In an age of instant gratification and "it'll do you good, so do it!" attitudes, self-discipline and self-denial are hardly popular practices. However, they may be some of the most important virtues lost in our time. In "A Life of Obedience," Elisabeth Elliot masterfully and gracefully addresses seven important disciplines for the Christian life: discipline of the body, mind, position, time, possessions, work, and feelings. When we understand that obedience helps us surrender control of our lives to the God who governs all things, we are able to truly trust and rest our hearts, whether in trials or times of prosperity.