The search for happiness is on the rise. Quite literally actually. Over the past few years, the phrase “how to be happy” has been googled 70% more than it was a decade ago. And with this constant search comes no shortage of “answers.”

Celebrities, authors, philosophers and the like continue to weight in. Most popularly in the past few years, we’ve seen  gratefulness offered as the key. Others proposed true happiness lies in learning to be content. On the surface, these may seem like better answers than money, fancy clothes, or other material possessions. But apart from God – whatever we rely on for true happiness is ultimately nothing more than an idol.

And when idols come up empty, the search continues…

As Christians we know true happiness comes solely from God Himself. David knew this (Ps. 16:11), Peter understood it (Acts 2:28), Jesus rejoiced in it (Heb.12:2).

So how do we become truly happy in God like David, Peter, and Jesus?

Elyse Fitzpatick writes:

We create images out of our thoughts of our highest good…They tell us what we should cherish more than Him…We erect false gods because we believe they can bring us happiness.”

 

Did you catch that?

We truly recognize that God is our happiness when false gods, “idols of our heart,” – are pulled to the ground and shattered to a million pieces. God alone is left as our highest good and source of joy.

 

 

 In Idols of the Heart, Elyse Fitzpatrick exposes these idols.  You’ll learn how we put loves, desires, and expectations in God’s place—and the consequences of our misplaced affections.

After 80,000 copies sold, this classic work has been revised. Elyse carefully reminds us that even in our idolatry, God loves his people and can use our messy lives and struggles for his glory.

If you know God alone will bring you true happiness, Idols of the Heart  will show you how to search and know your heart, and crush your false gods.

 

“I highly recommend this book.” —Martha Peace

RELEASE DATE: January 29th

Begin Now for FREE!

The first step in recognizing idols is undersatnding know your heart. Elyse has provided a FREE eCourse to begin your journey.

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You’ll learn:

• The 3 facets of the heart – from Scripture.
• How your “heart disease” keeps you from obeying God.
• Your best medicine to fight against idolatry.
• Where is God’s “grace” in your constant battle with sin?

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“Fitzpatrick shows how Jesus Christ retakes our lives from these idols, setting up his reign over our attention, loyalty, and affections.”

—David Powlison

 

About Elyse

A household name within the Christian community, Elyse holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 21 books on daily living and the Christian life.