A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society

Since Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic nearly forty years ago hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. As a society we are still obsessed with the immediate; new technologies have only intensified our quest for the quick fix. But Petersons time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the samea long obedience in the same direction.Following Jesus in this way requires a deepening life of prayer and throughout history Christians have learned to pray from the Psalms. Peterson finds encouragement for todays pilgrims in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) sung by travelers on their way to worship in Jerusalem. With his prophetic and pastoral wisdom Peterson shows how the psalms teach us to grow in worship service joy work happiness humility community and blessing.This special commemorative edition of A Long Obedience in the Same Direction includes a new preface taken from Leif Petersons eulogy at his fathers memorial service.