A Place of Quiet Rest - Finding Intimacy With God Through a Daily Devotional Life

The book begins by laying out the priority and purpose for having a daily personal time with God in such a way that you hunger and thirst to have something that meaningful yourself. It is not lofty or arrogant but instead gives evidence that we were created for intimacy with God. The author states,"Many of the men and women of Scripture illustrate what it is to be loved by God and to respond to His divine initiative with wonder, worship, and glad surrender. Those who drank from the deep well of that divine love longed to linger in His presence and counted it their highest privilege and aim to live in unbroken union and communion with Him. Their lives make us thirsty for intimacy with the Creator-Lover who corresponds to that hole in our hearts."  The book also gives practical suggestions for implementing and pursuing a fruitful and meaningful time in God's Word, prayer and meditation. The author addresses problems that prevent or hinder us from t
his bold pursuit of God such as; a busy life, young children, a wandering mind, or interruptions and distractions. Each chapter is followed by a personal reflection from notable Christian women such as Elisabeth Elliot, Kay Arthur and Joni Eareckson Tada. There is a "Making It Personal" section after each chapter with questions and thoughts to meditate upon. The book certainly challenged and encouraged me to make the daily time I spend with God deeper and more meaningful, not to mention the reminder that it should be my first priority.

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