Enjoying the Presence of God: Discovering Intimacy with God in the Daily Rhythms of Life

by Jan Johnson

Overview

This book gives you the opportunity to surrender to God’s presence and enjoy just being with Him. Find contentment, peace, and encouragement from practicing spiritual disciplines, and learn simple, tangible insights into practicing God’s presence in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891099260
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	05/15/1996
Series:	Spiritual Formation Study Guides
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

JAN JOHNSON enjoys speaking at retreats and conferences, hoping to ignite within listeners a burning desire to know God in an authentic way and to live out a kingdom life in the daily companionship of Jesus. Unwilling to minimize the mystery of God or the human struggle, Jan presents biblical principles and characters in down-to-earth ways so that people can connect with God and become more thirsty for God. Her observations about life’s dilemmas give listeners a lot to study, ponder, and laugh about.

As an author and spiritual director, Jan holds degrees in Christian education and spiritual direction (D.Min.), which along with many years of Bible teaching, have equipped her to write hundreds of published Bible study sessions. She is also the author of sixteen books and more than a thousand newspaper and magazine articles. Jan is the author of 13 books and more than 1000 Bible studies. You can find out more information at www.janjohnson.org.

Table of Contents

     Chapter  1:  Trying Too Hard
     Chapter  2:  Practicing the Presence of God

MOMENT TO TURN OVER

     Chapter  3:  Thinking About You Becomes Praying for You
     Chapter  4:  Talking to You Means Praying for You
     Chapter  5:  Weaving Prayer with Activity
     Chapter  6:  Praying Without Words
     Chapter  7:  Focusing on What's in Front of You
     Chapter  8:  Finding God in Irritating Moments
     Chapter  9:  Loving God in Anguished Moments
     Chapter 10: Enjoying God Between the Big Moments

SKILLS TO DEVELOP

     Chapter 11: Asking God Questions
     Chapter 12: Dreaming God's Dreams
     Chapter 13: Hearing God
     Chapter 14: Being Present for Others

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

     Chapter 15: Removing Stones in the Path
     Chapter 16: Addressing Deeper Fears About God
     Chapter 17: Believing God Loves Me
     Chapter 18: Revamping the "Quiet Time"

Epilogue: What to Expect on Your Journey

Editorial Reviews

"This book contains powerful material to strengthen believers in their communication with God. It will make an excellent addition to your Christian living and prayer departments."—Barbara Hamilton, Bookstore Journal, May 1996

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