Comments on: Practice of the Presence – Book Review https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/ Nurturing a vibrant healthy spirituality Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:14:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12237 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:14:20 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12237 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

I think you would really like this translation – re introduced me to Brother Lawrence and gave me new insights and inspiration. Ruth Haley Bartons’ books do the same for me too.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12236 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:13:14 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12236 In reply to Martha J Orlando.

I really liked the depth of the book and it was great to revisit Brother Lawrence.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12235 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:12:31 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12235 In reply to Pat Forsman.

I love your HI GOD suggestion and have used this all week. Thank you for this gift!!

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12232 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:51:16 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12232 I too have read The Practice of the Presence of God. The intimacy with Him that Brother Lawrence experienced has been an inspiration to me for a couple of decades now. You’ve got me excited about this new volume, Jean! As for what’s helping me practice God’s presence, it’s Ruth Haley Barton’s book, Invitation to Solitude and Silence. I’ve been implementing her suggestions since mid-April, and am enjoying meeting with God several times a week (in addition to my regular quiet time), to “see and feel and know spiritual reality in the moment” (p. 123) and “just enjoy the presence of the One who is always present with us” (p. 135). Most days I come away with an impression he’s “spoken” to me in my spirit. I’ve kept notes.

]]> By: Martha J Orlando https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12231 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:57:54 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12231 This sounds like a book I need to add to my spiritual library, Jean. My word for the year is “mindful,” and I’ve been consciously attempting to notice and follow God even in the little things that happen each day. I feel this attitude has really improved my awareness of His constant presence.
Blessings!

]]> By: Pat Forsman https://healthyspirituality.org/practice-of-the-presence-book-review/#comment-12230 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:46:45 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=8093#comment-12230 thank you jean..i have brother lawrence’s book as part of my devotional time…its amazing how simple and powerful this practice is for each day..and it does bring great peace and awareness of God..just saying “hi, God” at diff times is very cool..the book has enriched my soul and i will get the one you mentioned..peace

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