Peaceful Living With Prayer And Meditation

Peaceful Living with Prayer and Meditation is a collection of prayers which address every day challenges and feelings that are experienced at various times by most people. These are not just stand alone prayers but are accompanied by simple instructions for the preparation to pray and encouragement to carry the essence of the prayer into the stillness of meditation.

Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer. Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act. With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers biblical guidance as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each reader. Dr. Keller’s previous books have sold more than one million copies. His Redeemer Presbyterian Church is not only a major presence in his home base of New York, it has also helped to launch more than two hundred fifty other churches in forty-eight cities around the world. His teachings have already helped millions, the majority of whom pray regularly. And with Prayer, he’ll show them how to find a deeper connection with God.

Praise for Time for Peace Ruth Fishel has been sharing words of wisdom for many years. Truly, if we all took her at her word, this would be a far different world to share. I recommend that you give this book a place on your shelf and in your heart. Karen Casey, PhD, Author, Each Day a New Beginning, Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow, and 52 Ways to Live a Course in Miracles Despite the hectic, ever-changing nature of todays world, author Ruth Fishel believes that mindful, peaceful living is within reach. In Time for Peace, she offers an inspiring collection of daily meditations, one for each day of the year, focused on cultivating peace worldwide. Through powerful, stimulating, inspirational thoughts, quotes, and affirmations and inclusion of experiences and revelations from her own life, Fishel demonstrates that inner peace can extend to world peace when enough people adopt an attitude of mindfulness and peacefulness. She communicates that when one carries the intention to be mindful and accepting of each moment, it spreads the serenity to others, reverberating peace throughout the universe. Time for Peace presents a daily guide to inner peace. Filled with Fishels inspiring, uplifting reflections on mindful living, this devotional shares the idea that thought, prayer, and meditation can end the horrors of war and bring about peace for all.

Do you struggle to find time to spend alone with God? Do you want a closer relationship with Jesus while learning the art of Christian prayer and meditation? A deep relationship with Jesus is the key to a life of peace, prosperity, and purpose. If you are looking for ways to find time for prayer and meditation, Spending Time with God can help. Author Tamera Thoreson knows what it’s like to be overwhelmed and powerless, but she also knows how to create the time and space for Jesus and have an empowered life. Now she seeks to inspire and equip you to explore the concepts of prayer and meditation are and learn why they are essential for your life; set up your space for success; find the best time to pray and meditate; be prepared for roadblocks; and reap the benefits of prayer and meditation. Using the devotions and Bible challenges presented here, you can establish a new routine and change “I’m too busy” to “I’ve found the perfect time in my day to meditate” and “God really doesn’t want to talk to me” to “I have a deep, loving relationship with Jesus.” You can have the relationship you so desperately want, be equipped to embrace a calling for your life, and experience the joy and peace that only Jesus can give.

This book is the culmination of decades of Dr. Robert Puff's research and personal explorations into the highest levels of human living. A quote from the article: In simpler terms, live completely in the now. Be aware of your surroundings, but practice clearing your mind of the self-talk that clutters your thoughts. Relax and find delight in each and every thing around you, from the tiniest insect, to the song on your car radio, to a colorful painting in your doctor's office. Simply surround yourself in the wonders of "what is," and let go of every other thought. As you learn to just be in the now, the eventual change in you will not only be an acceptance of "what is," but a loving of "what is."

The world around us teems with chaos and noise. We can change this turmoil by first changing the turmoil within us. That’s what Quiet Prayer is all about. In Quiet Prayer, bestselling author Marie Chapian introduces readers to the ancient Christian tradition of solitude and meditation—a way of being in the presence of God based on silence and stillness. She answers questions Christians may have, such as: Is it Christian to meditate? What is Quiet Prayer meditation? What are the benefits of Quiet Prayer? Through learning about the history of Christian meditation and practicing with Marie’s step-by-step guided meditations in the book, you can lean deeper into the Lord’s call to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

Peace is perhaps the most elusive, miraculous phenomenon in the human experience. From the kindergartners arguing on the playground to the world powers storing up technologically advanced weapons, we clearly struggle to coexist peacefully with each other. Yet for all our efforts to generate peace between people, we often overlook the importance of finding peace within ourselves. Though we long for this inner peace, our world full of war, famine, bank collapses, pandemics, and day-to-day struggles has discouraged us from even trying to find it. In his new book, Finding Inner Peace During Troubled Times, author William Moss shows readers that inner peace is indeed attainable in the person and presence of Jesus. As a high-powered businessman and a key political decision-maker, Moss has faced his share of daily distractions. For over a decade, he has studied and practiced the lost art of Christian meditation. "I believe God wants us to find peace and will show us the way, if we are willing to accept it. But for many, the peace of God is elusive. They are not sure how to accept it or where to begin in their pursuit of it," says Moss. "There are many difficulties, distractions, and hardships that stand in the way of our inner peace. Sometimes these are due to our circumstances. Other times it is our sin or the attitudes of our hearts that stand between us and the inner peace we crave. Through prayer and meditation we can transcend all the distractions and difficulties of our days if we live by the Spirit and put God’s love and presence first." Many believers are wary of any form of meditation because of its association with Eastern religions. These Christians might be surprised to learn that meditation was regarded as a key spiritual discipline throughout church history. Eastern meditation focuses on emptying the mind completely. Christians find inner peace by filling their minds—with scripture and with the presence of the Holy Spirit. Another fundamental difference is the motivation behind the meditation. Peace, like life, is a gift from God that is for His glory—and it is meant to be shared. For those who are in Christ, meditation is not about practicing the kind of self-focus that precludes people from being involved in the solutions of the many problems that confront them. It is communion with God through the Holy Spirit. It is letting go of anger, worry, and fear and taking on the loving, serving character of Christ instead. Finding Inner Peace During Troubled Times uses key scriptures to demonstrate God’s gift of peace to every believer. This slender book encourages readers to be intentional about pursuing that peace, even including a simple, step-by-step example of Christian meditation. "With the constant stream of media, noise, commitments, conflicts, and other distractions, you will not likely find times of quiet, stillness, and spiritual reflection unless you plan them, unless you pursue meditation as a discipline," states Moss. "The key to inner peace and a fulfilled life is one that is grounded in Christian mediation."

Provides a meditation for each day of the year. Each meditation offers an inspiring quotation, usually from a leading spiritual teacher of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or other faith tradition, a story or reflection, and a suggestion for a related prayer or meditation.