Rebuilding the Real You: The Definitive Guide to the Holy Spirit's Work in Your Life [Paperback]

Jack Hayford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 14, 2009

Rebuilding the Real You, Jack Hayford’s landmark teaching on the Holy Spirit, unfolds a clear picture of the process by which the Holy Spirit works in the life of the believer. For anyone who has experienced times of brokenness, the book is a handbook on restoration, enabling the reader to identify and effectively deal with obstacles, walk fully and fruitfully in Spirit-filled life, and rejoice in God’s faithfulness. Containing life-transforming dimensions of renewal and personal restoration, Rebuilding the Real You equips the reader with the tools necessary to rebuild their soul, restore their hope, and remove their shame. With a help like that, you can live every day with confidence, assured of God’s Word triumphing in you.

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Let the Holy Spirit Restore You to the Person You Were Meant to Be!

We all want to live up to the person God made us to be. But many of us feel like we are falling short--without really understanding why. In Rebuilding the Real You, Pastor Jack Hayford unfolds a clear picture of how the Holy Spirit works to help build up believers. A handbook on personal growth and restoration, this book helps you to identify and effectively deal with obstacles, and walk fully and fruitfully in the Spirit-filled life.

Here is practical guidance for living every day with confidence assured of God's Spirit's dynamic partnership with you!

About the Author

Dr. Jack W. Hayford is the Founding Pastor of The Church On The Way, located in Van Nuys, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. In 1999, he celebrated thirty years of faithful leadership and fruitful harvest to the congregation. Dr. Hayford is also Founder and Chancellor of The King's Seminary, which was formally dedicated during the 1999 Autumn Leaders Conference.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House; Revised edition (January 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599794713
• ISBN-13: 978-1599794716
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jack W. Hayford is president of The Foursquare Church and founder and chancellor of The King's College and Seminary. Best known as "Pastor Jack," founding pastor of The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, he is also the prolific author of dozens of books and 600 hymns, including the classic "Majesty." Dr. Hayford and his wife, Anna, have four children, eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Self-Improvement Spiritually and Otherwise, July 7, 2004

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Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. (Edinboro, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebuilding the Real You (Paperback)

Nehemiah's work in the Old Testament is used as an anology for this study of improving one's self. This rebuilding of the wall of the city is similar to the process of God restoring His people today. Pastor Hayford discribes the mission of the Holy Spirit as that of helping you to maximize your potential. We're reminded of God's original intent in creating us, i.e., "man, created perfectly 'in the image of God,' was designed for large purposes and deep fulfillment." He adds, "relationship and rulership are fundamental to our created purpose."

An excellent point is made on time spent with God. It is essential above all else. Dr. Hayford tells us that we discover self-understanding when we're in God's presence. God's nature is revealed to us in His presence, i.e., to save, to heal, to rescue, to redeem, to provide, and to answer.

This is a deeply solid book. It is filled with insights that will transform your thinking. Reading it will bring you closer to God. Your confidence will increase as you are reminded that you are His project. He has committed Himself to you and He is working all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes. This book will build your faith and the just shall live by faith.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You ARE Worth The Investment!, January 21, 2009

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Sojourner "Learning to Live Life" (Suisun City, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rebuilding the Real You: The Definitive Guide to the Holy Spirit's Work in Your Life (Paperback)

Jack Hayford is a unique Bible teacher, pastor, and leader. Every word evokes a myriad of feelings, thoughts, and ideas. This is a wonderful work and I was fortunate to get the earlier version too. It is amazing how well this teaching has withstood the test of time. This will make an EXCELLENT small group study, individual development or devotional.

You are worth the investment in yourself that the price of this book requires. More than that, you are worth the investment applying the teachings in this book will require of you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Encouragement To Let God Restore You, October 24, 2009

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rebuilding the Real You: The Definitive Guide to the Holy Spirit's Work in Your Life (Paperback)

"Rebuilding The Real You" by Jack Hayford is a great encouragement and challenge to allow God to restore you instead of trying a self-improvement program that is doomed to fail when done only in our strength.

Among some of the points covered by Hayford include:

1. Rebuilding a human personality is an undertaking the Holy Spirit will take on when we allow Him to do so.
2. Jesus said that unless we come to Him as a child, we cannot truly live as a child of God.
3. When hard times come, lean on the everlasting arms of the Almighty.
4. God is for us and is committed to our total restoration.
5. Regardless of how bleak circumstances are, Jesus Christ has given us the power and resources to overcome.
6. The devil will constantly try to hinder God's program for you.
7. Our vertical growth in Christ cannot be disassociated from our horizontal growth with people around us.

A great read. Highly recommended!