Täglich Jesus anbeten: Seine Nähe suchen und finden

by Joseph S. Carroll

'Was meint die Bibel, wenn sie von Anbetung spricht? Wie kann Anbetung im ganz persönlichen Gebetsleben praktisch aussehen? Und was hindert mich eventuell daran, Jesus anzubeten? Joseph S. Carroll Beleuchtet die Voraussetzungen für tägliche Anbetung und erklärt sie zur ersten Priorität im Leben des hingegebenen Christen. Dabei bezieht er sich immer wieder auf passende biblische Texte und Beispiele, erläutert diese ausführlich und legt sie aus. Machen Sie Anbetung zur guten Gewohnheit in Ihrem ganz persönlichen Umgang mit Gott!'

True worship requires complete commitment of your emotions, intellect and will. Drawing from scripture, Joseph Carroll sets forth simple, practical, and essential concepts that will freshen your approach and desire for worship.

Genres: Christian Living, Christian, Theology, Nonfiction, Christianity, Religion, Faith

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 1991

Reviews

[Vivi · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5)
Like many other christian books from this time period, "How to worship Jesus Christ" centers around giving your all to Jesus. The bigger part of this book deals with the necessity of consecrating ones' heart fully to Christ, which is the basis for Worship. Only the last twenty or thirty pages really talk about tips how to worship. To be honest, I expected something different and think that the message of this book would have also come across with lesser words, but I can't exactly say that I'm dissapointed. It led me into prayer and reflection over my spiritual state and helped me to see more of God's beauty and that it is possible to yearn for him in ways I'm just beginning to understand. It also made me think more about worship. If you are searching for a resource for prayers that are inspiring, please look up "The Valley of Vision" - this one really helps me to worship God, when I'm at a loss for words.

[Clark Foy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but amazing read that deserves a spot on any Christian's shelf. Carroll brings a lot of material into a readable and useful format. There are elements to the devotional life he explains that will be with me long after I have set this book down.

[Beatriz · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Na adoração, ficamos totalmente ocupados com Aquele a quem amamos."

[Ryan Weaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short book on worship is deep. Carroll doesn't waste much time debating or defining worship. He doesn't detail how to worship in a step by step process. Instead, he inspires. The definition and process becomes evident through the book's discussion. That's the beauty of the book. Admittedly, Carroll does spend some on the "how" in the last chapter that goes into some practical principles that either encourage or hinder worship. Those who think of worship as what we do before and after the Sunday sermon may be in for a surprise and hopefully a transformation.

The focus is on the spirit, purpose, and impact of worship. The main thrusts being (1) that worship is the most important element of prayer, (2) worship requires knowing Christ and submitting to Christ, and (3) everything else in the Christian way of life flows from worship. The most impactful component for me was submission to God. Really, have you truly surrendered yourself to God? All of yourself? What does that even mean? Practically, what does that mean? I think this book provides those answers. I can't imagine reading this book without an intense desire to submit every molecule of oneself to God. That was my experience although I'm sure that others' experiences may vary.

Worship is the most important element of prayer. If you want to invigorate your prayer life, spend some time reading this book. Allow some time to reflect and worship as you read. One way or another I pray that you too will worship Christ. It produces amazing, overwhelming joy.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful little book (111 pages) that's meant to be digested slowly. The author writes about how Christians can truly worship Jesus and come into His presence without all the unbiblical hypercharismatic nonsense. It is a practical book with lots of Scripture that can be used in prayer time. After the introduction, the author breaks it up into 5 chapters: 1) One Needful Thing, 2) True Worship, 3) A True Heart, 4) Revelation 4 and 5, 5) The How of Worship. The chapter on Revelation 4 & 5 are worth meditating on for a couple weeks. Those were my favorite chapters.
My only issue with this book is in chapter 3 where the author discusses what is an acceptable heart to draw near to God in worship: A true heart. (See Hebrews 10:22). He states that "true worship is heart worship" which is a completely Biblical statement. He then goes on to discuss "what is the heart" and then what is a "true heart" and concludes that "only a whole heart is true" and that is what is needed for worship, meaning all of our heart, our whole heart be submitted to God for true worship. Again, no issues there. But it's when he tries to answer the question of how can I fix the desire of my whole heart on God that he commits a logical fallacy. He states, "if you seek for a true heart with all your heart, you will receive it." Well, above he states that whole heart = true heart, so his instruction to seek for a true heart with all your heart is circular reasoning; it is begging the question. So this chapter was not as helpful.

Overall, it's a very readable book which I found mostly helpful and thought provoking for my Christian walk

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended!!! This honestly might be the best book I have read yet. Joseph S. Carroll has written a short, but helpful book on what worship is and how we are to worship God. I love how often he wrote about other believers who lived a life of true worship. I love when he wrote about several Christians who were preachers and learned what it meant to fully surrender oneself to God and worship Him with their whole being , from others they just met. This 90 page book is so good and every Christian should read it at least once in their lifetime. This book has taught me how wrong I am at going about my morning quiet time and the many changes I need to make to ensure my quiet time is effective, that I am worshipping God with my whole being, comoletely surrendering muself to Him, instead of me checking another thing off my to-do list.

[Rafael Kosche · Rating 3 out of 5]

introduction - C.S. Lewis - "It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men."

What is "worship"? The introduction leaves us with this question.

Synopsis - Get alone, then, to seek God, to know God.

Carroll starts off clearly trying to create a need, or make us realize we are missing something. The introduction focuses on love, but he never really comes back to this. So why did he raise the issue? He never takes it further nor completes it. Unless, perhaps, in the third section of this chapter he subconsciously equates it with "seeking" God, but Carroll does not make the clear connection and leaves the reader wondering.

Good line , "Love can only be cultivated adequately in aloneness with the one you love."

Perhaps and attempt at linking forward to the focus of the second section of Chapter 1 (pg. 18)?

[Becki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, true, and inspiring. If you want to grow as a worshiper of Jesus Christ, you'll like this book.

Here's a quote I like from the book: "As we learn to give ourselves to the worship of our Lord, He can be nearer and more real to us than our best friend or closest loved one."

And here's another one: "It is not a matter of saying, 'I see this truth, and I do want to be a worshiper.' No, for we are not what we wish to be or want to be, but what we will to be. You must therefore set your will to become a worshiper of Christ. You will never be a worshiper of Christ apart from a definite act of your will."

[Grace Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such an encouragement. It helps to put your focus before the throne of grace, as opposed to being caught up in day-to-day life and simply supplication in prayer. Worship of the Lord is what keeps us close to him, it is a discipline that needs constant attention and work. It is a discipline that changes the Christian life. Thankful for this book for its spiritual and practical application.

[Jarod You · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worshipping Christ like David, Paul, Mary, Elders/Angels. They all desired one thing…to be in intimate fellowship with God and Christ. Strong desire for God and relentless disciple, often results in worship of God.

Author encourages us to aloneness, confession of sin, being filled with the Spirit, intense focus, closing eyes in worship, not mixing Bible study with focused worship, and using the scriptures and hymns in a personalized way to spark our thoughts and worship to him.

[Preston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that launched me deep into the life of Christ.

[Joy Hagerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book -- what an encouragement to fully worship God

[Melissa Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Christian need to read this book. Easy short read. So encouraging! Really changed my persceptive on spending time with Jesus.

[Barbara Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a small book with less than 100 pages, but such a depth and wealth of study on worship.

[C.R. Leverette · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exceptional book on the importance of a surrendered heart and true worship.

[David Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Easy read. Helped remind me of how important personal worship is. Good how to guide as well. Would recommend it!

[Chris Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book for all true lovers of Christ, who desire to learn how to practically worship their Lord and Savior. Written by a fellow pilgrim who had learned the mystery of adoring Christ by utilizing Scripture, hymns, poems, etc. in his devotion. A must read for those who desire to become what God is seeking--those who "worship in spirit and in truth."

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a reprint from 30 years ago and some contemporary readers may have difficulty with the language. But reading the book is well worth the effort. Carroll writes about a depth of spirituality rarely seen. He describes prayer and worship on a serious level. Sure, we might sing praise songs, but true worship comes from the heart. See my full review at http://bit.ly/11CmY1O.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent overview of worship

- spoke in very vague term
-used very bizarre illustrations to make a point
-would set something up to explain and never follow through
-had some really good point on what true worship looks like and what's required.
-the last chapter is the best of the bunch

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rated: A+
Given to me by Gil Stricklin at Marketplace Ministries as I began Transition Consulting. What a gift. Taught me about "heart" - intellectual, emotional, volitional. Taught me about total daily surrender.

[Dan Sr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is incredible! It is short, sweet and to the point: we find our joy and strength as believers through the worship of our Lord. Joseph Carroll makes that worship simple! ...... Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die is a great follow up to help put this into practice.

[Ilona · Rating 3 out of 5]

tad bit too lordshipy for me.
but once i got over that the book was great.
the lesson i learned was the necessity for intentional silent time with God. A practical habit that will grow our awarness of His presence. & that relationship is what this whole life is about!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worship: the missing gem in the crown of the church. Joseph S. Carroll gives the how too's of worship. Showing the lives of men like David, Abraham, Paul and women like Mary and how their lives were categorized by "the one thing necessary".

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible book. I would recommend that this book be read a chapter a day as a devotional. It is a fairly short book and has some pretty good punches of knowledge and shares a lot of wisdom and insight to what worship really is!

[david shin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good in that the book articulates worship as more than just "singing songs." A good foundation for any Christian who is seeking to develop the "heart of worship."

[sharon]

enlightening.....

[Douglas Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay.

[Chris (thebookaholic) Padgett · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the time I found this book very refreshing. Not sure how I would take it today.

[Michael Locklear · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great booklet on the importance of worship. I highly recommend this book.

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a new believer, this short yet surprisingly dense book on how to worship Christ is extremely helpful... It's also a great book to buy several copies to give to friends.