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Whispers of Rest

by Bonnie Gray (Goodreads Author)

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Julia Monroe said: " I became a fan of Bonnie Gray ever since reading Spiritual Whitespace. So I purchased Whispers of Rest as soon as it was available in pre-order. I'm so glad I got this book!

As the title suggests, the book is about resting. Instead of chapters, the bo I became a fan of Bonnie Gray ever since reading Spiritual Whitespace. So I purchased Whispers of Rest as soon as it was available in pre-order. I'm so glad I got this book!

As the title suggests, the book is about resting. Instead of chapters, the book is divided into 40 days. Each day has a section to Read, "God's Whispers to You" inspired by scripture, prompts to Reflect using journaling prompts and ideas to Pray and Rest, with ways to just draw near to God and focus on Him.

Bonnie shares personal stories, scripture and practical ways to truly rest, something I really needed. This isn't a book to rush through, that wouldn't be resting! When I first opened the book, I started to rush as always. But Bonnie's gentle leading, her insightful questions and prompts, forced me to slow down and ponder. Such as this quote taken from her book "What if God's plan for us is not to be more busy, but to be more loved?"

When I read that question, all my distracted thinking screeched to a halt. It was impossible to rush past that question. In truth, I spent several days just thinking about that single question and it was deeply helpful to me.

The paper of the book is a lovely creamy texture, with pages perfect for drawing on if you like to draw in books. I never drew in a book until I bought Bonnie's Spiritual Whitespace and then all of a sudden, it's as though God was helping me release my art through the words. Whispers of Rest is having the same effect.

I'm showing here one of the pages I've colored. Bonnie shared how to Breathe Pray, a very old contemplative way to pray in order to experience God's peace. God knew I physically needed more oxygen, ever since getting major surgery. So the benefit to me was physical as well as spiritual.

I've read a number of the day/chapters so far and really look forward to focusing on resting this summer. I tend to strive to near exhaustion and crumple from failure. Bonnie's book is full of beautiful encouragement for people like me, encouraging me to slow down, to be loved, to listen to things as gentle as a whisper.

I highly recommend Bonnie's book Whispers of Rest if you need help in slowing down. You will be blessed!! Thank you, Bonnie for writing this book! ...more "

Jun 20, 2017 08:24PM · see review