The Gift of Oneself: Surrendering Oneself to God as a Way of Life

by Joseph Schryvers

The Gift of Oneself will be for many a fresh; new approach to spirituality - an appeal to generous souls to offer themselves to God as a gift that is at once fitting - since He has given us all we are and have - and complete; for we thereby hold back nothing for ourselves. And in return; Almighty God in a special way concerns Himself with the sanctification of our souls and the care of our temporal needs. Jesus will work wonders in a soul so given over to Him; for He is the best of all spiritual directors; and He knows exactly the place in the Mystical Body that a consecrated soul should occupy. This gift of oneself to God is easy; for all we have to do is love Him. In return for the gift of oneself; God responds by giving Himself. What more could we want or need? Those who read this book derive a great feeling of peace and security from it. The Gift of Oneself will be a surprise and a delight to those generous souls who are ready to embark upon a secure and rewarding spiritual life!

Genres: Spirituality, Catholic, Christian

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 2006

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible book. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. A must read for anyone seeking closeness to our Lord.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

A completely life-changing spiritual book with a simple and profound message of self-surrender.

[booklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someday I need to do a proper review of this book. I have two copies of it because after I got the first one, I wanted another copy 'just in case'. Just in case of what? I don't know, but just in case. Book people do that sometimes, if a book is very special and in danger of falling out of print.*

Unfortunately, I don't know how to review this book except to say, "Read it" and see for yourself. But I am still going to come back and try to do a review... I hope, maybe...

*I had five copies of one out of print book. I gave one away as a gift and sadly I think I gave it to the wrong person, but I have someone else in mind for another of my precious copies.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book that will explain why a Catholic - if he or she wants to make progress in the spiritual life - must practice self-surrender to God. That means that we must give to God what is most precious as rational free beings: our will. By giving our will 100% to God and dying to self, He will work wonders in our soul, helping us to overcome our defects and do His holy will. Highly recommended!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I've read so far on surrendering to God - such a vital subject