Ordering Your Private World (Abridged) Audiobook

" One of those books that is life-changing. I haven't even had time to breathe in the past few months as I've been striving for my best with my business. It seems everything else has gone to the dogs in the process! This book is getting me back on track with everything that is important "

" Recommended! Put inner self in ordered. "

" Great book with many great insights on how to not only organize your life for what is seen in the outer appearance, but rather ordering it from the inside-out. The book can be a little hard to read though. "

" This book really made me think about life in a different way. It is a book especially good for over-achievers and people who are really busy. It helps a person start to order their inner life, and gives a fresh new look at spiritual disciplines, making time for important things in life, and rhythyms of work and rest. "

" A fantastic book for driven folks (like I used to be/fight not to be.) Good focus on moving from drivenness to "calledness." I am all for ambition, but holy ambition is different than careerism, materialism, etc., that often masquerade as the real thing. This book also makes a great point that not just businessmen, lawyers, or doctors can suffer from drivenness, but so can those in "ministry." I highly recommend this book. "

" Dry and uninspiring. "

" i've read this book every year around christmas time for the past 8 years. it's just a good re-evaluation of everything. "

" This is a perfect book for anyone who wastes too much time and does not have a clue on how to organize their time, life. It answered questions I always wondered about. "

" I reread this book every year. So many things to learn and relearn. "

" Very convicting book for me. We are called to honor God w/ our talents, even if we could get by w/ less. He is concerned w/ our motivations and I learned I want to be "called" not "driven". "

" I really love this book. I've read it twice, so far and I get something out of it each time. In fact, it's back on my current reading book shelf to read again. "

" I just read this. I really liked the sections comparing the "driven" person to the "called" person. A great reminder of how important devotional time is. "

" Really understanding what I am called to do versus what I'm driven to do.... "

" Also read 8/28/01 "

" So, the book knocks you out...not from boredom, but in how we organize our lives daily. If you're struggling with balance and purpose...it's a must read! "

" A great book on spiritual disciplines, full of practical wisdom and one of the best discussions on the purpose and value of sabbath rest that I've read. "

" Really logical and practical and sensible. "

" I really enjoyed it. I have marked many many pages to go back and capture quotes and further reading. "

" This book transformed my life. In a time of great stress and trial, it gave me the tools and the foundation to seek God consistently. "

" Great guide for self evaluation. "

" Read this approx. 20 years ago, and I remember being so impressed by it. I need to read it again! "

" A good book for Pastors trying to balance their lives. Good instruction on how to live a disciplined life. MacDonald has a real father's heart for Pastors and Leaders. "

" Thought provoking and challenging especially given our fast-paced society. Highly recommend this book if you want to truly get your life (and heart) in order. "

" I really enjoyed it. I have marked many many pages to go back and capture quotes and further reading. "

" Read this approx. 20 years ago, and I remember being so impressed by it. I need to read it again! "

" I wasn't a fan of the book as a whole... HOWEVER... There were some amazing truths hidden within the chapters that did help me out a lot. With that being said... It was worth the read. "

" A surprisingly timeless book on keep your life/time in order.....Offers help in the spiritual disciplines as well.....Seems to be geared specifically towards pastors... "

" A very practical book that speaks from the authors experience, not just theory. Looking forward to finishing this book... have read several chapters, as my wife has referenced them in our sharing... when she's finished with the book it'll be my next read! "

" So, the book knocks you out...not from boredom, but in how we organize our lives daily. If you're struggling with balance and purpose...it's a must read! "

" Very convicting book for me. We are called to honor God w/ our talents, even if we could get by w/ less. He is concerned w/ our motivations and I learned I want to be "called" not "driven". "

" A great book that points to many ways to order our personal lives in order to improve our ministry or other activities. Very focused on keeping God at the center and VERY insightful. "

" This book transformed my life. In a time of great stress and trial, it gave me the tools and the foundation to seek God consistently. "

" I read this when I was making decisions about how to create balance in my life and not let tenure dictate my schedule, relationships, attitude (stay tuned to find out if I regret that decision...) "

" Great book with many great insights on how to not only organize your life for what is seen in the outer appearance, but rather ordering it from the inside-out. The book can be a little hard to read though. "

" Practical book about priorities and motives. Very similar to Peter Lord's "Soul Care" which is also on my list here. "