在我们现代世俗化的世界中,基督徒最常见的问题之一是他们感觉不到耶稣的真实存在。当然,他们相信他、爱他,但不知为何,耶稣似乎并未真正进入他们的日常生活。有人可能会说:“你应该多祈祷。”还有人会建议:“你应该多见证。”虽然这些建议可能有道理,但仅仅因为“我们应该”这样做,并不会让我们更亲近上帝。格雷格·A·博伊德(Gregory A. Boyd)相信,真正的灵性转变和感受到上帝在生活中的同在,来自于一点“休息与真实”(rest and reality)。博伊德鼓励读者停止奋斗,学会在体验耶稣的真实存在中安息。他说,最好的方法是通过想象性祈祷。《体验耶稣》(Experiencing Jesus)将教导读者如何使用上帝赐予的创造性想象力这一恩典礼物,以更深入地认识祂,并在日常生活中感受到祂的同在。

Seeing is believing : experience Jesus through imaginative prayer

Boyd, Gregory A.

Gregory A. Boyd

Baker Publishing Group

Global Publishers

Hourglass

United States, United States of America

April 1, 2004

US, 2004

2, 2004

<p>One of the most common problems with Christians in our modern secularized world is that they don't feel the reality of Jesus. Sure, they believe in him and love him, but he somehow doesn't seem to enter their daily lives in a real sense. Some might say, You ought to pray more. Others would advise, You ought to witness more. While this may be true, we don't get closer to God just because we ought to.<p>Boyd believes that the way to true spiritual transformation and feeling the presence of God in your life comes from a little R and R&#58; rest and reality. Boyd encourages readers to stop striving and learn to rest in an experience of Jesus as real. The best way to do this, he says, is through imaginative prayer. Experiencing Jesus will teach readers how to use God's gracious gift of creative imagination to know him better and feel his presence in their daily lives.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>Boyd, author of Letters from a Skeptic and God of the Possible, makes a powerfully persuasive argument for the use of imaginative prayer by Christians, then outlines a method for beginning the practice. He begins by describing the paralyzing effect of the `try harder' solution for spiritual growth. His description of this futile striving and its source in false ideas of identity rings true, although occasionally his emphasis on the negative role of action is overdone. The real treasure of the book is found in the second and third sections, where he mines 15 years' experience of leading imaginative prayer conferences. He provides a vivid description of the power and effectiveness of the imagination in settings like prayer and worship. In addition to a careful biblical basis, Boyd gives a survey of historical figures (from Julian of Norwich to Saint Ignatius and John Wesley) who have used and advocated imaginative prayer. He explains the basic idea of the prayer technique he calls resting in Christ and courageously offers his own experience as an example of how this technique can bring healing. Aware that visualization techniques can be controversial among evangelicals, he explains possible sources of distrust and offers answers to the most common objections. The final section illustrates the power of imaginative prayer for healing with three moving stories from those who have used the technique. (Apr.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.</p>

One of the most common problems with Christians in our modern secularized world is that they don't feel the reality of Jesus. Sure, they believe in him and love him, but he somehow doesn't seem to enter their daily lives in a real sense. Some might say, &quot;You ought to pray more.&quot; Others would advise, &quot;You ought to witness more.&quot; While this may be true, we don't get closer to God just because we &quot;ought to.&quot;<BR>&#9;Boyd believes that the way to true spiritual transformation and feeling the presence of God in your life comes from a little R and R: rest and reality. Boyd encourages readers to stop striving and learn to rest in an experience of Jesus as real. The best way to do this, he says, is through imaginative prayer. Experiencing Jesus will teach readers how to use God's gracious gift of creative imagination to know him better and feel his presence in their daily lives.

One of the most common problems with Christians in our modern secularized world is that they don't feel the reality of Jesus. Sure, they believe in him and love him, but he somehow doesn't seem to enter their daily lives in a real sense. Some might say, "You ought to pray more." Others would advise, "You ought to witness more." While this may be true, we don't get closer to God just because we "ought to." Boyd believes that the way to true spiritual transformation and feeling the presence of God in your life comes from a little R and R: rest and reality. Boyd encourages readers to stop striving and learn to rest in an experience of Jesus as real. The best way to do this, he says, is through imaginative prayer. Experiencing Jesus will teach readers how to use God's gracious gift of creative imagination to know him better and feel his presence in their daily lives

An introduction to the centuries-old Christian practice of imaginative prayer that explains how imaginative prayer can help people become more passionate about their faith

Break out of spiritual performance into a liberating relationship with Christ. Experience the reality of Jesus through the imaginative power of prayer.

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