Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will Paperback – March 21, 2014

I bought the book for someone else, hoping they would learn and "just do something." As is often the case, it helped me do something to help, educated and gave me some understanding so I could be more compassionate.

So glad I bought this for my 16, nearly 17 year old son who has been struggling with all the choices he has to make when he graduates. Very Biblically sound and he enjoyed the read.

Easy to read with practical ways to obey God. Good instructions for daily living.

I really enjoyed this book and its approach. I definitely was convicted of certain ways I approached God's will and which led to me ultimately being passive trying to know with certainty "is this the right way?".. I highly recommend this for anyone who seeks to know God's will and especially for those of us who are scared to go forward or second-guess ourselves. I gave 4 stars solely because this book, in my opinion, seemed aimed more for twenty-something year olds. I'm in my mid-thirties and still took plenty away from it and genuinely enjoyed the book but numerous parts (getting married, get a job) were not applicable to my life stage. Everyone should read this though and will certainly benefit from it.

There’s a book called Decision Making and the Will of God by Gary Friesen that covers much the same topic as DeYoung’s book but couldn’t be more different. Friesen’s book is more academic in a sense-although not exactly an academic book by most standards. DeYoung, however, has taken a perplexing topic and made it very approachable and down-to-earth. Perhaps it’s so approachable because, if you’re at all familiar with the common view of trying to discern God’s secret will for your life, this approach DeYoung discusses is far more common sense, to say nothing of being more biblical. It is simple in all the right ways.I would gladly hand this book to anyone in my orbit I sense might need it. If you’re looking for a deep-dive on this topic with lots of cites, look elsewhere. (Maybe the Friesen book I mentioned, if it’s still in print.) But if you need something genuinely useful in sorting out how to discern God’s will, grab this book.

Every young Christian must read this.Very insightful dynamic between the providence of God and the role of initiative from man.Strongly recommended!

I've been a Christian most of my life and have never really rebelled or anything like that. I've had quite a few times when I was really looking for God's will. Times when I was changing jobs, ministries, considering a major move, etc. I found earlier in my life (I'm in my 40's) that God never really gave me a bright flashing neon sign. In fact, in the last decade my wife and I really felt about a particular decision that God was saying "do what you want to do, because I know you'll be serving Me wherever you are". That was comforting on the one hand, but also not what I wanted. I wanted God to tell me what to do, LOL.This book really lays out a Biblical foundation for making decisions in life and considering what truly is the will of God.

As a college student, the pressure can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about the future. I’ve found myself holding in these feelings instead of confronting them. The most significant pressure for me is deciding what I want to do for the rest of my life—a struggle many of my peers face as well.Reading "Just Do Something" offered a comforting reminder that I’m not alone in this journey. The book emphasizes that, even in moments of uncertainty, God is always present and has a plan for each of us. This perspective has provided me with a sense of relief and encouragement, reminding me that I can navigate these decisions with faith and support. It’s a valuable message that resonates deeply during this pivotal time in my life.