The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (The Spiritual Journey)

Christian tradition holds that deep knowledge of God requires deep knowledge of self. Discerning your true self is connected to understanding God's purposes for you. As you become more like Christ, you simultaneously become more authentically yourself. Psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner explores Christian identity and the spirituality of self-discovery. He identifies false selves you may adopt and guides you toward discovering your true self rooted in your uniqueness in Christ. Through self-understanding, Benner argues, you can fulfill your God-given destiny and vocation without pretending to be someone you are not. Deepening your experience of God comes through embracing the gift of being yourself. This expanded edition is one of three titles in The Spiritual Journey trilogy. It includes a new epilogue and an experiential guide with questions for individual reflection or group discussion.