A Book Review ~ The Pursuit of Holy Leisure
Coming mid-April, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure, by Cara Ray will be just what you need to dig out of winter and jump start your next season. I can’t say enough good things about this one. (I have read it twice now!) Cara is an amazing Bible teacher and friend. Read on for my full review.
If you are like me, you probably feel a bit of guilt for just sitting and listening to the birds sing or the waves crash on the shore. My heart knows I am sitting in the presence of the Holy Spirit, but my brain tells me I should be “productive.” Reality is that sitting at the feet of my Creator in His creation is being productive–not only productive but obedient.
In The Pursuit of Holy Leisure, Cara invites the reader to delight and rest in the presence of God. She encourages us to not only set aside sacred moments but to view every moment as sacred and an opportunity to fellowship with our Savior. She takes the reader on a journey to discover how God created us to be in communion with Him and how that benefits us and blesses Him.
Have you ever been so thirsty you didn’t realize how much you needed water until you started drinking? That’s how I feel about Cara’s book. It’s like living water for your dry and parched soul. Once you taste the refreshment, you’ll realize how much you need it, and you won’t want to quit drinking it in. She invites you to sit with Jesus in the “cool of the day” and enjoy His presence.
This is a training manual for learning how to be still, to rest, and abide in Him. From the introduction to the final word, the path to Holy Leisure is clearly laid out for the reader. The biblical truth is rich and articulated in a comfortable and inviting approach.
If I could give this book 10 stars, I would. I will be reading this many times over. I will also be giving this as a gift to MANY friends who are simply too busy for their own good.
Reading it for yourself is a must. Reading it with a group of friends, Bible study, or book club is even better, because one of your friends is sure to pick up a nugget of wisdom you may have missed.
Reserve your copy now! The Pursuit of Holy Leisure is Soul Water in its finest form.
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My name is Keri Willis. I am a semi-retired educator. I spent a great deal of my career working with adults with developmental disabilities and many years in elementary education, in the classroom and as an administrator. My main ministry now is coordinating the women’s ministry for our church in San Diego, CA. I have been married thirty-four years and have two grown and married children. I now have a head of full grey hair and good ideas. I believe we are created to use our gifts and to be creative. That comes in many forms for me. I love to woodwork and use power tools, design, decorate, garden, and create new recipes. And I love to write. One major lesson I have learned in my writing journey is that I need to be still and listen to hear God’s voice before I am prepared to put into words the message he has instilled in my heart. This has been much easier since I am no longer working full time, but it is so easy to get distracted and not listen, which almost always ends with an empty page in the form of writer’s block. While I have written many articles for newsletters and local newspapers, I did not consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book, Teapots and Power Tools. https://www.amazon.com/Teapot.../dp/1466458763/ref=sr_1_3... The idea emerged as I was working on a project in my garage. I had worship music playing, power tools out and saw dust flying. I glanced up and saw my delicate teapot sitting on my router table. The message was clear. Sometimes we are using the power tools God gives us and sometimes he just wants us to be still and have tea with him. The book became the foundation for a women’s retreat, and then my amazing niece helped me work through publishing it on Create Space (now KDP). At least five other projects are in different stages of production. I joined hope*writers to help motivate me and keep me focused and accountable. I am still trying to figure out the whole website and blog thing. That is my next goal for myself; that and finish writing at least one of my projects! Teapots and Power Tools: Effectively using the tools God has equipped you with, while taking time to “Be Still and Know That He is God” View more posts
