The first book that really impacted me I read back in the 1990s (it was revised in 2008). It was titled “Intimate friendship with God” and was by Joy Dawson.
This book spoke to my heart and helped shape my faith and relationship with God. It brought me to a point of revival and closeness with God like I had never experienced before.
For me it was the right book at the right time. I have often gone back to it hoping to rekindle that same fire and passion for God it gave me. It has to some degree, but nothing like that first time. First time around the impact for me was powerful.
Here is the blurb from the publisher…
It can sound like a contradiction: fear God, but consider him a close friend. How does a Christian find the balance between reverence and communion? For decades Joy Dawson has been helping readers reconcile diverse approaches to the throne of God. She shows them how to have God’s attitude toward sin, overcome the fear of what people think, attain godly wisdom, and fulfill their destinies. With personal examples and biblical truths, Dawson invites readers on a fascinating adventure into a place of intimate friendship with almighty God. This 20th anniversary edition includes fresh illustrations and a new foreword from Jack Hayford.
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