Christy Nockels - The Life You Long for: Learning to Live from a Heart of Rest

Is your soul tired and worn out? Do you need a new way to live? Christy Nockels is a gentle, strong voice shepherding us into a fuller life with Jesus at the very center. This book will restore your weary soul.

Jennie Allen , New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and founder and visionary of IF:Gathering

I have waited and waited for Christy Nockels to write a book. It was worth the wait! Theres something about Christy. Always has been. She writes as she sings, bringing a moments grace, a moments peace, and a moments beauty into a world of chaos. Read and rest your weary heart and find gladness in your God again.

Beth Moore , speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author

Christy Nockelss life resonates with the melody of authenticity and holiness. This book is Christys storythe tale of a woman growing in grace and showing us how to do the same. Each chapter shimmers with insights that underscore the spiritual disciplines that are increasingly overlooked and undervalued: abiding in Christ, accepting His love, resting in His providential care, and choosing a lifestyle of contentment. In other words, this book is pure grace. It will draw you to Jesus and remind you about the beautiful song that the Father is writing with your life too.

Priscilla Shirer , Bible teacher and author

The Life You Long For is the literary equivalent of relaxing in cool crystal-clear water on a really hot and humid day. God has gifted Christy Nockels with such a keenly observant heart and a poetic psalmist kind of voice, which makes her a safe and compelling tour guide into the transformative topography of divine grace. This must-read book is a lovely invitation to lean more fully into the unconditional love of Jesus Christ and to lean with more authentic compassion into the lives of other image bearers.

Lisa Harper , author and speaker

Christy Nockels has spurred us on for years through her music and now does so through her own story, and I believe its right on time. For all of us who know the tension between whats expected of us and what we really long for, Christy gently leads us into true freedom.

Ruth Chou Simons , mom to six boys, founder of gracelaced.com, and bestselling author of Beholding and Becoming

As I was reading The Life You Long For, I felt like I was having coffee with a sweet friend who was constantly reminding me and my heart to restnot just any sort of rest, but resting in Gods love for me and His plans for me. Christy weaves storytelling and truth together in a way that causes you to ponder the overwhelming song of love that the Father sings over each of us.

Jamie Ivey , bestselling author and host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast

Christy Nockels is a deep, deep well, and I so appreciate the honesty and vulnerability in her book, The Life You Long For. I know it will help you discover the intimacy with God that we all crave and were made for. Thank you, Christy, for pouring your heart and soul into each word and reminding us of what this life is all about.

Chris Tomlin , singer and songwriter

In the hustle and grind of life, we can mistakenly believe that our good works and effort curry favor with God. But Christy Nockelss words teach us ever so gently that our striving is exhausting us! The Life You Long For is a song for us to learn and sing in our own harmony so our souls can be set free.

Bianca Juarez Olthoff , speaker, teacher, and bestselling author of How to Have Your Life Not Suck

Christy Nockels shares from personal experience that tiring ourselves for God is not the same as enjoying being with Him. Through her vulnerable storytelling, Christ-focused truth-telling, and thoughtful biblical perspective, were told the greatest news on earth: the longing inside us is fulfilled only and wholly in Jesus.

Kelly Minter , Bible teacher and author of Finding God Faithful

Before I met Christy Nockels, I was shaped by her songs and ministry. Once I got to know her personally, I was more deeply affected by her life and friendship, especially her intimate relationship with the Lord. The Life You Long For is a compilation of all our coffee dates, late-night chats, long-distance phone calls, and heartfelt emails. If youve ever wanted to sit across from her and glean wisdom from her years of faithful adoration of and intimacy with Jesus, read this book.

Lauren Chandler , author, worship leader, and songwriter

Reading The Life You Long For feels like you are sitting with Christy, hearing her kind voice and wise words, laughing along with her as she tells the best stories and the most heartfelt truths.

Annie F. Downs , bestselling author of 100 Days to Brave

As a friend, Ive watched Christy Nockels live this message in real time, pouring truth into these pages. May her words breathe grace and inspire rest in your soul as you seek the journey God destines for each of us. This book will help you recover your life!

Rebekah Lyons , bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal