About the Book:
In this present age, we are all becoming disciples of the Internet. We are addicted to distraction. We idolize our instant access to a never-ending avalanche of information. We think we're finally holding the keys to a better life. But if that's true, why are we wrestling with ever-increasing levels of anxiety, dissatisfaction, and despair? The fact is, we live in a world of weary, skeptical pragmatism--and it's keeping us from experiencing the God we are dying without.
In Experience Jesus. Really. John Eldredge guides you to a beautiful alternative to the soulless, disenchanted existence you find yourself living in today: the path of the “ordinary mystic.” To walk this path means to experience the daily presence of God, as did David, Daniel, Esther, Isaiah, Christ's disciples, and Paul . . . all the way back to Adam and Eve in Eden. When you join John on this journey, you will find stories, practices, and prayers to help you:
- Recover your capacity to believe again
- Take refuge in the mighty presence of God that surrounds you all the time
- Discover the exquisite comfort of actual communion with Jesus every day
- Connect with ancient, biblical ways to heal your soul, protect your family, and revive your faith
- Learn practices, habits, and prayers that will transform your ability to hear the voice of Jesus in your day-to-day life
Every human yearns to return to Eden, to a state of unbroken communion with the God who created us for adventure and intimacy with him. The mystic is awake to the truth that God is still with us--and we experience the refuge of his powerful, healing presence if we learn to open our hearts to him. This book is your invitation to experience the everyday refuge, strength, and wonder available to the friends of Jesus.
My Review:
Eldredge has great insight in this book. He really spoke to my spiritual needs. I have long tried to understand why I didn't sense God. I longed to experience communion with God, to have a very real sense of His presence. Some time ago I thought the answer was a charismatic experience. That did not produce a lasting sense of nearness to God, however.
I feel Eldredge identified the issue. I live in an age of instant results and I was expecting the same in my spiritual life. Eldredge writes of Christian mystics and the long lasting practices they did resulting in an experiential relationship with God. He gives many practical steps to hide myself in the shelter of God, to have God be my refuge in chaotic times.
I'm on my second reading of the book because this process takes time and repeated effort. But Eldredge provides sample prayers and statements to set myself on the right path. I may have to go through this book time after time to get my inner being to the path Eldredge suggests.
I highly recommend this book to Christians who really want to know about the life of a Christian mystic and how to be on that journey to really experiencing God's presence.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
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(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
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