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Why can’t I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online?
Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life?
Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?
When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our circumstances. But let’s face it the biggest enemy is usually the one staring back at us from the mirror every morning.
We lack self-control.
Self-control isn’t very popular these days. We tend to think of it as boring, confining, the cop that shows up and shuts down the party. But the truth is that people who cultivate this vital virtue lead freer, happier, and more meaningful lives. After all, our bad habits—from the slight to the serious—bring a host of painful consequences. Ultimately, they keep us from becoming the people God created us to be.
Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to breaking bad habits and growing your willpower. It explores Scripture’s teachings on how to live a disciplined life while offering practical strategies for growth based on the science of self-control. Whether you want to deepen your spiritual life, conquer an addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay on track, and achieve your goals.
Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn’t have to be that hard. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more productive. Your future self will thank you!
PDF Your Future Self Will Thank You Secrets to SelfControl from the Bible and Brain Science A Guide for Sinners Quitters and Procrastinators Drew Dyck 9780802418296 Books
"At 214 pages, the book moves briskly and I read it all today. Half of the 12 pages I dog-eared for future reference were in chapters 6 ("Training Your Elephant: Building Healthy Habits Into Your Life") and 7 ("Grace Means I Don't Need Self Control ... And Other Dumb Things Christians Think"). The latter chapter's discussion of the common conflation of sanctification and justification was particularly worthwhile as misunderstandings about cheap grace abound in today's consumer culture. The timely reminders about keystone habits, the limits of technology, and gradual change were helpful as well."
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Your Future Self Will Thank You Secrets to SelfControl from the Bible and Brain Science A Guide for Sinners Quitters and Procrastinators Drew Dyck 9780802418296 Books Reviews :
Your Future Self Will Thank You Secrets to SelfControl from the Bible and Brain Science A Guide for Sinners Quitters and Procrastinators Drew Dyck 9780802418296 Books Reviews
- I loved this book! I’m so glad it was my first read of 2019.
As someone who struggles with procrastination, I found lots of insight in Drew Dyck’s writing. He’s witty and relatable while tackling a topic most of us would probably rather avoid self control.
I was hit especially hard by his chapter on social media/internet addiction! Whew...so convicting, but so full of truth.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with self control and is ready to do something about it! Ready to build some healthy habits into your life? Grab your copy today! - At 214 pages, the book moves briskly and I read it all today. Half of the 12 pages I dog-eared for future reference were in chapters 6 ("Training Your Elephant Building Healthy Habits Into Your Life") and 7 ("Grace Means I Don't Need Self Control ... And Other Dumb Things Christians Think"). The latter chapter's discussion of the common conflation of sanctification and justification was particularly worthwhile as misunderstandings about cheap grace abound in today's consumer culture. The timely reminders about keystone habits, the limits of technology, and gradual change were helpful as well.
- This is the first book I completed reading in 2019 and I'm glad to have started the year so well. I am a theologian by trade and Dyck handles the text of Scripture well as he investigates what the Bible has to say about cultivating self-control. While I don't have the expertise to evaluate what Dyck brings to the table from the realm of neurology I can say that what he presents strikes this reader as credible and has had the happy of effect of working when employed in my own efforts. I didn't end 2018 knowing I wanted to read a book on self-control that brought Scripture and brain research together but I realize now I'd been wanting to read such a book for a long time. I trust anyone who reads this one will find it similarly profitable.
- I'd been reflecting on my need to be more self-controlled even before I heard about this book, and it turned out to be exactly the kind of book I needed. I loved it SO much and can see it becoming a yearly read, if not a regular reference throughout the year.
I was reminded of how sinful patterns weaken self-control but I also learned about psychology and natural human limitations (did you know willpower is finite?? I didn't!).
Missing from the book is any hint of shame. So many Christian perspectives on self-control attempt to shame us into better behavior -- just believe X about God and you'll resist this temptation. Just make Jesus your greatest treasure and BAM! You won't be so lazy. 🙄
Instead of guilting us for not having more faith, Drew acts as a patient algebra teacher, showing us step-by-step how our bodies and brains work against us and how to leverage those to exercise self-control, which ultimately help us enjoy God more deeply. 💯 would recommend! - Drew’s book was approachable, engaging, practical, but most of all helpful. I learned principles behind habit formation that I hadn’t read before which have been useful to making changes in areas that have long beleaguered me. As a person of faith, I appreciate the spiritual underpinnings of his work, but there is, equally, a strong use of science and psychology to shed light on why we do (or don’t do) what we should. His personal examples, particularly the stories he shares of his family, make this book highly relatable. I recommend it without reserve.
- Why I chose this book A friend recommended this book stating, “best book I’ve read in a while.†Upon that recommendation I jumped. I have followed Dyck on Twitter for a while, and his online presence is hilarious. Right now I am in a season where I feel overwhelmed by ministry, and this seemed to resonate with what I needed to read.
Simple Summary Dyck writes openly about his struggle in consistency in his daily walk of faith. Within the book he builds the case of why a Christian should build discipline in their lives to follow Christ. He outlines and explains simple basic disciplines backed up by science and scripture to follow God. His book is extremely biblical and practical. As I sat reading the book I was able to contemplate changes which I could put in practice immediately.
Who should read this book? Everyone. Many books I read make me smarter or help me be a better pastor. Dyck’s book helps build the foundation for daily faithful living. If you are looking to get genuine practical wisdom in following Jesus, pick up this book.
(Wes Faulk) - Thoughtful, engaging, honest, humorous, relatable, practical, and theologically robust. I mostly enjoyed the chapter dealing with our role and God's role in sanctification - we don't teach this thoroughly or accurately enough in our studies of the Bible. Love this excerpt from the book "Discounting our role in sanctification leads to license. Ignoring God’s role leads to legalism... We’re commanded to ‘make every effort’ because ‘His divine power had given us everything we need for a godly life.’ Divine empowerment and human effort aren’t enemies. They’re allies. God has given us His power. That’s why we strive... Obeying God’s commands is impossible apart from God’s strength. But we still have to obey." I also enjoyed how practical and scientifically grounded this book; as a result, it compels someone who isn't necessarily a believer to delve into the Bible.
Also important is how, as a reader, Drew's self-deprecating (in a good way) transparency allowed me to feel like he is on the journey with me trying to master self-control. He is very intentional on letting the reader know that he has failed tremendously and repeatedly, yet he keeps in trying. Hence, as a reader, you don't feel like you're being preached to; rather, you feel like you are on a journey with a fellow struggling follower of Christ.
