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Running on Empty: Contemplative Spirituality for Overachievers Paperback – December 13, 2005

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Learn to live with God instead of for God. In this candid and achingly authentic book, Fil Anderson shares the healing insights that restored his spiritual compass and guided him back to God--the God who specializes in filling empty souls. 

Fil Anderson had accomplished more for God than most of his contemporaries, but his worn-out body housed an empty soul. His frenetic pace of ministry had earned him just one thing: greater pressure to do even more. He had fallen for the soul-killing lie that doing more for God would give his life meaning. Then the godly admonition of a spiritual director set this burned-out believer on a life-saving spiritual path. Sometimes the only way to get a new life is by running your old one completely into the ground. 

This powerful story of a reawakened soul can be the story of every person who has pursued spiritual productivity over intimacy with God and come up empty. It’s the story of reclaiming your soul and finding a home in the center of God’s relentless love. It’s the journey from self-importance to God-importance.

“To the harried and the unharried, I pray that this book will minister to your heart in the profound way that it has blessed mine.” —Brennan Manning
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    December 13, 2005
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  6. ISBN-10
    1400071038
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1400071036
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  • Michael J. Witka
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than a spiritual filling station - Michael J Witka
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2005
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    I read this book some time ago for the first time. I have since read it over ten times. Fil can resonate with the simplest ideas. I was so impressed that I flew Fil out to speak to our staff of 55 employees for a two day retreat. His masterful storytelling and practical ideas just keep filling you over and over.

    I recognized the path of destruction he writes about with many in the work of ministry, but it also applies to those in business and families.

    The second half of the book with the path of recovery gives hope to all of us who have had the American work ethic shoved down our throats for so many years. There are practical life applicatons. There are the tried and true and many new ways too.

    Read it and study it, the book is a life changing opportunity.

    It should be in every personal library.
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  • Dylan Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still learning to rest in God's love. To abide. This book has taught me more.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
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    First heard Fil speak at or YL Greater New York leadership weekend. He was seriously so great, and led us on an inward spiritual journey. But one of the greatest and simplest things me and my friends took from that weekend was the need to be quiet before the Lord, and just listen. Almost a year later, and it's still hard to do, but has had such an impact on my relationship with the Lord.
    The Lord constantly uses people in my life to give me wisdom and discernment in challenging areas of my life. This book is like one of those conversations. Suggesting it to a lot of my friends.
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  • Peg Robarchek
    4.0 out of 5 stars From a chronic relapser
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2008
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    As one of those chronic overachievers Fil Anderson is writing to, I can't wait to read this book again and dig deep at the challenge it presents.

    "Running on Empty" is boldly honest in describing the author's struggles, and gently encouraging in talking about the lessons he's learned about the importance of silence, the open-armed experiences God offers us through prayer and the joy of transformation. And his belief that God doesn't need our help is thought provoking. I don't necessarily agree with everything Fil says, but the soul-truth of his experience and wisdom resonate through the book.

    If you enjoy being challenged to go deeper in your experience with God, Fil Anderson's "Running on Empty" is worth reading.
    Peg Robarchek
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  • Michael Pennington
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book will lead you to greater Soul Care
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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    As a student and new practitioner of Soul Care, I found this book very helpful. Fil’s openness and transparency were refreshing.
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  • KD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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    A very thoughtful and humble book. A real challenge to those driven to please others and for success. Rest in Christ’s love!
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  • @pastorgregumc
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for Type A's
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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    The role of a spiritual leader is one of the most emotional draining occupations imaginable (yet totally gratifying). Fail Anderson walks you through the various avenues to regain energy +power from God.
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  • Peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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    Fil Anderson is a wonderful author and more importantly a Christ follower with a heart to encourage others. This book is worth every minute. It's fuel for the soul.
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  • Dr. David R. Bess
    2.0 out of 5 stars Better at Describing the Problem than Providing the Solution
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2007
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    Anderson provides an easy-to-read book here, giving anyone who has an overloaded, exhausting schedule sympathy and understanding. He describes the problems of emotional exhaustion very well, whetting the appetite of the reader for answers. Sadly, in the second half of the book on recovery he doesn't provide them well. He describes solitude, prayer, the Bible, spiritual direction, sorrow and joy as traits a person should have to recover from and to avoid emotional exhaustion, but doesn't relate them to one another. He also shows the reader where he needs to be, but does very little to help him get there.

    I've read much better books on emotional/spiritual exhaustion. Unless you are a fan of the author, I'd encourage you to pass on this one. The title is catchy, but it is all downhill from there.
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    2.0 out of 5 stars pas ravie.
    Reviewed in France on January 9, 2016
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    Le livre supposé en bon état est en fait tout souligné ou sur-ligné avec un marqueur indélébile bleu... Pas un état super franchement
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  • skiwiman
    5.0 out of 5 stars a "real" challenge
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2012
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    For once it's so refreshing, and ultimately challenging to read a book by an author who isn't a super-Christian. Fil tried doing his own thing, running his life, his way and ended up a broken man. His honesty is intense at times and makes uncomfortable reading. Uncomfortable as it makes you think about your own approach to life. Am I 'running on empty'? Am I doing what I do to seek the approval of others. The chapter on JOY is amazing and much re-read. I recommend this book to anyone who hasn't got it al figured out, to anyone who who has reach "empty". You won't be disappointed.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2015
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    excellent product and service from this seller as always
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  • Peter Colback
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sitting and waiting may be all He wants
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2016
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    loving it.. have not finished it yet but I think it is a statement for the often right wing active evangelical churches to consider... being busy is often the opposite of peace... are we so full of pride that we really think God cannot do it without our efforts?
    Don't you just like it when a friend simply "is". Not planning or doing but just being there next to you? So why would this be any different with the ones who loves us always whatever we do?
    What pride I have that is exposed in this book that assumes that what I am 'doing' is better than the one who sits and waits xx
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