Immersive Prayer: The Power to Change Ourselves and Change our World

by Clive Johnson

What if we could really be sure that our prayers are answered? What if we really could make a difference when world events stir us? What if we could be sure that the intentions we yearn for always serve the highest good? Could it be that these aren’t just fanciful ideas, but come quite naturally when we live the spiritual life, whatever our tradition or lack of one?

Immersive Prayer explores this possibility and offers practical guidance on how to achieve what the sages and scriptures of the world’s major faith traditions promise is more than a dream. Many tantalising discoveries and theories from modern science that point to our supernatural power and influential role in the cosmos are explored, along with the growing body of evidence of the effectiveness of holding intention for others.

To immerse in prayer is an invitation to become present, connected with, and ultimately, to merge with God. It is to be reassured that while we live in a world that's often characterised by polarization and hatred, each one of us can truly play a part in not just changing ourselves, but in changing our world.

314 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 18, 2026

About the author

I am a student and follower of the perennial tradition – the belief that many myths, fairy stories and faith traditions point to common truths at their heart. I have had a lifelong interest in the power of myth and the oral tradition of story telling.

I enjoy reading contemporary fiction, short stories, literary classics, and tales with a mystical or spiritual element. I am slowly increasing my appreciation of other genres, and like to be surprised by new discoveries, especially to find tales that don't follow set formulae or reach tidy conclusions.

Similarly, I like to discover new meaning in familiar tales – for which fairy stories, myths, legends and their like offer rich territory.

I also write myself – short stories, books relating to spirituality and (previously) a few business titles.

I am an interfaith minister ordained by the One Spirit Interfaith Foundation, as well as a teacher, storyteller and retreat host. I previously worked as a management consultant and conflict coach.

Being autistic, a would-be mystic and not approaching my reflections from an academic standpoint, I like to think that I approach my writing with an open heart and a keen curiosity.

I have no fixed home, pursuing a nomadic lifestyle that allows me to follow my heart.

I may be reached via my website, www.clivejohnsonministry.com.

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