The Practice of the Presence of God & As a Man Thinketh

De: Brother Lawrence, James Allen

Narrado por: Edward Lewis

Brother Lawrence decided that he needed to concentrate on a simple idea: loving God in whatever he did. The Practice of the Presence of God is a record of the conversations and letters exchanged between Brother Lawrence and people in his community, who came to him for advice once they noticed his passionate living for God.

As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen, gives examples to illustrate how "mind is the master weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance," so that people may begin to weave in enlightenment and happiness.

(P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

Reader didn’t do a good job

The content is very good, but the reader is not good. I find his voice and pace ineffective, choppy, and distracts people from the content.

Two short books without much relationship among themselves

The short book about presence of God is better but not very practical; the short book about thoughts is not as good but probably more efficient as self help. If you are Catholic beware, both (specially the second) contain doctrinal errors.

A call to holiness

A most excellent book that talks a lot about how thought influences everything in our lives. We need to strive for holiness by keeping ourselves present in God. This book was a short, but very good read, and I feel that I gleaned a lot of insight and edification from its pages may God forever bless the one who wrote it.

Better to read as a book

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This is a short book. Good thing.....this book is one that is better read instead of listening to it. The narrator read the book as if he was in a hurry; without giving much thought as to how or what he was reading.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Edward Lewis?

Edward Lewis would have been fine as the narrator if he would have slowed down and give some thought as to what was being read.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Phenomenal Book

I will be listening to this audio book over and over. Absolutely fantastic, I would highly recommend it to anyone who is on a spiritual journey, who isn't.

Two opposite works in a single volume

Why are these works published together? They couldn't be more different. The first is a work that seeks to reorient your heart to God in the midst of suffering, and to rejoice in it. The second is a work that lays blame for all circumstances on oneself, and says if you are suffering you are thinking "bad thoughts." And while the second is full of biblical allusions, they are so twisted from their context, and with nary a mention of God, that it mystifies the reader. If I could rate them separately, I would give 4 stars for the first and 1 star for the second.

CAPTIVATING & ENLIGHTENING READ with a BONUS!!!

The first book was recommended by many of my leaders and I definitely see why now! Practicing the Presence basically demonstrates how every Christian should personally and practically interact with God instead of just trying to stick to powerless devotions! This expanded my encounters with ABBA and I can never turn back now lol! And As a Man Thinketh strategically and purposefully illustrated how powerful our minds actually are to unlocking EVERYTHING God has stored inside of us! This book(though it took me a minute to realize it was an included bonus and not an additional chapter of the first one lol)was a fantastic read and even shifted a few of my previous perspectives on life along with encouraging me to chase after my dreams & visions!!! 5 STAR RECOMMENDED!!!!!

He is always with us.

This is a simple but powerful book that puts the scripture “For My yoke is easy [to bear] and My burden is light.”” Into perspective and then show you how to put it into practice. I’m only at the tip of the iceberg but I can see so many possibilities with Christ much more clearly than before. I love you my abba!

A true masterpiece, but needs a better reader.

What did you love best about The Practice of the Presence of God & As a Man Thinketh?

Brother Lawrence, who wrote the Practice of the Presence of God, was such a wonderful example of an humble, ordinary Christian who wanted a deeper relationship with his Creator, but was also mindful that as a sinful human being, he didn't deserve one. This weakness became his strength as he learned to pray to God continually. So many great Christians say that the key to everything is prayer, but they don't tell you how to go about making it a regular part of your day, and they don't talk about their personal struggle learning to pray continually. This is an excellent guide for anyone who wants to learn the art of praying continually.

What other book might you compare The Practice of the Presence of God & As a Man Thinketh to and why?

I can't think of one. The Practice of the Presence of God is such a stand-alone work, that it wouldn't do it justice to compare it to anything else.

Did Edward Lewis do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

He did OK. I wasn't thrilled about the voice or the vocal inflections, but it was good enough.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. My soul cried out for more of God in my daily life after I read it.

Any additional comments?

Anyone who wants a guide to praying without ceasing should read the Practice of the Presence of God. As a Man Thinketh isn't bad, either.

Confounding

I’m not sure who thought to put these two works together, but their works are as opposed as black and white.