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  JOURNEY OF THE HEART
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer shares his personal testimony of conversion and
emphasizes the importance of genuine Christian experience, highlighting
the heart's decision to follow Jesus.

Topics: "Personal Relationship with Christ", "Genuine Christian Experience"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 11:28, John 3:16, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Revelation 3:20

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of genuine Christian experience
while preaching Christ as the Savior. He shares his personal journey,
highlighting how a street preacher's words led him to earnestly seek
Jesus and ultimately surrender his heart to Him. Tozer affirms that
Jesus continues to call us to come to Him for rest and salvation,
illustrating that true transformation begins in the heart. His testimony
serves as a reminder that anyone can have a personal relationship with
Christ, regardless of their background.

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CONTENT
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I object to the charge that "Tozer preaches experience." I preach
Christ, the Savior-that is my calling! But I am positive about the
validity, the reality and the value of genuine Christian experience. We
can talk to Jesus just as we talk to our other friends. As a boy, I was
not a Christian. I did not have the privilege of growing up in a home
where Christ was known and loved. God spoke to me through a street
preacher who quoted the word of Jesus, "Come unto me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." That invitation let me
know that Jesus is still calling "Come now!" I went home and up into the
attic. There in earnest prayer I gave my heart and life to Jesus Christ.
My feet had taken me home and into the attic.

But it was my heart that went to Jesus!

Within my heart I consented to go to Jesus. I have been a Christian ever
since that moment.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/journey-of-the-heart/
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