Do you wish you could escape the chaos of the world? The Prayer of Quiet is a spiritual practice that can be used every single day to help you do just that. Communing with God in utter stillness is a method of devotion that is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition and has life-changing potential. Prayer of Quiet is a short, simple instruction book offered as a means to open our eyes and our hearts so we might become more aware of God. It could be time to stop talking and start listening.
Growing up the third child of five—yes, smack dab in the middle and the only girl to boot—Donna Fasano had no idea she would one day be a published author. Her story-telling talents came to light when she conjured lively and elaborate tales of pure blarney (yes, she has a bit of Irish in her blood) for her children.
If you are anything like me, you are a multi-tasker by necessity. Your life is filled with tasks, obligations, and "to do" lists. Hence, your mind is crowded with thoughts—thoughts of what the day ahead holds for you, thoughts of what must be done, what should've been done and so on and so forth. It is easy for the busy-ness of our lives and the noise inside of our heads to overwhelm us, and it is very difficult for us to find time to calm ourselves. I find myself facing that dilemma quite often. With so much already in my mind, is there room for anything else?
As a Christian, I make time to read the Bible and pray every morning. It centers me and keeps me from becoming overwhelmed as the day progresses. My days without Bible and prayer are often nightmares—literally. But even with that routine intact, I sometimes find that something is missing and I know I'm not alone in that feeling. What is missing is the soft, still voice of God.
"I talked to God daily—and that's exactly what I did. I talked to God. I never imagined that God might have something to say to me."
-from Prayer of Quiet
That quote hit me right in the spirit like a ton of bricks. I often hear from God, but usually, in the midst of chaos. It had been a while since I'd quieted myself and purposefully listened for His voice. It was an experience that was long overdue.
Prayer of Quiet is a short, instructional read which outlines the steps for quieting the mind so that the voice of God can be clear and evident. Adorned with beautiful, peace and relaxation-inducing photos, it was a wonderfully refreshing change of reading pace for me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of the noise inside of their minds and is looking for a way to peacefully commune with God. I also see this book as an excellent gift idea.
5 Stars
I received a copy of Prayer of Quiet in exchange for my honest review.
Good things come in small packages. Prayer of Quiet is really more of a "Kindle Single," that allows us a glimpse into the heart of popular romance author, Donna Fasano. The core of the material is a simple guide to developing a personal prayer life and connection with the Divine. The reading list at the end is an excellent resource to beginning a journey of spiritual development. If you're searching for inner peace and a richer spiritual life, this is a good place to start. Dana Taylor Supernal Living
Prayer of Quiet by Donna Fasano is a book that helps you find the quiet that you need to spend time communicating with God. It is heartfelt, guiding and a work of love written by Donna so that others can find God in the chaos of their lives.
I was given an ARC for an honest review. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.