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When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God—and Joy Audiobook
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“It is utterly crucial that in our darkness we affirm the wise, strong hand of God to hold us, even when we have no strength to hold him.” —John Piper
Even the most faithful, focused Christians can encounter periods of depression and spiritual darkness when joy seems to stay just out of reach. It can happen because of sin, satanic assault, distressing circumstances, or hereditary and other physical causes. In When the Darkness Will Not Lift, John Piper aims to give some comfort and guidance to those experiencing spiritual darkness. Listeners will gain insight into the physical side of depression and spiritual darkness, what it means to wait on the Lord in a time of darkness, how unconfessed sin can clog our joy, and how to minister to others who are living without light. Piper uses real-life examples and sensitive narrative to show listeners abundant reason to hope that God will pull them out of the pit of despair and into the light once again.
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"When the Darkness Will Not Lift is a book that helps the reader diagnose their problem, and understand the solution to it. Piper makes certain to follow up every claim and suggestion with Biblical references (in-context) which discretely reveals to the reader the location of the solution: Scripture."
— Zack (4 out of 5 stars)
When the Darkness Will Not Lift Listener Reviews
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" This is a brief work on depression. It is helpful if one is dealing with people who truly suffer from depression. There are many practical applications. It increases one's sympathy for those who are unable to overcome depression. "
— Jlnpeacock, 1/18/2014 -
" Very short book about ways to bring God's joy into your life when you are feeling lonely, empty or blue. I really didn't learn anything new. "
— Kristine, 1/14/2014 -
" I love Piper, I have two other books from him, Faith in Future Grace and When I don't desire God. This book could've been the last chapter of the former. Great for trusting in God through our low moments. "
— Joel, 12/28/2013 -
" A very solid and short book on dealing with depression. "
— Wade, 12/26/2013 -
" Great book that dives into some of the theology behind depression, grief, and suffering. Very helpful and biblical. "
— Dustin, 12/17/2013 -
" One of the best books I've read on depression. Empathetic, truthful and practical. "
— Bryan, 12/13/2013 -
" Short. Pastoral. Very Helpful. "
— Jay, 12/6/2013 -
" Very good introduction to the causes and cures of depression. Also contains references to more in-depth treatments of certain subjects. "
— Daniel, 11/29/2013 -
" Very helpful, though too short. "
— Taylor, 10/27/2013 -
" Very short, can be read in an afternoon. Priceless pastoral thoughts on what people can do who are really stuck in a valley; in a spiritual or emotional funk. "
— Bryan, 12/23/2012 -
" Good book with basic information. I wish there was more, however since this is only the size of a large pamphlet, don't expect lots of detail. Piper does point people to his other books Desiring God and When You Don't Desire God for more information. "
— Christine, 4/30/2012 -
" So grateful that desiringgod.org provides this book as a PDF file, free of charge. There's lots of biblical advice and encouragement for those struggling with depression. It's given me a lot of food for thought, and also gave several simple and practical suggestions. "
— Maggie, 3/15/2012 -
" As someone who has struggled with severe depression, I wish I would have known about this brief, wisdom-packed book while in the midst of some of my rougher times. This is one I will keep right by my Bible to refer to if ever I happen to need encouragement in the midst of a dark period. "
— Suzanne, 2/24/2012 -
" I suffer with minor depression occasionally, and had a year-long bout of moderate depression in my past... I can't say that I found this book terribly helpful or encouraging, it was just ok. "
— Wendy, 10/10/2011 -
" Piper is extremely empathetic and balanced, giving good dose of truth and the Gospel and pragmatism yet not attempting to present a mere recipe. A short read well worth it. This is much more focused and goes further than the section in "When I Don't Desire God". "
— Anthony, 10/10/2011 -
" A short read and helpful for times when I may feel down, but also to help me when I need to encourage others during low times. I found this book and many others written by John Piper at DesiringGod.org where you can download books for free. "
— Tina, 9/29/2011 -
" A decent look about how to fight for Joy in Christ when there is deep spiritual or phyisical darkness. "
— Tim, 7/31/2011 -
" John Piper at his briefest and best. Can be read in an hour or two, but because it's based on his much longer book, still very sound. "
— Bill, 11/8/2010 -
" Piper is extremely empathetic and balanced, giving good dose of truth and the Gospel and pragmatism yet not attempting to present a mere recipe. A short read well worth it. This is much more focused and goes further than the section in "When I Don't Desire God". "
— Anthony, 10/14/2010 -
" This is a brief work on depression. It is helpful if one is dealing with people who truly suffer from depression. There are many practical applications. It increases one's sympathy for those who are unable to overcome depression. "
— Jlnpeacock, 7/21/2010 -
" I love Piper, I have two other books from him, Faith in Future Grace and When I don't desire God. This book could've been the last chapter of the former. Great for trusting in God through our low moments. "
— Joel, 10/30/2009 -
" Helpful for the dark moments in life just as the title describes. It doesn't promise to bring you out of it; it promises to tell you what you need to hear while you're in it. "
— Satchell, 10/19/2009 -
" Last chapter of "When I don't desire God. How to fight for joy" <br/>"Our faith rises and falls. It has degrees. But our security does not rise and fall. It has no degrees." <br/> "
— Ilona, 9/24/2007 -
" A very solid and short book on dealing with depression. "
— Wade, 8/24/2007
About John Piper
John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is the founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and the chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, A Peculiar Glory, and Reading the Bible Supernaturally.
About Wayne Shepherd
Wayne Shepherd’s
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Christian radio and television, as well as numerous audiobooks and special projects. With nearly forty years of broadcast experience, Wayne serves a growing
number of clients as a radio host, interviewer, voice-over talent, and consultant.