Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer

The author, AJ Sherrill, encourages Christians to slow down and be with God, which empowers them to do for God. He provides step-by-step guidance and examples of finding solitude both personally and on retreats, warning that making these changes appears absurd in a society where time is money and productivity is central. He also cites timely insights from neurology and mental health to show that solitude is crucial for Christian growth and holistic flourishing.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 176 pages
\n Publication date: 19 October 2021
\n Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
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All fruitful endeavors must commence with a profound sense of being. For many Christians, it is all too easy to become caught up in the frenetic pace of modern life, yearning to accomplish great things for God. However, we often struggle to slow down and cultivate a deeper connection with our divine essence. According to Pastor, Enneagram teacher, and author AJ Sherrill, being in the presence of God is the source of true empowerment for engaging in God's work. Sherrill vulnerably shares his personal journey from a busy Christianity to the ancient paths of contemplative practices. He equips readers with practical guidance and inspiring examples to integrate rhythms of stillness, silence, and solitude, offering step-by-step instructions to find solitude both personally and during retreats. Sherrill cautions that embracing these transformative changes may seem absurd in a society where time is valued above all else, productivity is paramount, and hurry is the norm. He gently leads readers through the initial and often bewildering stages of contemplative practice, drawing upon timely insights from the fields of neurology and mental health to demonstrate the crucial importance of solitude for Christian growth and holistic flourishing. A foreword by Rich Villodas sets the stage for readers to embark on a transformative journey toward this profound goal: to slow down, pay attention, cultivate stillness, and experience the profound love of God. As they immerse themselves in these practices, readers will emerge centered in Christ, well on their way to achieving a deeper sense of peace, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives.

\n Weight: 218g\n
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781587434730\n \n