A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through a Daily Devotional Life
The God of the universe created us for a love relationship with Him! We long for that sweet intimacy with God, but it often seems so out of reach. Yet even in the busyness of daily life, we hear those whispers calling us, drawing us to sit at the feet of Jesus.
Best-selling author Nancy Leigh DeMoss demystifies the process of coming to know God intimately. For over 10 years A Place of Quiet Rest has spoken to readers, helping them to a deeper relationship with Christ. In A Place of Quiet Rest Nancy shares from her heart and life how a daily devotional time can forever change your life.
Includes personal reflections by Elisabeth Elliot, Kay Arthur, Barbara Rainey, Joni Eareckson Tada in addition to Making it Personal sections for deeper study.
From the Back Cover
ARE YOU IN NEED OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO SEEK AFTER GOD WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART?
The God of the universe created us for fellowship with Himself! We realize this and even long for that sweet intimacy with God, but it often seems so out of reach. Yet even in the busyness of daily life, we hear those whispers calling us, drawing us to set at Jesus' feet.
Nancy Leigh DeMoss demystifies the process of coming to know God intimately. In A Place of Quiet Rest Nancy shares from her heart and life how a daily devotional time can forever change your relationship with Jesus. She addresses the common frustrations and pitfalls that most of us encounter in our devotional life, and makes practical suggestions for overcoming them. Nancy gives us the encouragement--and tools--to seek after God for a lifetime.
Foreword
Acknowledgments
From My Heart
Part 1
The Priority of a Devotional Life
“One thing have I desired, that will I seek after.”
1. A Day in the Life of the Lord / 21
2. Made for Intimacy / 35
Part 2
The Purpose of a Devotional Life
“Teach me Your ways so I may know You.”
3. The Inner Life / 51
4. The Outer Walk / 69
Part 3
The Pattern of a Devotional Life
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up.”
5. Getting Started / 91
Part 4
The Problems of a Devotional Life
“I sought Him, but I could not find Him.”
6. “The Hard Thing for Me Is . . .” / 111
Part 5
The Practice of a Devotional Life
“I wait for the Lord . . . and in His Word do I hope.”
SECTION 1: Receiving His Word
“Mary . . . sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard His word.”
7. The Wonder of the Word / 141
8. Getting into the Word: A Listening Ear / 161
9. Getting the Word into You: A Learning Mind / 181
SECTION 2: Responding to His Word
“Mary . . . anointed the feet of Jesus.”
10. The Perfume of Praise: A Loving Heart / 207
11. The Privilege of Prayer: A Longing Cry / 231
Part 6
The Product of a Devotional Life
“Let my Beloved come into His garden and eat His pleasant fruits.”
12. Cultivating the Garden of the Heart / 253
Appendix: Recommended Devotional Books / 269
From the Heart of . . .
Elisabeth Elliot / 32
Nancy Wilson / 47
Sandy Smith / 67
Mary Madeline Whittinghill / 87
Vonette Bright / 107
Barbara Rainey / 134
Tina Norviel / 158
Jeannie Elliff / 178
Tex Tippit / 203
Kay Arthur / 228
Jeanne Seaborn / 248
Joni Eareckson Tada / 266
"All who encounter Nancy see her deep walk with God that radiates from within her. To discover her secret, read this book slowly so that her intimacy with God can be yours too."
-Evelyn Christenson, Author What Happens When Women Pray
"My dear friend's book is so timely...so urgent. Its beauty in style and words will woo you to the feet of the Lover of your soul, and there teach you how to converse with the Sovereign ruler of the universe. It will show you how to be still...to cease striving, to let go, to relax...and know that He is God. He has not left His throne."
-Kay Arthur, Precept Ministries
"One of the greatest young Bible teachers and Christian speakers of our time. She is both biblical and practical... Spend an enjoyable and rewarding quiet time developing an intimate relationship with God."
-Vonette Bright, Campus Crusade for Christ
Product Details
- Title : A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through a Daily Devotional Life
- Author: DeMoss, Nancy Leigh
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Publication Date: 2009
- ISBN: 9781575674766