Experiencing God Through Prayer

Madame Guyon's Story is a very interesting one and most modern Christians are unaware of it. I loved this book: it was one of the few books on prayer that I have read that was hard to finish because I found myself stopping to pray so often! This book moved me into passionate prayer as I read it. This is a great book for Christians everywhere to read, and though it is very 'deep', it is also very short.

Madame Guyon's guide to prayer demonstrates that salvation is a far more profound transformation than is realized by most people who call themselves Christians today. The reviewer who criticized her views on perfection forgets that Christ Himself said, "Be ye therefore perfect." Madame Guyon was persecuted by the Catholic church during her lifetime -- for reasons of jealousy, I believe. She obviously attained something very profound and wrote this guide in a sincere attempt to communicate it.

Jeanne Guyon touches an area in this book that has, for the most part, been long forgotten by the church of today: A deep relationship with the Saviour. Her passion for God is overwhelmingly obvious as you read each page. The book is both convicting and encouraging. A wonderful reminder and a practical guide toward that "one needful thing". A true classic!

Staying focused on Christ seems to be my biggest problem. This book has been most helpful in keeping me focused and is the insturment that God seems to be using to teach me to have a closer union with Him. I recommend this book to everyone who desires a closer relationship with Jesus.

Madame Guyon teaches the simple truth. You must learn to pray from your heart not your head. She explains how to sit quitely (while being active) and wait on God. Col. 1:27 "Christ in you, the hope of glory." As a result of this short book, I could sense the Holy Spirit leading me back to a personal relationship with God - through His Word the Bible. As written on page 88, Romans 8:14 "Follow the example of Paul, allowing yourself to be 'led by the Spirit of God' He will lead you to the ultimate goal of enjoying God forever.....You are called to enjoy God - not only His gifts to you....The whole desire of our heavenly Father is to give Himself to every creature according to the capacity in which we will receive Him." This book is written for everyone to be able to read and follow.