The Alchemy of Prayer: Rekindling Our Inner Life (The Inner Light Series) - Hardcover

Taylor, Terry Lynn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0915811707 ISBN 13: 9780915811700

Publisher: H J Kramer, 1996

Synopsis

Explains how to discover one's unique prayer voice and establish a personal relationship with the divine in a guide that includes an inspirational selection of ancient prayers and psalms. 25,000 first printing. Tour. IP.

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About the Author

In 1985, on a hiatus from work on her Masters degree in Counseling, Terry Lynn Taylor became seriously interested in angels. She felt that the joy and lightness she experienced as a child growing up in Southern California had turned into seriousness and strain. It was then that she read the G. K. Chesterton quote, Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. Contemplating this, she began to acknowledge the role angels play as spiritual helpers in our everyday life, and from that moment on, everything in her life changed.

She set out to find a book on angels that would help her attract the angels into her life. Unable to find the book she was looking for, she decided to write it herself. That effort became Messengers of Light. Terry has written four more books with H J Kramer, Guardians of Hope, Answers From the Angels, Creating With the Angels, and most recently The Alchemy of Prayer. Ms. Taylor has delighted readers worldwide with her profound, yet eminently practical wisdom. She is the best-selling author of seven books, which have sold more than 800,000 copies worldwide, and have been translated into nine foreign languages. She has appeared on national television in the NBC Prime Time Special, "Angels: The Mysterious Messengers, which was seen by over 35 million viewers.

Ms. Taylor publishes a quarterly newsletter about angels, and conducts classes and "playshops" to promote the advancement of angel consciousness. When she isn't writing, Terry Lynn Taylor likes to spend time in her garden getting to know the nature spirits. She currently resides in the foothills of Pasadena, California.

Reviews

While Taylor (Angel Wisdom: 365 Meditations and Insights from the Heavens, LJ 6/1/94) honors the highest good in Christianity's oldest prayers and invites the discovery of truth found in the prayers of all religious traditions, she moves beyond the boundaries of prescribed prayer. Taylor suggests that prayer is not necessarily what we utter but what we become when we intentionally allow ourselves to be transformed by an attitude of prayer, whether we are practicing gratitude, paying attention to dreams, listening to music, showing kindness to another person, or appreciating the simple beauty of life. An open, inspiring discussion of a topic that often eludes adequate treatment. Recommended for seminary and public libraries.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The goal of a spiritual life is integration and wholeness. Prayer leads us to this point, because it doesnt simply work on the outer planes but starts to change us from within. The truth lives within us; its light shines from our core, from our heart. When we begin to feel comfortable with the inner dimensions of our being, then we will begin to feel truly whole. The journey within takes time, patience, hope, gratitude, and a personal understanding of the Great Creator. After we have gone within and transformed our own lead to gold, we will naturally come out into the light and share our love with the world while holding the pure intention in our hearts of helping God and the angels transform the lead of the worlds sorrow into hope and right living.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction; The Alchemical Path of Prayer
Part One, Temple of Prayer
The Alchemy of Prayer, Awakening Our Voice
The Alchemy of Devotion to God, Thy Will Be Done
The Alchemy of Angels, Heavenly Direction
Part Two, Grace
The Alchemy of Gratitude, Thanking God
The Alchemy of Fate, Freeing Our Spirit, Respecting Our Soul
The Alchemy of Humility, Honoring Our Inner Light
Part Three, Holy Spirit Within
The Alchemy of Inner Work, Know Thyself
The Alchemy of Mental Peace, Generating Serenity
The Alchemy of Personal Power, Transforming Sensitivity
Part Four, Inspired Reverence
The Alchemy of Loving Behavior, Compassion
The Alchemy of Being Human, The Experience of Reverence
The Alchemy of Our Ancestors, Prayers, Psalms, and Verses That Inspire

Received the Body Mind Spirit magazine Award of Excellence as one of 1996s outstanding books in print

Edition details

• Publisher: H J Kramer
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915811707
• ISBN 13: 9780915811700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 111