Are you aware of your inner chapel?
The idea of an inner chapel intrigued me and invited me into Becky Eldredge’s new book, The Inner Chapel, just released this week.
She defines the inner chapel as “simply a place within each of us where God dwells and where we can meet God.” This book then shares what this means and gives us insight and tools for this fresh idea of spiritual growth.
What a reassuring and welcoming image to hold and behold.
This is a deep book full of comfort, guidance, and invitation to come closer to God. Its words provide even more value in this time of uncertainty and fear. To know we are not alone, no matter where we are or what our circumstances are – God is with us.
The Inner Chapel is a book overflowing with God’s promises and offerings of insights to new approaches to prayer. Promises such as:
- We Are Not Alone
- We have Shelter
- We Belong to God
- We are Fully Seen and Offered Mercy
- We have a Companion in Our Suffering
In our inner chapels, we find the place to understand our longing for God and God’s longing to be in a relationship with us. A space within us where God resides. A sacred place to pause for prayers and rest in an inner actuary for God.
Becky also teaches about St. Ignatius, a longtime favorite teacher of mine. Seekers of any level will enjoy how she applies Ignatian spirituality to our journeys especially in the area of discernment. She includes wonderful questions to explore as we seek the will of God such as What themes do I perceive about my life? What am I sensing God’s yearning and desire is for me?
I love how she weaves in the story of her grandfather during his final days throughout the book. Grandparents influence our faith and lives so much more than we realize and inspire any of us in that role to consider what type of legacy we are giving to our families.
A great book to inspire you onward in your faith. And don’t we really need right now positive thoughts, role models and God infused moments!
What do you think about when you hear the words – inner chapel? What type of legacy will you leave?
Jean, yes and yes again to this –> ‘And don’t we really need right now positive thoughts, role models and God infused moments!’
Books and posts and music and conversation that inspires, that give hope.
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Always hope and keeping our eyes and heart on Jesus! He will be our strength and wisdom
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Thank you, Jean. Sounds intriguing! The mention of Becky’s influential grandfather reminded me of my own grandparents who left their imprint upon me, an imprint that lingers all these decades later. Now I have the opportunity to do the same for my granddaughters–to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit and create memories with them–memories that will impress on their hearts how much I love them and desire God’s best for them. That would include the inner chapel Becky talks about–a place in their spirits where they can know Him and all He has to offer. That’s our greatest hope for our grandchildren, isn’t it.
Yes her book honors her grandfather so much – she weaves that into the entire book and reminded me so strongly how important our role as grandparents are. We influence much more than we realize. I am bet you too are a super grandma!
This sounds like a wonderful devotional book, Jean! I’ve tried to clamp down on my book buying as of late, but I just might have to make an exception here. And when I think “inner chapel,” I visualize that place within me that only God can fill, a place where I can talk and listen to Him and Him alone.
Blessings!
It was a great book, Martha! I admire that you are trying not to buy books – I am trying to read what I have especially in the time of being home. I know reading is a growth point for both of us and reading these words from others inspire me onward. Blessings on your weekend!