When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer (Spiritual Formation Study Guides) (Paperback)

by Jan Johnson (Author)

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Jan Johnson encourages readers to get away from the formulas and ten-step plans to discover true contemplative prayer. Readers will discover that listening to God and learning to interact with Him through prayer is the real answer to a deeper relationship with Him. Jan leads readers to transform their outward behavior in order to cultivate their inner life. For those who are disillusioned, searching for something that makes sense, or experiencing spiritual dryness, WHEN THE SOUL LISTENS offers a clear path to a fulfilling connection with God. Jan uses simple directions and real life examples. This book is the newest in the SPIRITUAL FORMATION LINE from NavPress.

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<span style="">Do you long for depth and authenticity in your<br>relationship with God? Do you want purpose and daily direction but<br>can’t seem to find the "right" prayer to receive it? "If prayer has<br>‘stopped working’ for you or if you want to know the re

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: NavPress (October 1, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 1576831132 ISBN-13: 978-1576831137 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,963 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• Savoring God's Word: Cultivating the Soul-Transforming Practice of Scripture Meditation by Jan Johnson in Back Matter, and Back Cover
• Simplicity & Fasting (Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies) by Jan Johnson in Back Cover
• Prayer & Listening (Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies) by Jan Johnson in Back Cover
• Service & Secrecy (Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies) by Jan Johnson in Back Cover
• Solitude & Silence (Spiritual Disciplines Bible Studies) by Jan Johnson in Back Cover

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576831132
• ISBN-13: 978-1576831137
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,963 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When the Soul Listens, June 4, 2000

By	Jan Flickinger (CA) - See all my reviews

Because I often feel too busy to even think, contemplation seems like a spiritual luxury I can't afford. Jan Johnson shows me otherwise. When the Soul Listens is about contemplation for the rest of us; it's about developing simplicity of soul and receptivity of spirit in the busy world we live in. It's a "how to" without condescension because Ms. Johnson takes us along on her spiritual journey and her exploration of the other side of prayer - listening. This journey goes beyond platitudes and cliches into authentic Christianity. I appreciated the careful research, thorough documentation, yet comfortable conversational style. Jan Johnson says her purpose "is to help you learn how to meet with God in life transforming encounters in which your heart comes to rest in His presence." Everything in the book focuses on this purpose in an understandable and inspiring way.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful book requires careful reading, March 3, 2002

By	Soozie4Him (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Jan Johnson's book on contemplative prayer is one that I'll be rereading. It's not difficult reading, but this type of prayer is not something that you can just assimilate into your Christian walk without considerable thought and prayer. I really appreciated the author's honesty and her vulnerability. She definitely doesn't paint herself as being a person who has mastered this stuff - she is just another pilgrim on the journey, and indeed her points are more credible to me because she isn't perfect.

The book talks about what contemplative prayer is, what it looks like in someone's life, problems we might encounter - really practical stuff. She used personal anecdotes to illustrate her principles, and also quotes from many sources. I must say that I found the "notes" section at the end of each chapter fascinating. As a lover of Christian books, I'm fascinated by the books that an author refers to. And this book has the notes at the end of each chapter, instead of the all of them being at the end of the book. They're more accessible this way, I think.

I especially appreciated Jan's description of how we can practice a contemplative lifestyle in the busy-ness of life. She is quick to dispel the notion that contemplatives are locked away in a room somewhere, not living a normal life.

I own Jan Johnson's other books - "Enjoying the Presence of God", "Listening to God - Using Scripture as a Path to God's Presence", and "Living a Purposeful Life", and I look forward to reading those as well.

Please check out my other reviews of Christian books and music.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Listening to God, May 9, 2001

By	Carl E. Peterson (Austin, Tx United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i had long been wanting to know what is comtemplative prayer. I had read many books about it but they just confused me. Jan Johnson showed me what it really means to pray contemplatively. She also challenged me t oadot this kind of prayer in my daily life. I have done so and GOd has blessed me mightily since then.