Approaching God

by Lisa Repko Borden

An illustrated book on prayer, looking at how we see or imagine God and how we then approach him in prayer. These truths about the nature of the Divine encourage confidence and intimacy as we relate with God: 1. God the artist, creator, who loves creative expression. 2. God as good company, as friend. 3. God our protector/provider, redeeming the image of father through his faithful care of us. 4. God our life giver, the nurturing God who picks us up when we fall. This chapter explores the nature of God through the metaphor of mother. 5. God our teacher, guide, and life-coach: giving practical insight for wisdom, health and good living. 6. God as physician, healer, whom we can approach with expectation and hope.

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2010

Reviews

[Julex Aguila · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good introduction book to know who is God. The author describes God in six characteristics. I know that these characteristics are not the wholeness of God but it can help a person to pursue a relationship with God. Unfortunately, I read this book when I am already His child. Nevertheless, this book can help me to remind me the goodness of our God.

Love.

[Candy Shepard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful reminders.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book! Mrs. Borden is a wonderful poet, and her insights into the characteristics of God really helped me in my faith this summer. I especially loved reading the chapters on God as mother and God as artist, as they both increased my comfort with God and appreciation of His gifts.

[Enrico Dimayuga · Rating 5 out of 5]

God as a Friend
God as a Father
God as a Mother
God as an Artist
God as a Healer
God as a Guidance

I felt relieved,and felt that all of my problems have been uplifted after reading this book. God is always there for us,