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I Will Fear No Evil: How the Lord Sustains Us in Perilous Times
Why do bad things happen to us? Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? And how can we have peace in a time of turmoil? Robert L. Millet helps us find timely answers to these timeless questions by focusing our attention on the beauty and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In I Will Fear No Evil, Brother Millet discusses:
how to understand human tragedy from God's perspective,
how the power of the Atonement makes sense of suffering and uncertainty,
the importance of staying grounded in the gospel,
the blessings and benefits that come to us through hearkening to the words of living apostles and prophets, and,
the importance of reading the signs of the times while remaining sane and balanced in living the gospel.
Filled with insights from the prophets, both ancient and modern, and further brought to life with personal examples, I Will Fear No Evil is a timely and thoughtful book to calm our fears and sustain our faith in times of distress.
Although our world often seems locked in a downward spiral, we can find reassurance in the prophetic promise that this era of turmoil, strife, and war can also be a time of growth, unity, and peace. And we can take comfort in the words of the twenty-third Psalm: 'Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for [God is] with me' (v. 4).
In I Will Fear No Evil, Brother Millet discusses:
how to understand human tragedy from God's perspective,
how the power of the Atonement makes sense of suffering and uncertainty,
the importance of staying grounded in the gospel,
the blessings and benefits that come to us through hearkening to the words of living apostles and prophets, and,
the importance of reading the signs of the times while remaining sane and balanced in living the gospel.
Filled with insights from the prophets, both ancient and modern, and further brought to life with personal examples, I Will Fear No Evil is a timely and thoughtful book to calm our fears and sustain our faith in times of distress.
Although our world often seems locked in a downward spiral, we can find reassurance in the prophetic promise that this era of turmoil, strife, and war can also be a time of growth, unity, and peace. And we can take comfort in the words of the twenty-third Psalm: 'Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for [God is] with me' (v. 4).
191 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2002
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About the author
Robert L. Millet
141 books70 followersRobert L. Millet, professor of ancient scripture and former dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, holds a master s degree in psychology from BYU and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Florida State University. He is a popular speaker and prolific writer whose other books include Lost and Found: Reflections on the Prodigal Son; Grace Works; and More Holiness Give Me. He and his wife, Shauna, have six children and live in Provo, Utah.
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November 5, 2017
Bought and started years ago. Picked it back up and finally finished. I don't remember much of the first half, although I have underlined and bracketed what spoke to me. My favorite in the last half was the chapter on the second coming and the last days. In looking at the contents I want to go back to have it bouy me up. I am not liking living in this Telestial world.
February 3, 2019
I just love Robert Millet's way of writing (and speaking) - it resonates with me. This book is a great compilation of wonderful quotes together with his own thinking. His related experiences and analogies are thought-provoking.
We certainly live in a perilous time, morally and spiritually. It is knowledge and experience in application of knowledge that helps us overcome fears about what can harm us, take us off the right path forward to home. Jesus said, "Fear not" and made great promises to them that have the courage to forsake worldly values and follow him. It doesn't mean that a life in Christ will be problem-free. But the peace that can come - and sustain a disciple - this is the message Millet conveys very well.
Only negative concerned my ebook edition - it was a horrible edit job - mixed up punctuation on nearly every page. I tried to not let it distract me, but it was irritating. Not impressed Deseret Book!
We certainly live in a perilous time, morally and spiritually. It is knowledge and experience in application of knowledge that helps us overcome fears about what can harm us, take us off the right path forward to home. Jesus said, "Fear not" and made great promises to them that have the courage to forsake worldly values and follow him. It doesn't mean that a life in Christ will be problem-free. But the peace that can come - and sustain a disciple - this is the message Millet conveys very well.
Only negative concerned my ebook edition - it was a horrible edit job - mixed up punctuation on nearly every page. I tried to not let it distract me, but it was irritating. Not impressed Deseret Book!
February 18, 2020
"Elder Richard G Scott pointed out that "when you face adversity, you can be led to ask many questions. Some serve a useful purpose; others do not. To ask, Why does this have to happen to me? Why do I have to suffer this now? What have I done to cause this? will lead you into blind alleys... Rather ask, What am I to do? What am I to learn from this experience? What am I to change? Whom am I to help? How can I remember my many blessings in times of trial?"
"It is true that praying "Thy will be done" may entail submitting to difficult or challenging circumstances ahead. C.S Lewis provides a slightly different approach to this scripture: "Thy will be done." But a great deal of it is to be done by God's creatures; including me. The petition, then, is not merely that I may patiently suffer God's will but also that I may vigorously do it. I must be an agent as well as a patient. I am asking that I may be enabled to do it..."
"It is true that praying "Thy will be done" may entail submitting to difficult or challenging circumstances ahead. C.S Lewis provides a slightly different approach to this scripture: "Thy will be done." But a great deal of it is to be done by God's creatures; including me. The petition, then, is not merely that I may patiently suffer God's will but also that I may vigorously do it. I must be an agent as well as a patient. I am asking that I may be enabled to do it..."
November 24, 2008
I really loved this book. Psalms 23:4 was my Graet Grandfathers favorite scripture. This book truely explains how God can use our trials and tradegy to shape us and how he is there for us always. I read this book when I was going through Post Partum Depression and it helped keep me strong. I would read this book againl.
February 25, 2016
The information is crucial and consise. I found some insights on the fate of the United STates that were invavluable. I don't know why I struggle with the way Millet writes. It just does not grab me.
January 13, 2008
The very thing I learned from this book is life is worth it!
May 18, 2008
If my memory serves me, I have liked everything that I have read by Millet. I have only read 3 or 4 but they have all been uplifting and helpful.
November 9, 2009
To hang on to the iron rod of faith and trust in the Lord and He will see us through all things.
May 20, 2009
I really loved this book. It was given to me during a particularly hard time in my life and it lifted me. It gave me a reason to rejoice in life and live it with zest.
July 7, 2010
Not as thoughtful a book as some of his others. I was disappointed in some of the simplistic, unempathetic comments.
June 28, 2011
He was my religion professor for 2 semesters, and I love his book!
March 6, 2012
Short chapters designed to help calm the fears we experience living in these tumultuous times.
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