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"Todd Friel presents a wonderful vision of the Christian life." -- Albert Mohler
"Every Christian who wants to know our great King should read this excellent book. I can't wait to buy copies for all of my neighbors!" -- Rosaria Butterfield
"Go Serve Your King isn't just a book--it's a biblically-sound manual for living a life of eternal significance." -- Ray Comfort
Beloved radio host and pastor Todd Friel offers a powerful and practical guide to living all of life for the glory of God.
Many believers struggle to connect their faith with everyday life. We know we should love Jesus, but does that mean thinking about Him all the time? Does it require making drastic life changes? What does it mean to set our minds on the things above when there is so much to deal with here on earth? What should we do when it feels like God is absent?
The answer (probably) isn't quitting your job and becoming an overseas missionary. Instead, it's asking: how can I be faithful in the life I already lead? In Go Serve Your King, Todd Friel offers a joyful, practical guide to glorifying God in every moment of every day. It's not what you do that makes something holy, but who you do it for that really matters. God might call you to do something dramatic--He sometimes does--but if He doesn't, you still have an important role in His eternal plan.
Rich in biblical references and theological gems from Christian thinkers like Augustine, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, and R.C. Sproul, this book will help you see eternal meaning in the ordinary, the mundane, and even the painful. Friel shows you how to:
- Live a truly purposeful life--the one that God created you to walk in--so that Jesus is at the center of everything you do.
- Overcome stubborn sins by growing in your love for Jesus so that you experience "the expulsive power of new affections."
- Know God's will for every decision you make and circumstance you face.
- Become more like Jesus not through "radical" programs but by ordinary obedience.
- Steward every area of your life for God including your relationships, career, finances, recreation, aging, and even death.
With reflection questions at the end of each chapter to help you put your faith into practice, this book will help you grow not only in your knowledge of God, but also in your love for Him. As you behold the glory of Christ, your heart will soar, and your faith will illuminate everything you do.
Filled with timeless truth and applicable insights, Go Serve Your King reveals what it really means to do all for the glory of God. It is a helpful handbook for every pilgrim who longs to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Brief description:
Todd Friel is the pastor of Alpharetta Bible Church near Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Fortis Institute. He is also the host of Wretched, an award-winning TV and radio broadcast, and one of the most downloaded Christian podcasts worldwide. Known for his distinctive blend of witty humor and biblical insight, Todd has written six books and produced dozens of Bible studies and video resources to strengthen the local church. Millions of his evangelistic booklets have been distributed around the globe, and his sermons are available on the Exalt the King podcast. Todd is blissfully married to Mrs. Friel, and they have three adult children and two granddogs.
Review Quotes:
"This is not a book that asks us to become a success as our culture defines it, but to see the divine purpose in the ordinary, the non-spectacular, and the mundane as we learn to do everything to serve our King. Todd engagingly seeks to inject the eternal purposes of God into our daily routine without trying to compare ourselves those who are seemingly doing better than we are in their own personal and public lives. He points out that it's not what we do, but who we do it for that really matters. Best of all, Todd shows why living for Jesus Christ as King is not a duty, but a privilege; it is not boring servitude, but a glorious opportunity to live a life of fullness and joy."
-- Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, Chicago, and bestselling author of We Will Not Be Silenced
"Go Serve Your King isn't just a book--it's a biblically-sound manual for living a life of eternal significance. My prayer is that God would use it as a lighthouse shining through the thick darkness of our times, guiding believers to live the truly abundant life in service to their King. This wonderful book will change your life!"
-- Ray Comfort, President of Living Waters, co-host of The Way of the Master, and bestselling author of more than 100 books, including the commentary for The Evidence Study Bible
"The Bible is the bestselling book of all time, and interestingly, the New Testament's opening chapter begins not with a captivating illustration, but with a genealogy. Why? To prove that Jesus, the baby born in Bethlehem, is the long-awaited King! One day, the Savior who formerly arrived in meekness and humility will come in triumph and glory, and His title is 'King of Kings and Lord of Lords'. King Jesus is the grand theme of Scripture! In Go Serve Your King, Todd Friel provides thoroughly biblical and immensely practical answers to questions that sit at the intersection of Christian convictions and Christian living: How do I serve my King in the here and now? How does the lordship of Jesus impact and influence every arena of my life? Read this book and let the truth therein shape the way you live 'under the sun' until we see our King face to face."
-- Jonny Ardavanis, Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church and author of Consider the Lilies and Get to Work
"Many people today, especially young people, struggle with meaning and purpose. They wonder who they are, why they're here, and what it all means. In Go Serve Your King, my friend, Todd Friel, uses Scripture to reveal the counter-intuitive Christian path toward fulfillment. While many have sought to create a formula for a purpose-filled life, Go Serve Your King reveals what the Puritans understood: 'the way up is the way down.' It's a practical and joyful book that I highly recommend!"
-- Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter
"The Christian life is to be lived with purpose, and Todd Friel's work is a clarion call to live that way. In a day when the prevailing cultural sensibilities pull God's people toward a myriad of directionless life choices, Go Serve Your King points to the only real way to live out our calling as Christ followers. Go read this book!"
-- Todd J. Williams, President of Cairn University
"Wow, this book is truly going to have an impact on your life. My friend Todd has a rare gift for taking a truth we all nod along to--that Jesus is Lord--and showing us we've barely begun to grasp what it means. In Go Serve Your King, Todd makes the case that there isn't a single square inch of your life Christ doesn't rule, and then he actually proves it, walking you through your work, your marriage, your money, your suffering, even your death. This book will challenge you to see your faith not as something you practice only on Sundays, but as something that deserves to radically impact your entire life. Read this book and go serve your King!"
-- Allen Parr, host of The Beat podcast
"God has given us the extraordinary purpose of glorifying and enjoying Him forever, but what does that look like on a daily basis? In Go Serve Your King, Todd Friel challenges us to bring every life decision under the rule and reign of Christ. More than a mere philosophical or theological work, this book is an essential guide for every man or woman seeking God's purpose in their identity, passion, and calling. If you want to better serve the One who first made, loved, and saved us, then Go Serve Your King is a must-read."
-- Ryan Helfenbein, Vice President of Communications & Public Engagement at Liberty University, and Founding Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center
"Through His sinless life, sacrificial death, and supernatural resurrection, Jesus came to rescue repentant sinners and gift them eternal life in heaven. As if that weren't enough, He also came to provide us with abundant life on earth. The Psalmist describes this abundant life: 'In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.' Oh, that we would pursue this joy, these pleasures, found only in Christ! In Go Serve Your King, Todd Friel points the way to the grand purpose God has for your life."
-- David Wheaton, host of The Christian Worldview and author of University of Destruction and My Boy, Ben
"Truth matters, and in these pages, you will find the clear truth: You are not the King, and the world does not revolve around you. But because there is a reigning King, you who submit, serve, and love Him--all as a response to His sacrificial love for you--can live joy-filled lives of meaning, purpose, and grace. Every Christian who wants to know our great King should read this excellent book. I can't wait to buy copies for all of my neighbors!"
-- Rosaria Butterfield, bestselling author of Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, and former Professor of English and Women's Studies at Syracuse University
"What is true of the least of us is also true of the greatest: we all serve someone. We may serve another person or we may serve ourselves, but it is universally true that we serve someone. Those who turn to Christ are given a remarkable privilege: serving the only One who is actually worth serving. This book will assure you of the joy, privilege, and responsibility of living in glad service to the King."
-- Tim Challies, founder of Challies.com, co-founder of Cruciform Press, Fortis Institute Fellow for the Local Church, and award-winning author of From the Rising of the Sun, Seasons of Sorrow, and Visual Theology
"Todd Friel presents a wonderful vision of the Christian life, lived under the kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ. One of the most amazing facts about this book is that Todd is as energetic in print as he is in person. His passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and for Christian faithfulness in the church shines through chapter by chapter, page by page. This is a timely book as it helps us to understand the timeless truth that Jesus Christ is Lord and King."
-- R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
"I love this book. It does not merely inform--it calls, sharpens, and steadies the soul for daily service to our King. Todd Friel refuses the false dichotomy that is often made between sober-minded balance and sold-out devotion to Christ. He offers both theological depth and practical wisdom, showing how a life fully yielded to Christ produces both spiritual focus and firmly-grounded stability. If you are longing to serve and honor Christ in every aspect of your life, Go Serve Your King will serve as both a summons and a guide."
-- Phil Johnson, elder and pastor at Grace Community Church, former executive director of Grace to You
"Todd Friel's Go Serve Your King is a refreshing and much-needed reminder that God's extraordinary purposes are most often accomplished through ordinary believers faithfully serving Him in everyday life. In a culture obsessed with the spectacular, Friel skillfully takes the grand themes of Scripture--the glory of God and the lordship of Christ--and brings them down to street level, showing how every Christian can live with eternal significance. The Spirit-filled life was never intended to be confined to church gatherings but to overflow into our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and daily interactions. This book beautifully captures that vision and challenges believers to see every moment as an opportunity for service to our eternal King. I highly commend this volume to any believer longing to enjoy God and to make an eternal impact in everyday life."
-- Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, host of the Bridging the Gap podcast and radio program, and author of several books including Under His Influence and Everyday Conversations, Eternal Impact
"I didn't just read this book; I was counseled, encouraged, and comforted by it. In a world that constantly tells us to focus on ourselves, God calls us to something greater, something more fulfilling. Go Serve Your King points again and again to the breathtaking beauty of Christ that demands we change our gaze. Our Lord's Heart exudes from every page in the rich biblical references and timeless theological truths. With practical applications that linger long after the final chapter, Todd Friel urges us to not just know more about Christ, but to know Him! What an incredible ministry to the heart!"
-- Libby Glosson, Fortis Institute Fellow for Biblical Womanhood and host of The Better Way podcast
"In Go Serve Your King, Todd Friel issues a clarion call to leave behind the toxic waters of expressive individualism, which have engulfed much of our thinking, and find sure footing on the lordship of Jesus Christ. No rock goes unturned in this quest to bring every aspect of life into the service of the King. While reading, I sensed both the conviction and encouragement of the Holy Spirit to this end. But most importantly and experientially, I was possessed by a sense of the wonder and greatness of God. I can pay a book no higher compliment than that--that an encounter with God occurred while reading its pages. Take up and read!"
-- Grant Castleberry, Pastor-teacher of The King's Chapel, President of Unashamed Truth Ministries, editor of the Logic on Fire magazine, and author of The Honor of God