Self To Lose Self To Find (Revised)

Discover the transformative power that comes when we truly know ourselves as God intended by pairing the illuminating personality insights of the Enneagram test with deep scriptural insights.

In Self to Lose, Self to Find, Marilyn Vancil unpacks our human dilemma, sets the scriptural foundation, explores the nine Enneagram personalities, and shows us the path to freedom. The Enneagram stops being a personality test and starts being a tool that propels us towards growth. We all have two parts to ourselves, Vancil argues, that demand our attention: the authentic self, which is the unique person we were created to be, and the adapted self, which is the person we learned to become. At its best, the Enneagram doesn’t merely describe who we are in a given moment. It invites us to see the innate gifts, quirks, and tendencies we were created with–the person we were before our lived trials and traumas began to shape us. Those, when redeemed, shape our character into the person we’re truly meant to be.

Vancil offers a compelling biblical case for the Enneagram by drawing from John 12:24, which describes how we, like seeds, develop a protective coat that keeps us safe as we grow up and encounter challenges and trumas, but for us to truly live a fruitful life, we must choose to remove that protective coat in order to grow.

In this powerhouse of a self-development book, readers will:
– Unlock a treasure trove of practical guidance that will equip you to live out your God-given identity
– Discern between the self to lose and the self Jesus invites you to find
– Uncover your deeper motivations, longings, and ways of suffering
– Enhance your relationships by appreciating others more
– Own up to what keeps you from possessing the abundant life Jesus offers

Combining the biblical narrative with Enneagram wisdom and real-life experiences, updated and revised with new insights and stories, this compelling resource is a must for anyone who longs for a freer life.