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Paperback , 94 pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Discovering Soul Care , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Discovering Soul Care. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Jan 20, Jeni rated it really liked it. This book packs a lot of wisdom in its small size.
I particularly like the analogy of the "table of transformation. It breathes life into my devotional time. Rather than checking devotions off my busy list each day, I must learn to quiet my soul and listen to what He is speaking. He is not waiting for me to "get it right," but rather to sit in the chair, cease my activities, and quiet the clamor in my mind and just BE with Him. This slim volume, with 4 "experiences" with devotions for 5 days each and a discussion guide for groups at the end of each part, shows us how to go deeper without requiring a lot of study time.
For those without an hour a day to spend in Bible study and prayer, it would be a good choice that provides spiritual depth. I am eager to start another book on the spiritual "pillars" of soul care - Spiritual Friendship. Apr 05, Connie rated it liked it Shelves: I read this in solidarity with the women of our Daybreak church on retreat.
I would have liked more reference to scripture, but it was challenging and helpful toward taking time to be quiet in the presence of God. I especially liked her illustration of sitting with Jesus for conversation and leaning in to Him to listen. The reading is simpler than this quote, but I want to note it here. Full devotion is a state of our hearts when our understanding of truth is equal to our level of surrender" p. Human transformation is a process, illustrated by Exodus I'm as surrendered as I know to be.
There may be a new area for us to work on when I wake up tomorrow, but you have my heart. Jan 03, Keith Feisel rated it it was amazing.
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The book is divided up in to four one-week sections, so we are looking at a six-week commitment. I will not be leading this group, but rather facilitating. I come as a fellow sojourner like you. We may not be on the sidelines of stumbling noticeably, but we are dangerously low on reserves. And she can be a wise guide her for you. It makes a great small group study. I look forward to reading more in this series.
Sep 28, James rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a four week resource for small groups, on the importance of Soul Care. There is four readings with questions for journaling and a group discussion guide. I worked through this book personally, not with a group.
This was a book that was good for me, for personal reflection on my life with God. Apr 24, Michelle rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm using this book as part of a sermon series on spiritual disciplines, but it is structured to be a small group study. Aug 31, John rated it liked it Shelves: Not a bad study. I read through it myself but think most of its value would be found in the small group interaction and discussion. Ellen rated it liked it Feb 12, Jenn Truong rated it really liked it Feb 08, Carrie rated it really liked it May 01, Laura rated it really liked it Jul 31, Tiffany rated it really liked it Aug 07, Nate rated it liked it Oct 15, Penney rated it it was amazing May 18, May your Spirit be calmed and renewed.
May you find wisdom to guide you in your journey.
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May you and your loved ones know hope and peace. Source of all life and healing, Be with me in this time of physical, emotional and spiritual need. Help me cope with the challenges I am facing. Comfort and encourage those who love and care and whose lives have been unsettled and disrupted by illness.
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I pray for patience and for understanding. I pray for strength and wisdom. I pray for healing and for inner peace. And all is well. These practices can reduce pain, tension and anxiety.
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They help patients prepare for surgery, better tolerate procedures, and recover more quickly. The goal of meditation is to quiet the mind.
It's characterized by concentration and mindfulness. A disciplined meditation practice can help you to achieve peace of mind. Meditation can take many forms. You can sit quietly. You can close your eyes or leave them open and gently chant or be aware of your breathing.
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Eastern tradition often focuses on the word "Ommmmm. Christians can meditate on Christ or a Bible verse. Muslims might use a phrase from the Koran. A meditation practice is ongoing. It takes time to establish helpful habits. Even five minutes a day can be helpful, as long as you meditate regularly. Quieting your mind and cultivating mindfulness can bring a sense of inner peace and spiritual wholeness. People can live days without water and months without food, but we die quickly without breath. In Biblical Hebrew, the word nefesh means two things: How you breathe makes a difference.
Simple breathing practices can reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Do you notice how people pant and gasp for breath when they feel anxious or nervous? The opposite is also true. Breathing deeply and slowly is calming. Try "three-part yoga breathing. Breathe in through your nose. Fill your abdomen with air as you breathe. Then let the air fill your middle chest, and then your upper chest. Try to breathe in on the count of six, and then out again on the count of six. As you get comfortable, expand your breath more. Try breathing in on 10 and out on Researchers are finding that guided imagery is helpful.
People find that it can reduce anxiety and depression, promote relaxation, help prepare patients for surgery and accompany healing. Visualization and suggestion may work because they speak directly to our experiences of the world before we had words to describe it.