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Too busy not to pray
slowing down to be with God
First published 1988 · 198 pages
A gentle, practical invitation to step off the treadmill of modern life and find quiet intimacy with the divine.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a wise, empathetic mentor who understands exactly why you are exhausted. It does not heap guilt upon the reader for their frantic schedule; instead, it offers a steady, grounding pathway out of the noise. The prose is highly accessible and conversational, moving at a deliberate pace that encourages you to pause, breathe, and reflect between chapters. The atmosphere is quiet and hopeful, slowly replacing the anxiety of endless to-do lists with a spacious sense of spiritual peace. It is a perfect companion for the overwhelmed believer who craves a deeper, more intentional inner life but feels too caught up in the daily grind to know exactly where to begin.
- Mood
- reflective
- grounding
- quiet
- hopeful
- Tone
- earnest
- pastoral
- practical
- encouraging
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- spiritual discipline · finding stillness · overcoming busyness · intimacy with the divine · intentional living
- The writing
- Conversational and accessible, relying on relatable anecdotes and clear, pastoral guidance.
- The arc
- Transitions from the exhausting friction of a hurried life into a spacious, grounded sense of spiritual peace.
- Who it's for
- Overwhelmed believers looking for a practical, guilt-free invitation to slow down and reconnect with their faith.
Content notes
- discussions of burnout
- stress and anxiety
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