Buku The Gift of Being Yourself (David G. Benner)

 “Grant, Lord, that I may know myself that I may know thee.” ―Augustine

Much  is said in Christian circles about knowing God. But Christians  throughout the ages have agreed that there cannot be deep knowledge of  God without deep knowledge of the self. Discerning your true self is  inextricably related to discerning God’s purposes for you.  Paradoxically, the more you become like Christ, the more you become  authentically yourself.

In this profound exploration of  Christian identity, psychologist and spiritual director David G. Benner  illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false  selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self  that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Freeing you from illusions  about yourself, Benner shows that self-understanding leads to the  fulfillment of your God-given destiny and vocation.

Rest  assured, you need not try to be someone you are not. But you will deepen  your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself.  This expanded edition, one of three titles in The Spiritual Journey  trilogy, includes a new epilogue and an experiential guide with  questions for individual reflection or group discussion.