A Practical Guide to Meditation and Prayer

 

“On the path to spiritual understanding … no practice is more important in terms of spiritual transformation than the practices of meditation and prayer.”

 

And yet, as in many areas of spiritual discipline, it is as important to know why we pray and meditate as it is to know how. This book answers some common but important questions relating to both the “how” and the “why” of these two disciplines.

 

· Part One lays the foundation necessary for a positive experience of meditation and prayer.

 

· Parts Two and Three explain the theory and practice of meditation and prayer and give steps for the practice.

 

· Part Four offers suggestions on the practical applications of prayer in the areas of healing, prosperity, and relationships.

 

Sprinkled liberally with helpful affirmations, inspiring quotations, and the author’s own wise insights, this book is more than a “how-to.” It is a “why-to” that will be a valued companion to anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life through the practices of meditation and prayer.

 

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Reviews From Amazon.com

                   Practical and Powerful
This is a beautifully written book. The concepts are presented in a clear and compelling way. The author's authenticity comes through in his writing. The book lives up to its name...PRACTICAL. I recommend this book for anyone in search of purpose and a deeper relationship with themselves and God. I also recommend his other book...A Practical Guide to Prosperous Living.

"Without a doubt, the most practical, concise, and to the point book I have ever read about meditation and prayer. This is a must for someone who wants a well written and clear book on these subjects. No jibberish and 'roud the mountain lingo here. A definite keeper for my library." Ann Crawford

 "In A Practical Guide to Meditation and Prayer, J Douglas Bottorff gives us an easy to read beginner's guide on meditation, what to expect at first and not to expect, and the purpose of meditation being that it is the process that brings you into direct contact with the attributes of God. Regarding the subject of meditation, this book has helped me immensely in how to begin meditation and how best to do so.

Regarding the subject of prayer, Bottorff is so right on! We use prayer to raise our higher consciousness and conform our thought system with our purpose. He uses denials (releasing negative thoughts) and affirmations (a conscious effort to bring the Truth of God into your awareness and then ACT from that truth) to teach us how to pray and live with more peace of mind, better clarity of our Oneness with God and in praying for others.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires to work on their spiritual growth, as it is a fantastic tool to be read over and over because it is just so very inspiring!" Beverly Baridon

Practical means it makes sense!

This is a great book and I would highly recommend this or any of Rev. Bottorff's works to anyone seeking to gain a greater perspective of their spiritual growth - read it - apply the teachings - reap the rewards!

 

simple and elegant
I read this then bought copies for people I care about. In my opinion a very inspired book for those with the courage to determine for themselves what is meaningful. The author is a Christian Unity minister I believe but his frame of reference is universal. I love spiritual literature but am sometimes daunted by the esoteric redundancy. This book is everything its title claims.

Other Comments

“This book changed my life! It is truly the most wonderful book on prayer and meditation. It was given as a class at my church.”

 

Rochester, MI

“I continue to receive strong spiritual sustenance from your two books: A Practical Guide to Meditation and Prayer & A Practical Guide to Prosperous Living. I have been a tither for several years and the knowledge in your books is just what I need to hear at this time. Equally wonderful is the way that the universe works.”

 

San Diego, CA

“I want to express to you my heartfelt thanks for your having written A Practical Guide to Meditation and Prayer. The book has proven to be both educational and practical. I am in the process now of several re-readings of the book, along with thoughtful reflection. It has impacted my life significantly and I expect even greater impact in the future. I know that God will continue to richly bless you as you bless others through such books.”

 

Table of Contents

What is Your Purpose?

What Is Meditation?

What is Prayer?

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