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Secrets of the Secret Place: Keys to Igniting Your Personal Time With God
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First published January 1, 2000
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Bob Sorge
101 books104 followersBob Sorge is “the speaker who can’t talk”—that is, he is reduced to a whisper because of a debilitating vocal injury he suffered over 20 years ago. Through the journey, God has given him an empowering message that explores God’s purposes in fiery trials. It’s not the fire that changes you but your pursuit of God in the fire that changes you. Bob has a unique way of helping us process our journey so we stay in the race and overcome. Whether you’re reading one of his books or listening to him, you’re about to receive a message from the heart of God that will strengthen your faith and draw you into greater intimacy with Jesus.
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January 9, 2018
As I've found myself saying fairly often in my book reviews, I have some mixed feelings about this one. Mostly, I found it to be an excellent book for those who want to go deeper in their devotional life, and the emphasis on that very pursuit as the core of the Christian life is absolutely spot-on and Biblical. The book is well-written, interesting, and relatable, and I found myself looking forward to each new chapter. (I read it as a daily devotional, which is the way the author seems to intend.) I found some really great insights, some of which made it into my personal journal.
However, the reason this is not a five-star book for me, is the undercurrent I sensed of a theological view with which I am not in harmony. This is the so-called "bridal paradigm," and I understand it's featured prominently in a large church with which the author is associated. (He mentions the pastor of this church in his book a couple of times, quite favorably.) From what I know of it, this theology seems to position the Song of Solomon as one of the most important books of the Bible, and to view everything about our relationship with God in terms of romantic metaphors. Now, I'm fully aware that the Scripture makes heavy use of such metaphors, but it's very important to realize that they're not the whole picture. Viewing the entire Christian life through this lens can lead to the minimization of such weighty issues as sin, holiness, judgment, and the fear of God, which are equally present in Scripture, and equally essential to understanding the message of the Gospel. Also, in certain places I felt that Sorge's use of bridal metaphors strayed into weird and unbiblical territory, particularly with regard to the cross.
Notwithstanding the above, I would definitely recommend this book to mature Christians, who should be able to "chew the meat and spit out the bones." Sorge helps us to see that "the secret place" isn't just our retreat when things go wrong, or a place to go out of obligation or ritual, but the place we should run to, in order to be with the One we love.
However, the reason this is not a five-star book for me, is the undercurrent I sensed of a theological view with which I am not in harmony. This is the so-called "bridal paradigm," and I understand it's featured prominently in a large church with which the author is associated. (He mentions the pastor of this church in his book a couple of times, quite favorably.) From what I know of it, this theology seems to position the Song of Solomon as one of the most important books of the Bible, and to view everything about our relationship with God in terms of romantic metaphors. Now, I'm fully aware that the Scripture makes heavy use of such metaphors, but it's very important to realize that they're not the whole picture. Viewing the entire Christian life through this lens can lead to the minimization of such weighty issues as sin, holiness, judgment, and the fear of God, which are equally present in Scripture, and equally essential to understanding the message of the Gospel. Also, in certain places I felt that Sorge's use of bridal metaphors strayed into weird and unbiblical territory, particularly with regard to the cross.
Notwithstanding the above, I would definitely recommend this book to mature Christians, who should be able to "chew the meat and spit out the bones." Sorge helps us to see that "the secret place" isn't just our retreat when things go wrong, or a place to go out of obligation or ritual, but the place we should run to, in order to be with the One we love.
February 28, 2020
How can I criticize a book that endeavors to deepen in your walk with God? His aim is most noble, and parts of this book are really good, but, quite frankly, other parts make me really uncomfortable.
He uses a ton of Scripture, but his interpretation/application/reading between the lines takes things a little too far sometimes. There’s no doubt he is passionate about the secret place, and in our walk with God we can always deepen our relationship, but there’s some thing here that needs balance, and I’m not exactly sure what it is. This is a fallible man’s idea and he comes across very dogmatic and as “the great revealer of secrets.” Yet at the same time, there were some chapters that I wholeheartedly agreed with and learned things from (such as the chapters on rest, simultaneous Bible reading, waiting, etc.)
One such paragraph that I thought was so good is the following:
“How are you come to abide in Christ will be different from all others. We all abide differently because we are all unique creations of God. Your relationship with Christ will never be like mine, and mine will never be like yours. That is why you’ll never learn to abide in Christ by reading the stories of others. You won’t learn to abide by reading the right book or listening to a great sermon. No one can mentor you into an abiding relationship with Christ. A mentor might be able to help to a limited degree, but in the final analysis we will all have to find our own way to abiding in Christ. When all is said and done, we must shut the door, get into the secret place with God, and discover what an abiding relationship with Christ will look like for ourselves.”
This paragraph was in chapter 51 “The Secret of Abiding in Christ.” Ironically, he goes on to talk about Joseph being in prison, seeking God in desperation, and tapping into a river of the Holy Spirit. 🤔 Obviously, none of this is in the Bible and so is a fabrication of his imagination.
I think the author was trying to get 52 chapters so that people could read it throughout the year. I think it would’ve been just as effective and more Biblical to condense some of the main ideas and leave out the extra Biblical musings and passionate extremes (he used to imagine his spirit and God’s spirit kissing 😳)
So, this book has some good nuggets, but must be read with the perspective of balance. Much balance.
He uses a ton of Scripture, but his interpretation/application/reading between the lines takes things a little too far sometimes. There’s no doubt he is passionate about the secret place, and in our walk with God we can always deepen our relationship, but there’s some thing here that needs balance, and I’m not exactly sure what it is. This is a fallible man’s idea and he comes across very dogmatic and as “the great revealer of secrets.” Yet at the same time, there were some chapters that I wholeheartedly agreed with and learned things from (such as the chapters on rest, simultaneous Bible reading, waiting, etc.)
One such paragraph that I thought was so good is the following:
“How are you come to abide in Christ will be different from all others. We all abide differently because we are all unique creations of God. Your relationship with Christ will never be like mine, and mine will never be like yours. That is why you’ll never learn to abide in Christ by reading the stories of others. You won’t learn to abide by reading the right book or listening to a great sermon. No one can mentor you into an abiding relationship with Christ. A mentor might be able to help to a limited degree, but in the final analysis we will all have to find our own way to abiding in Christ. When all is said and done, we must shut the door, get into the secret place with God, and discover what an abiding relationship with Christ will look like for ourselves.”
This paragraph was in chapter 51 “The Secret of Abiding in Christ.” Ironically, he goes on to talk about Joseph being in prison, seeking God in desperation, and tapping into a river of the Holy Spirit. 🤔 Obviously, none of this is in the Bible and so is a fabrication of his imagination.
I think the author was trying to get 52 chapters so that people could read it throughout the year. I think it would’ve been just as effective and more Biblical to condense some of the main ideas and leave out the extra Biblical musings and passionate extremes (he used to imagine his spirit and God’s spirit kissing 😳)
So, this book has some good nuggets, but must be read with the perspective of balance. Much balance.
July 10, 2008
Secrets of the Secret Place has become one of the most important books in my library. Deeply profound and drawing me to "the secret place" with the Lord, this is a book I return to again and again.
Arguably, Bob Sorge's Secrets of the Secret Place, is one of the most influential, inspiring and life-changing devotionals of our time. I have not been a huge fan of devotionals; I tend to view them as too "sappy," but Secrets of the Secret Place is an exception! Bob Sorge writes with vulnerability and boldness. This book is one to keep near your Bible and read over and over again. Highly recommended for any person who desires to deepen their relationship with our God. Draw near to Him and, truly, He will draw near to you.
Arguably, Bob Sorge's Secrets of the Secret Place, is one of the most influential, inspiring and life-changing devotionals of our time. I have not been a huge fan of devotionals; I tend to view them as too "sappy," but Secrets of the Secret Place is an exception! Bob Sorge writes with vulnerability and boldness. This book is one to keep near your Bible and read over and over again. Highly recommended for any person who desires to deepen their relationship with our God. Draw near to Him and, truly, He will draw near to you.
June 17, 2015
AMAZING!!!!!
February 11, 2024
Wow, this was such a wonderful book to dig into during my Bible study and time with the Lord. We read this in our book club last fall but I ended up not finishing it and taking it slow to absorb each chapter. I highly recommend for any believer wanting spiritual depth and meat. There's no fluff! This is one I will come back to! (I read the white cover, Legacy edition, which I believe is more updated than the cover shown here).
May 4, 2013
A book that you'll love to read, but will not look forward as it draws to an end. Filled with treasures of truth as it leads you to a deeper relationship to God. An excellent book to add to your devotional time in addition to you Bible reading. The author directs us how we can pursue God and have a union with Him as one spirit. "Although the highest heavens can't contain God, the human spirit can." And, "To be joined to Christ is to chase Him with abandoned intensity-pursue Him with the intent of laying hold of Him. This holy chase to which we've been invited is the magnificent obsession of the secret place."
February 21, 2014
This book comprises many of my most treasured truths from the secret place, and adds on some more that I have only begun to uncover. A beautiful, simple guide that reminds me of the dignity and joy of getting to love God daily on my own, in addition to being in community. It really does increase my desire to go to the secret place again and again, day after day. It's easy to get through and profound in its simplicity. Definitely a book I look forward to coming back to and reading again and again!
April 30, 2022
I'm giving this book 4 stars because it will inspire the reader to spend more time in prayer, in studying the Word of God and in their quiet time with the Lord. I do not subscribe to the authors heavy belief in the bridal paradigm and several other theological issues. I am, however, able to filter out the theological points that I don't believe in to get to the heart of this book and it is simply to spend more time with the Lord.
August 7, 2014
I couldn't believe myself reading this book when I was traveling back to Ghana from Nigeria after a pastors conference. Even though I was tied, I couldn't but continue reading. It's a very insightful devotion. All Christians who desire to mature in Christ have the right book if they possess a copy of Secrets of the Secret Place.
October 6, 2025
I wish I could give this more than 5 stars!
The best book I have read on prayer!!!!
I will be rereading this in the next few weeks because there are so many things I want to reread and understand!!!
The best book I have read on prayer!!!!
I will be rereading this in the next few weeks because there are so many things I want to reread and understand!!!
December 14, 2023
I loved the way this book was written - easy to digest bit by bit. Honestly ended up using it kind of like a devotional doing a chapter or two a day since they are so short. Found myself wanting to linger more and truly take it in vs just plowing through to read. There is so much goodness + wisdom in this book, and I believe there’s a prophetic call for such a time as this for the bride to return to its first love + retreat to the secret place!
January 20, 2019
This book is very practical and spiritually renewing. Each page is full of truths about God and how we can strive for more quality time with our Savior. It has changed my view on multiple spiritual disciplines and gave me a better motivation for them. Highly recommended!
June 27, 2012
Increased my desire to pray.
January 3, 2023
I love the title of this book. These 52 short chapters usually did leave me saying "whew", "wow" or "whoa" and "yes". The Secret Place isn't your "quiet time" with a devotional book and a coffee in the morning. It's THE PLACE where God dwells and we meet with Him. Whew. Wow. Whoa. YES.
Definitely recommend this book--it's not a study or a how-to. It's a heart-cry invitation from Bob Sorge to you and really, from Father God to you. Go meet Him.
(I technically finished this book in 2023, but the bulk of it was 2022 and it marked my 2022, so I'm keeping it there.)
Definitely recommend this book--it's not a study or a how-to. It's a heart-cry invitation from Bob Sorge to you and really, from Father God to you. Go meet Him.
(I technically finished this book in 2023, but the bulk of it was 2022 and it marked my 2022, so I'm keeping it there.)
July 12, 2024
Really good book if you are wanting to dive deeper in to a relationship with Christ. I would have given it 5 starts but, for me it lack some of the joy I was looking for even though there is joy in the author's connection to God - this felt like work.
May 14, 2020
So I loved the last section of this book and definitely would re-read it. I did love the emphasis throughout the book on being personally fervent about our relationship with God first and foremost before any other "good work". Sometimes the extreme language or catch-phrases such as "unlocking the power of God" were off-putting at times, but overall this book did work to grow the flame of desire to invest more and more deeply to know God and be known by Him through the quality time in the "secret place".
December 10, 2024
A must read! I plan to read this again!
January 1, 2025
Some of the language and theology of this book was a little too loosey-goosey for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 23, 2025
Lovely devotional.
August 6, 2019
So much to chew on. It took me a long time to read. But I just took it one day at a time. Really trying to let the ideas simmer and penetrate my soul. I love my secret time.
August 3, 2020
A must read for anyone who wants to actually enjoy time spent alone with God, instead of checking "devotions" off a daily religious to-do list.
December 21, 2024
So so good. Classic Bob Sorge. He is the real deal.
September 17, 2024
Took a very slow read through this over the last few months and had some really beautiful encounters. This is forever a classic for me. It’s practical and it’s powerful
April 7, 2025
I really enjoyed this book! The principles are often simple and profound. It has 52 chapters that are each a few pages, but it’s not one to sit and read multiple chapters of at once. I found it best to use it as a daily devotional type book. The author is pretty heavy on the use of metaphors and symbolism in Scripture (occasionally to the point where I had to roll my eyes, sigh, and say “context, context, context!”), but overall it was a very useful book for me, and I’d highly recommend it.
I can see this being a book I go through every year!
I can see this being a book I go through every year!
January 6, 2025
Every now and then you read a book that just makes you distrust the messenger throughout. This is one of those books for me. Sorge’s message is generally good. Find time to interact with God in a real, open, humble way. However, Sorge’s use of scripture to back up his points, and many of the conclusions he comes to, are simply wrong. Here are a few examples. On page 120 Sorge encourages you to cry when you pray because that will help God hear you. Then on pages 138-139 he says about tears, “They get heaven’s attention because they’re liquid sincerity. Tears make a statement to your Bridegroom.” Then, “Do you struggle to find tears? Ask for them. Ask for them with tears. He will answer.” Page 140 says, “Do you long for greater sincerity in your walk with God? Try tears.” On page 124 he seems to be advocating for private study of the scriptures only, not using those around you to help refine your understanding. This seems like a recipe for error and may explain some of his interpretations. Page 144 states, “The Holy Spirit dwells with those who live in holiness.” Does that mean sin removes the Holy Spirit from your life? Chapter 37 depicts us sharing the cross with Jesus and uses his 7 final words as being directed at us. Mary represents the church. We believe God has forsaken us but He really hasn’t. In Sorge’s description, as you work your way through this process, you actually go through your own crucifixion. Not in a Galatians 2:20 sense of no longer living for the world but living for Christ, but in the sense of putting ourselves through what Christ went through. Wasn’t Jesus’ sacrifice enough? Page 195 confuses the Bride of Christ with the New Jerusalem. Chapter 48 seems to be saying that God can’t do what He wants to do until we do our part and befriend God. However, God historically has used obedient believers, unwilling believers, non-believers, and even inanimate objects, to get his will done. God doesn’t need to wait for us to change. God will change us. In chapter 50, Sorge quotes Luke 12:35, where Jesus is talking to a group of people and refers to them keeping their lamps burning. Instead of seeing this a a plural of lamps because Christ is talking to a group, Sorge interprets this as all of us having multiple lamps inside of us and that we have 7 lamps each because Revelation 4:5 describes Heaven’s Throne Room as having 7 lampstands. This is just a sprinkling of the crazy thinking going on in this book. Spend time with God. Get to know Him intimately. But stay away from this book.
September 2, 2016
This book clearly springs from the personal, spiritual development of the author, Bob Sorge. (You can google and discover his unique story, it will definitely bless you).
The thoughts and concepts shared on taking our bridal position and living in a genuine, day-to-day, pursuit of the LORD, as He enables us, in the secret place, are practical insights that will stir up within us (readers) the desire to love the LORD and allow Him to work out the nature, style, growth and even length of our heart-to-heart loyalty to Him.
If there is one thing this book achieves, it is the consistent theme of encouragement to press in, no matter what our current state is, and to inflame our hearts with deep affection for the One Lover of our souls, Christ. Truth is, once our hearts is ablaze for Jesus, we will easily, with time, leap through the obstacles that are creating the distance between us and Him.
Thank you Bob Sorge for this beautiful, thoroughly devotional/inspiring, and heart-searching work.
The thoughts and concepts shared on taking our bridal position and living in a genuine, day-to-day, pursuit of the LORD, as He enables us, in the secret place, are practical insights that will stir up within us (readers) the desire to love the LORD and allow Him to work out the nature, style, growth and even length of our heart-to-heart loyalty to Him.
If there is one thing this book achieves, it is the consistent theme of encouragement to press in, no matter what our current state is, and to inflame our hearts with deep affection for the One Lover of our souls, Christ. Truth is, once our hearts is ablaze for Jesus, we will easily, with time, leap through the obstacles that are creating the distance between us and Him.
Thank you Bob Sorge for this beautiful, thoroughly devotional/inspiring, and heart-searching work.
August 23, 2012
This is one is on my must read book. I have bought several copies and given them to others! it is that good. This will be on my read it again book.
January 19, 2015
This is a book I would recommend to any Christian. Sorge has a heart for God and it comes through in his writing. There are many false prophets these days but I can witness to this as the real deal.
June 24, 2023
This was good and the two stars mostly come from my inability to focus on such depth right now… I feel like this would be an amazing study book to do with a group. But here I was reading intently until I started skimming the last 1/4 of the book.
It’s all about cultivating a personal, vibrant relationship with God through prayer. We continually turn to sources in hopes to be revitalized (vegging out in front of the tv after a tired day, listening to a sermon online) but not realizing that we can’t replace the power of time in Gods word.
Notes I took:
- Importance of praying with a shut door and knowing God’s presence is already there
- If you find quiet listening [during prayer] a challenging discipline to master, you're certainly not alone. It's rigorous, and most of us aren’t exercised in it. But be encouraged - the rigor of the exercise points to the vigor of the reward. One moment with God can be worth a lifetime of waiting. Resolve to make attentive listening a lifelong pursuit. I'll become easier in the doing. and you'll master your own delightful cadence with God.
- Hearing God’s voice has become the singular quest of my life. Nothing else can satisfy the deep longings of my heart.
- Galatians 6:7-9, sowing and reaping and “let us not grow weary”….we gotta put in the reps of prayer/fasting/time with God in the secret place for those moments we do hear Him, it is worth it! Don’t grow tired of showing up.
- The secret place is a refuge. And nothing can happen to you in the secret place that He doesn’t specifically allow and design for His higher purposes.
- You don't know you're exposed to radiation when it first happens. For example, sunburned people don't always realize they're getting too many rays until after the damage is done. That's because radiation's effects are somewhat delayed. The same is true of God's glory. When you spend time in His presence and don't feel an immediate difference, you may be tempted to think “this isn’t accomplishing anything.” But powerful things happen on the inside when you spend time with God.
- When you neglect time with God, he’s not disappointed IN you, he’s disappointed FOR you. He wants to share in heaven’s best and He’s pained when you short-change yourself spiritually.
- A 3-10 day prayer retreat, by yourself, water only fasting can be awesome… annually?
- We all get bored and sometimes fall asleep, but “I don’t allow the enemy to use that against me.”
- “Satan tries to use our inadequacies to shame us set from meeting with God.”
- “Your reading in the world is meant to be a dynamic encounter with the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- In my personal experience, I haven't come to know Jesus better just in prayer. Let me explain. For me, prayer is a time for me to express my love and receive His. It's where love is expressed and exchanged. But to get to know Him better, I go to the word. To know more of Christ requires revelation, and revelation requires meditation in the word. For me, beholding Jesus happens when I'm praying in the word.
It’s all about cultivating a personal, vibrant relationship with God through prayer. We continually turn to sources in hopes to be revitalized (vegging out in front of the tv after a tired day, listening to a sermon online) but not realizing that we can’t replace the power of time in Gods word.
Notes I took:
- Importance of praying with a shut door and knowing God’s presence is already there
- If you find quiet listening [during prayer] a challenging discipline to master, you're certainly not alone. It's rigorous, and most of us aren’t exercised in it. But be encouraged - the rigor of the exercise points to the vigor of the reward. One moment with God can be worth a lifetime of waiting. Resolve to make attentive listening a lifelong pursuit. I'll become easier in the doing. and you'll master your own delightful cadence with God.
- Hearing God’s voice has become the singular quest of my life. Nothing else can satisfy the deep longings of my heart.
- Galatians 6:7-9, sowing and reaping and “let us not grow weary”….we gotta put in the reps of prayer/fasting/time with God in the secret place for those moments we do hear Him, it is worth it! Don’t grow tired of showing up.
- The secret place is a refuge. And nothing can happen to you in the secret place that He doesn’t specifically allow and design for His higher purposes.
- You don't know you're exposed to radiation when it first happens. For example, sunburned people don't always realize they're getting too many rays until after the damage is done. That's because radiation's effects are somewhat delayed. The same is true of God's glory. When you spend time in His presence and don't feel an immediate difference, you may be tempted to think “this isn’t accomplishing anything.” But powerful things happen on the inside when you spend time with God.
- When you neglect time with God, he’s not disappointed IN you, he’s disappointed FOR you. He wants to share in heaven’s best and He’s pained when you short-change yourself spiritually.
- A 3-10 day prayer retreat, by yourself, water only fasting can be awesome… annually?
- We all get bored and sometimes fall asleep, but “I don’t allow the enemy to use that against me.”
- “Satan tries to use our inadequacies to shame us set from meeting with God.”
- “Your reading in the world is meant to be a dynamic encounter with the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- In my personal experience, I haven't come to know Jesus better just in prayer. Let me explain. For me, prayer is a time for me to express my love and receive His. It's where love is expressed and exchanged. But to get to know Him better, I go to the word. To know more of Christ requires revelation, and revelation requires meditation in the word. For me, beholding Jesus happens when I'm praying in the word.
January 8, 2021
This book was very interesting. I'll begin by saying I would not recommend this book to a seeker or new believer. I think that, while Sorge's theology is fine (I disagree with his interpretation of Song of Soloman), his language is mystic-like and can sometimes be misleading. For instance, in his chapter on spending more time in the secret place, he claims that by spending extended time in the secret place, "the molecular composition of your soul gets restructured." This statement is absurd. It's not in the Bible, nor does it make any sense. It is pure conjecture. It was at this point in the book I almost stopped reading (it is only Chapter 15).
However, when this statement is viewed with guarded (and mature) eyes, the meaning is more clear. Sorge intends to say here that your worldview, your passions, and/or your outlook on sin and life and death all change. He means to indicate the transformation into a "new creation," as Paul refers to believers, that happens when you spend time loving God and abiding in him. There are a few other times in the book where this happens, which the reason why I gave the book 4 stars.
This book does have a lot of truth. Sorge's passion for knowing God and love of God is evident on every page. His reasoning for writing this book, to inspire the reader's devotional time with God, is clear and he never loses sight of it. I believe he accomplishes his goal. Personally, I found his writing encouraging, and his suggestions were practical. Reading the book, I learned about the joy of just being with God and it has inspired how I approach my time in the "secret place" every day.
Do not approach this book hoping to find secret wisdom that only Sorge can offer. All of the things he writes about have been said before (and better) by other theologians and pastors. This book is best read with the intention of being inspired and encouraged in an already developing pursuit of the Lord. I believe that this was his intention as well.
However, when this statement is viewed with guarded (and mature) eyes, the meaning is more clear. Sorge intends to say here that your worldview, your passions, and/or your outlook on sin and life and death all change. He means to indicate the transformation into a "new creation," as Paul refers to believers, that happens when you spend time loving God and abiding in him. There are a few other times in the book where this happens, which the reason why I gave the book 4 stars.
This book does have a lot of truth. Sorge's passion for knowing God and love of God is evident on every page. His reasoning for writing this book, to inspire the reader's devotional time with God, is clear and he never loses sight of it. I believe he accomplishes his goal. Personally, I found his writing encouraging, and his suggestions were practical. Reading the book, I learned about the joy of just being with God and it has inspired how I approach my time in the "secret place" every day.
Do not approach this book hoping to find secret wisdom that only Sorge can offer. All of the things he writes about have been said before (and better) by other theologians and pastors. This book is best read with the intention of being inspired and encouraged in an already developing pursuit of the Lord. I believe that this was his intention as well.
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