It offers advice on ways to make it a daily practice to seek His presence, and how to become a bit more effective in their prayer life. I was able to read it in one day, but it is surely one I will continue to refer back to.
Here is a bit about Frank C. Laubach from the back of the book: "Frank C. Laubach, often cited as 'apostle of literacy' began his missionary I liked this little hardcover book as it provided little bits of advice for the Christian to think on, deepening their walk with God. Laubach, often cited as 'apostle of literacy' began his missionary career in the Philippines in A few years later, he worked out the first edition of the now world-famous picture-word literacy charts and, in , originated the volunteer method of promoting literacy known as "Each One Teach One" campaign.
Through these Laubach teaching processes, more than 60 million people speaking in different languages and dialects have learned to read in their native tongues. Laubach is widely known and loved as the author of numerous books, most of which carry definitive inspirational emphasis. Andrew Demoline rated it it was amazing Mar 28, Tiffany marked it as to-read Jan 29, Cecilia Tsang marked it as to-read Mar 05, Clyde Oliver marked it as to-read May 31, K marked it as to-read Apr 04, Dan R.
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The Game with Minutes by Frank C. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this way Christians can attempt the attitude of constant prayer spoken of in the Epistle to the Colossians.
The pamphlet extolled the virtues of a life lived with unceasing focus on God. Laubach's insight came from his experiments in prayer detailed in a collection of his letters published under the title, "Letters by a Modern Mystic.
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Jan 02, Matthew Green rated it it was amazing. They were excepts of letters from a missionary who worked to stay present to God in his thoughts throughout each minute of the day. Dec 19, Mark Murray rated it it was amazing Shelves: deep-christian. As before Laubach is a giant in the field of Adult literacy. His methods are still in wide use today. Many people groups in the world are indebted to him for having a written language.
But he was also a Christian mystic. This book covers the same basic ground as "Practicing the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence and this is acknowledged with some additional insights and methods given. The lives of both these men testify to the strength of this practice. Laubach would even argue that our lives As before Laubach is a giant in the field of Adult literacy. Laubach would even argue that our lives are in the shape they are because we don't practice this discipline.
Jul 24, Joshua Lawson rated it liked it Shelves: spirituality. I became familiar with Frank Laubach through the Seedsower version of "Practicing His Presence", which combined a modern revision of Brother Lawrence's classic work with selected writings from Laubach.
Much to my surprise, I enjoyed Laubach more than Lawrence, which made me eager to read the rest of his writings. So I suppose my expectations were what led to my disappointment with this book. Furthermore, he prayed as his fingers struck the keys of his typewriter to compose journal entries which were later published as Letters By a Modern Mystic, one of the all time great classics of Christian devotion. Laubach: Man of Prayer. This is one of his best writings on developing an attitude of intercessory prayer for our neighbors whoever happens to be near us at the time.
Prayer for others is the noblest type. One way to do this is a list of names… I have [done this] and believe in it, though experience shows that any list can be a drudgery and put one to sleep. There is another way of praying for people which not only keeps one awake but gives him or her new life. Take a prayer attitude toward every person we meet, every person whose name we see in the newspaper, every person whose name comes to memory. By prayer attitude I mean reaching out toward people with a desire to help them.
It is inwardly asking God how we can help people. The mind reaches out not to get anything but to give all it can. One feels generous love toward other people and a yearning to understand meet their needs. This kind of prayer builds a mental bridge between God and people.
I am holding some person close to God. They come face to face in my mind. I see God reaching out toward that person. I become a channel from God to that person. Experimenting with that form of prayer grows more and more fascinating.
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