{"product_id":"the-god-who-is-near-brother-lawrence-9781964297231","title":"The God Who Is Near: Practicing the Presence of God - A Guide for Everyday Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timeless spiritual classic-reintroduced for the modern reader with clarity, depth, and a peaceful guiding hand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than three centuries, Brother Lawrence's simple wisdom has helped people discover a quiet, steady awareness of God in the middle of ordinary life. \u003ci\u003eThe Practice of the Presence of God\u003c\/i\u003e is one of history's most beloved devotional works-and this edition brings its message forward with fresh insight, gentle clarity, and practical guidance for today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe God Who Is Near\u003c\/b\u003e invites you into a way of living that is calm, grounded, and deeply human.\u003cbr\u003eNot by escaping your daily responsibilities, but by \u003ci\u003emeeting God within them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanded and enriched by \u003cb\u003eDennis Logan\u003c\/b\u003e (The Honorable Scribe), this edition offers a complete spiritual companion for readers, seekers, small groups, and anyone longing for peace in a loud and hurried age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside This Edition You'll Find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- The original text of Brother Lawrence (public domain), presented with dignity and simplicity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo rewrites. No modernization of voice. Just clean, respectful formatting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \"A Guide for Everyday Life\" - a modern manual for practicing God's presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to cultivate awareness, stillness, trust, and peace in the middle of work, parenting, creativity, stress, and real-life challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Appendices on spiritual minimalism, spoken blessings, Lectio Divina, Carmelite mysticism, and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear explanations of interior prayer, hesychasm, apophatic vs. kataphatic prayer, and Christian contemplative traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A complete annotated glossary of spiritual terms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for new readers, study groups, or those exploring contemplative prayer for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Reflection questions for individuals, book clubs, and spiritual circles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by a warm, pastoral voice-designed to deepen conversation and personal insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A closing benediction and signature reflection by The Honorable Scribe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gentle sending-forth for readers who want to carry Presence into the rest of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Book for Anyone Seeking Peace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to prayer or returning after a long time...\u003cbr\u003ewhether your life feels noisy or uncertain...\u003cbr\u003ewhether faith is clear or wavering...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a quiet way to breathe again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA way to walk with God.\u003cbr\u003eA way to rest in the everyday.\u003cbr\u003eA way to practice the presence that has always been near.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal devotion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall groups or church study\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGifts for seekers \u0026amp; spiritual friends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of Thomas Merton, Henry Nouwen, and Dallas Willard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone longing for peace, focus, and spiritual simplicity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brother Lawrence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1964297230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964297231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penemue Media LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Brother Lawrence","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443101839615,"sku":"9781964297231","price":8.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a71f878d-64cb-4096-bcc2-90515a436819.jpg?v=1777201861","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-god-who-is-near-brother-lawrence-9781964297231","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}