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Do you long for depth and authenticity in your relationship with God? Do you want purpose and daily direction but can't seem to find the right prayer to receive it? When the Soul Listens will guide you away from formulas and step-by-step prayer plans toward contemplative prayer, "the lifestyle that allows you to experience God's presence," writes author Jan Johnson. Learn to find rest and guidance in God, opening yourself to God's presence and direction through this practical approach. If you are disillusioned, experiencing spiritual dryness, or simply looking for the next step in your spiritual growth, When the Soul Listens offers a clear path to a fulfilling connection with God.
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NavPress (1999), Edition: 1, 192 pages
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How can we ever hope to be transformed from the inside out into the likeness of Christ? One important way is through prayer. In her book, "When the Soul Listens", Jan Johnson explains how imperative it is to spend time in prayer with God – not just talking but also listening, allowing God to fill
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us with His thoughts and desires. She quotes Amy Carmichael: “Holy Spirit, think through me till your ideas are my ideas.” Prayer is the way to start thinking like Christ....which leads to living, breathing and loving like Christ. Johnson shows us that when we are centered on ourselves and trying to be a “good Christian” our obedience is joyless and fruitless – but when we use prayer to center on the nature and character of God, it will be not only our desire but our delight to do God's will. Show Less