Living in the Companionship of God by Jan Johnson

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20

Living in the Companionship of God by Jan Johnson


This book is designed to be a guide to a personal or small group retreat.  It uses scripture, techniques and questions to invite the reader into a real quiet time and relationship with God.  This is not a meditation reference or mantra.  Instead, the author uses scripture to ignite the power of the Holy Spirit and open our eyes to the realness of God.  Each section contains a story from the Bible where God speaks to the point.  Whether it is weeping in prayer or needing comfort, God is with us.  We just need to remember that and actually talk to Him and not at Him.

I enjoyed this book.  The author carefully chose a few topics to focus on: making conversational prayer with God ongoing, celebrating with Him, going on adventures, and a few more.  These topics address real needs in the Christian walk.  So often, we forget that our God wants a relationship with us.  How awesome it is that we can approach our creator in love.

I would recommend this book for self-led retreats.  I think the hardest thing about the book would be to convince yourself the time by yourself with God is worth the sacrifice.  Still, He is, right?


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