God Is Closer Than You Think
by John Ortberg
Practising the presence of God in ordinary life: Brother Lawrence, the 'Where's Waldo' of divine presence, and practical habits of attention. Light and useful.
Read it if…
you want to notice God during the day, not just in devotions.
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Skip it if…
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Three things you will actually use
- God is present; attention is the practice.
- Ordinary moments are the venue.
- Brother Lawrence had it right.
Do this first
Practise one minute of attention each hour tomorrow.
Our verdict
Presence, noticed.
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