Embark on a spiritual quest to the heart of the practice of centering prayer.
Biblical scholar and coach Brian Russell discovered centering prayer at a crossroad in his life over a decade ago. He embraced the practice and it has continued to lead him to ever deepening experiences of the grace and love of God in Jesus Christ. He wrote this book as a guide to help you grow spiritually and to open yourself up to the work of the Holy Spirit in fresh ways in your life. God's love is the true essence of this book and centering prayer is the vehicle for freeing your true self to experience more of God's love. Whether you are at a difficult crossroads or simply interested in learning about growing deeper in your faith through silent meditative prayer, you will find a clear and substantive deep dive into "how" "why" and "what" of sitting quietly in God's presence. Beginners as well as seasoned practitioners will gain inspiration, rich insight, and practical knowledge of a contemplative prayer practice that can truly be life changing.
In Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly Before God Can Change Your Life, you will:
-Be inspired by the personal stories of the author about the impact of centering prayer in his life
-Learn the practice of centering prayer including its roots in the early church
-Be empowered to establish your own practice and find clear actionable instructions to make centering prayer a consistent spiritual habit in your life
-Gain a practical biblical and theological foundation for understanding centering prayer
-Identify and overcome common obstacles faced by practitioners of all levels of practice
-Discover how centering prayer will open you up to deep experiences of inner healing by God's grace
-Find encouragement and guidance to shape your journey toward even greater levels of love for God, others, and self
-Understand how sitting quietly in God's presence impacts your inner life as a means to transforming how you show up in your family, job, and life
-Be transformed for witness and mission as a disciple of Jesus shaped by faith, hope and love.
