Our Unmet Needs
Overview
We are a needy generation. We try to satisfy our needs with sin, disobedience, doubt, manipulating God and others, and more. But God wants to redirect our lives, teach us greater trust, and meet our needs in the light of His eternal purposes. Dr. Stanley guides the reader through Scripture to show that, in spite of our doubts and rebellion, God wants to meet our deepest needs. He shows that we have a High Priest who knows how we feel, is aware of our needs, and graciously desires and promises to meet these needs–in His time and in His way. Sound biblical teaching and real–life examples from this popular preacher will encourage Christians who want to tap into God’s supply for their lives.
Top Highlights
“A desire tends to be something that is not essential but is enjoyable.” (Page 3)
“A need is something that is essential to the fulfillment of God’s plan for a person’s life.” (Page 2)
“Just because a desire is not essential does not mean that it has no importance to God. Although a desire may not be a requirement for our lives, it is something that is associated with pleasure or joy in our lives.” (Page 3)
“At the core of it all is ultimately a deep need to be accepted by God” (Page 63)
“It may be a sense of direction so that a person will know more fully what God desires for him.” (Page 2)
- Title: Our Unmet Needs
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 1999
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Christian life
- ISBNs: 9781418531874, 1418531871
- Resource ID: LLS:40.170.33
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:17:27Z
Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was often called “America’s Pastor.” He earned his bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his master’s degree and doctorate at Luther Rice Seminary. His theological viewpoint was evangelical and dispensational in nature.
Stanley served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta from 1971-2020. He ws the founder and president of In Touch Ministries and had served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The radio and television broadcast In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley aired around the world in more than 50 languages and covered an array of topics—from finances to parenting.
Stanley was a New York Times bestselling author who had written more than 45 books, including The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, The Reason for My Hope, Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life’s Journey, and dozens more in The Charles Stanley Collection (46 vols.).
