Review: Praying with Eyes Wide Open: A Life-Changing Way to
Talk with God
Sherry Harney
2017
Baker Books
Praying with eyes wide open?
For some, I guess, that idea borders on scandalous. But fear not, this book has lots more than
that in it. It might have been the day I
read the first few chapters of this book, but they just did not speak to
me. Nothing. I was ready to put it down. But, instead I picked it up again.
Sections 2, 3, and 4 of this book sang to me like the first
section didn’t. I am glad now that I came
back to it. So, what’s the deal with the
first few chapters? I suspect since I have
read so many books on prayer, that it was too familiar. Or maybe it was the weather or
something. The rest touched on several
areas from a fresh perspective and I found that very helpful, a joy to
read. Uncle Seamus skipping by the lake which
she borrowed from Brennan Manning filled my imagination. Her son offering a lady his ice cream dessert
in a restaurant made me grin. Her prayer
guide on page 164 will become a fixture on my frig after I make about 5000
copies. Ok, maybe a few less than that,
but such a simple idea works.
So, after a rough start I can say I am glad I finished this
book. What makes this book different
than many I have read is the tone and the helpful ideas she provides at the end
of each chapter. I may even give that
first section another chance.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a
review.
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