"Lift up your heart to God with a humble impulse of love and have himself as your aim, not any of his goods . . . Set yourself to rest in this darkness, always crying out after him whom you love. For if you are to experience him or to see him at all, insofar as it is possible here, it must always be in this cloud and in this darkness." "The Cloud of Unknowing "is one of the classic medieval texts on contemplative prayer. Written anonymously towards the end of the 14th century for someone just starting out in the journey of faith, it dwells on the essentially unknowability of God. Since God cannot be grasped by the intellect, he must be approached with an attitude of humility and love, in listening prayer.

Prayer is a word we take for granted. Ought we to do so? What do we mean by prayer? What does the word mean in the Christian context? Almost always when we talk about prayer we refer to something we do. From that standpoint, questions problems, confusion, discouragement and illusions multiply. For Burrows it is essential to correct this view. Our Christian knowledge assures us that prayer is essentially what God does, how God addresses us, looks at us. And what God is doing for us is giving us the Divine Self in love. What then is the core of the central message of the revelation of Jesus? It is the unconditional love of God for us, for each one of us. God the unutterable, incomprehensible Mystery, the Reality of all reality, the Life of all Life. And this means that divine Love desires to communicate its Holy Self to us. This is the richness of the vision of a contemplative nun who contradicts the heresy of so much modern writing about the spiritual like- namely that we reach God by running faster. The growing fascination for the public of the contemplative and monastic life is evidence of the profound appeal of this approach. For this there is a real hunger. At its simplest we do no look for success so as to be assured that we do believe. We give ourselves over completely to divine love. Ultimately, we live for God and not for ourselves.

Everyone experiences difficult seasons in life. Loss, pain, anxiety, and frustration can lead to discouragement and sometimes a feeling of hopelessness. 'Fear Not: Prayers & Promises for Difficult Times' incorporates more than 70 themes to help you find the assurance you need in the promises of God's Word. Uplifting prayers offer an opportunity for deeper reflection and connection with your heavenly Father. By staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, you can live a fulfilling, blessed life in spite of your challenging circumstances.

Practical Help for Recognizing and Listening to God's Voice Bestselling author James Goll takes readers on an adventure into the heart of what it means to hear God, and how to do it. Over the course of this journey, both beginners and those who have been listening to God for years will explore biblical principles about prayer, starting from square one. Real-life illustrations inspire and excite readers to have expectant hearts by learning to: * draw near to God * trust that he wants to speak * overcome obstacles that block his voice * avoid being misled by words not coming from him * cultivate a lifestyle of hearing him God is speaking to you--today. Grow in assurance that he wants you to hear.

Jesus te llama es un devocional excepcional lleno de tesoros inspirados del cielo para cada dia del ano. Cada fragmento esta escrito desde el punto de vista de Jesucristo proporcionando al lector bellas redacciones que contienen deseos y verdades del corazon de Dios para el, basadas en las Escrituras. Despues de muchos anos de escribir en su diario de oracion, la misionera Sarah Young decidio "escuchar" a Dios con pluma en mano, poniendo por escrito cualquier cosa que El le decia. Estos encuentros escritos le ayudaron a crecer en su acercamiento a Dios y asi lo han hecho para miles de personas mas. Este devocional esta lleno de palabras de tranquilidad, consuelo y esperanza; palabras que dirigen al lector a estar en todo tiempo consciente de la presencia de Dios y a disfrutar de Su paz. Es un libro que ha pasado la prueba del tiempo y es preferido por muchas personas alrededor del mundo. Contiene redacciones cortas y faciles de comprender. Sugiere la lectura de fragmentos de la Biblia que complementan las redacciones. Ideal para uso personal, familiar o para regalo. Jesus Calling Jesus Calling is an exceptional devotional filled with heavenly inspired treasures for every day of the year. Each fragment is written from Jesus' point of view, providing the reader with beautiful writings that contain wishes and truths from the heart of God for him, based on the Scriptures. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to "listen" to God with pen in hand, writing down whatever He said to her. These written encounters helped her grow in her approach to God and have done so for thousands of others. This devotional is full of words of tranquility, comfort and hope; words that direct the reader to be aware of the presence of God at all times and to enjoy His peace. It is a book that has stood the test of time and is preferred by many people around the world. It contains short and easy-to-understand essays. Suggest reading passages from the Bible that complement the essays. Ideal for personal, family or gift use.

Whimsical, simple illustrations and prayers drawn from Episcopal prayer resourcesCommon Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. At the heart of this book is the belief that prayer shapes our lives and should be accessible and meaningful for children. The prayers in this book are called "common" for a variety of reasons; like the Book of Common Prayer, it seeks to provide a language, form, and theology that binds Episcopalians in shared prayer. In addition, prayers reflect themes with which children are commonly familiar, like home, school, and camps. Most of all, these prayers are held in common-always done within God's holy community that includes family and friends, the living and the dead, saints and sinners, angels, archangels, and the company of heaven. Also available in Spanish.

A collection of prayers, by the beloved poet, hymnwriter, author, scholar and pastor: Dr. Martin Franzmann. Offering meditations on various themes from "busy people" to "over a glass of wine," Franzmann uses his unique command of the English language to lead the reader into deeper thought and reflection on all facets of life.

Stormie Omartian's bestselling The Power of a Praying series (more than 28 million copies sold) is rereleased with fresh new covers and new material to reach a still-growing market of readers eager to discover the power of prayer for their lives.

Just because your children are grown up doesn't mean they don't need your prayers. In some ways they need them more than ever.

Stormie offers you a gathering of heartfelt prayers from one of her most popular books, The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children. This little-but-powerful book of prayer and Scripture is ideally sized for mothers or fathers to pull from purse or pocket throughout the day for quick and meaningful talks with God about their grown children's relationships, faith, finances, struggles, direction, and parenting.

This compact resource unveils the power of prayer to protect, nurture, and guide. It offers parents the comfort, reassurance, and wisdom of God's promises for them and their adult child's life and future.

'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.' This ancient prayer has been known and loved by generations of Christians for hundreds of years. It is a way of entering into the river of prayer which flows from the heart of God: the prayer of God himself, as Jesus continually prays for his people and for the world he loves. Simon Barrington-Ward teaches us how to use the Jesus Prayer as a devotional practice, and opens up the Bible passages that are crucial to understanding it. 'Written out of long experience, Simon Barrington-Ward's book is one of the clearest, practical and most timely introductions available.' David Runcorn, author of Spirituality Workbook: A guide for explorers, pilgrims and seekers

God is speaking. Are you listening?

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Prayers & Promises for Women incorporates more than 70 themes that help you connect with your Creator in all the different areas of your life. This beautifully designed book gives you easy access to God's promises about faithfulness, trust, wisdom, worth, beauty, strength, and much more, with uplifting prayers and journaling space for deeper reflection. By staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, you can live a fulfilling, blessed life in close relationship with your heavenly Father.