Even Silence Is Praise

Summary: Are you curious about biblical Christian meditation? Through stories, practical advice, and helpful prompts, Rick Hamlin guides Christians to center their minds and hearts on God as they seek to hear the still small voice above all the noise and chaos in the world.

Rick Hamlin has been unpacking the power of prayer in Finding God on the A Train and Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without and the special Guideposts book, Prayer Works. In this new book, you will discover

·         how meditation has deep Christian roots that go back for millennia,

·         how it can be used to live more authentically and let go of anxiety,

·         how to love more generously and find God’s will in your life, and

·         how to grow in compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance.

The steps are simple, and at the end of each chapter Hamlin offers specific exercises to enhance your practice.

“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take his cross daily and follow me,” Jesus said to his followers. Meditative prayer offers a rich resource to do just that. Silence speaks volumes and becomes a tool for all Jesus followers.

My Two Cents: This book was phenomenal. As a therapist, I’ve always been a firm believer that mindfulness and meditation are vital components to overall well-being. The science has proved this over and over again. As a Christian, I have also always believed in the importance of prayer. I’ve met fellow Christians who have been skeptical about meditation, fearing that it falls under the category of new age mystical mumbo jumbo, but my response is always, “do you pray? Prayer is meditation. Do you memorize scripture? That is meditation.” Heck, the Bible even tells us to meditate on the Word (Joshua 1:8). Rick blends these two practices seamlessly and makes it easily digestible for readers and beginners. “I should call this book A Prayer and Meditation Guide for People Who Really Need the Help. Not for those who can do it as easy as breathing, who make some heavenly connection the instant they close their eyes. Not for those who take to the prayer closet like a duck to water, who might be blissfully unaware that some of the rest of us struggle at it. Not for those who sit on their mats and instantly transport to another zone.” This is a great guide for how to add meditation to your life in a way that helps connect you with God on all levels. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!