Being in Love: A Practical Guide to Christian Prayer - Softcover

Johnston, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823219143 ISBN 13: 9780823219148

Publisher: Fordham University Press, 1999

Synopsis

In Being in Love, William Johnston addresses the question of the purpose of prayer. He shares with the reader the discovery of new ways to a prayerful life that is both meditative and active.

His message is to surrender in love to God, to love God with one’s own being, through prayer. Here Being in Love shows us how to pray―with heart, mind, intellect and body―as a form of communicating with God, one another, and the world around us. Johnston reveals, using his relationship with the Eastern traditions as a backdrop, the need and importance of finding stillness in our inner lives. He demonstrates in a clear and practical way, how we can make prayer a place for meditation and personal growth.

About this title

Review:

“May well become a classic. . . . Blends the traditional and mystical in a fresh way.” Source: ―American Baptist

“An inspiring and instructive overview of Christian prayer.” Source: ―Spiritual Book News

“Clearly show[s] what Eastern spirituality has to offer to deepen our spirituality whilst keeping Jesus at the heart of it all. . . . a book to be read slowly and to be used as a handbook alongside one’s daily prayer life.” Source: ―Reform

Synopsis:

Questioning the purpose of prayer the author shares the discovery of new ways to a prayerful life that is both meditative and active. His message is to surrender in love to God, to love God with one's own being through prayer. He demonstrates how to make prayer a place for both meditation and personal growth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0823219143
• ISBN 13: 9780823219148
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 171