter 9: The Focus of Prayer in the Fight for Joy
Chapter 10: The Practice of Prayer in the Fight for Joy
Chapter 11: How to Wield the World in the Fight for Joy
Chapter 12: When the Darkness Does Not Lift
Key Takeaways
Joy is not the enemy of God
Feelings Matter
Fight for Joy
Joy is a Gift
See and Savor
Justified Joy
Word-Soaked Joy
Pray without Ceasing
Worldly Joy
Wait in Darkness
Questions
Is there something more to life than this persistent sense of emptiness?
If joy is a gift from God, how can I fight for it? Doesn't that imply I can earn it?
How do I find joy when I can't even see why I should desire God?
What do I do when doubts and fears threaten to steal my joy?
How can I find joy when I know I'm a sinner, unworthy of God's love?
How should I pray when I don't even desire God?
Can the world really help me find joy in God, or is it a distraction?
What practical steps can I take to fight for joy in my everyday life?
What do I do when the darkness doesn't lift, when joy seems out of reach?
How can I find more joy in Christ when my own heart feels cold?
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Chapter Summaries
Key Takeaways
Questions