When the darkness will not lift : Paperback : Inter-Varsity Press : 9781844741847 : 1844741842 : 16 Mar 2007 : \"It is utterly crucial that in our darkness we affirm the wise, strong hand of God to hold us, even when we have no strength to hold him.\" John Piper Even the most faithful, focused Christians can encounter periods of depression and spiritual darkness when joy seems to stay just out of reach. It can happen because of sin, satanic assault, distressing circumstances, or hereditary and other physical causes. In \'When the Darkness Will Not Lift\', John Piper aims to give some comfort and guidance to ...