A Place of Quiet Rest

Title: A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through A Daily Devotional Life

Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Publisher: Moody Publishers 

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Living, Devotional, 

Source: Moody Publishers

My Review:

When I first started reading A Place of Quiet Rest, I thought I wouldn't learn anything new. As you can see from the tabs in the picture (and that is not everything I highlighted), I was wrong.

I've often said that if I could share just one message, it would be on the value and importance of a personal devotional life.

I already have an established quiet time and have for years. So why would I choose to read a book like this? Because I truly believe there is always something new to learn, and books like these tend to give us a perspective we may not have considered before. 

When we become preoccupied with earthly things rather than eternal matters, we easily become resentful, self-centered, and angry.

Incomplete snippets from the book:

• Throne before the phone
• privilege to share sweet union and communion with the Bridegroom of my soul
• those whose lives bear the sweet, rich fruit of meeting with God on a consistent basis
• for thirsty souls
• a story that has your name and mine
• Mary had chosen to cultivate a relationship with Him
• some of us have had devotions, but not had devotion
• our souls need to be restored

So, what makes this book stand out? This is not a book that tells you to read your Bible, pray, and call it a day. If it were, it would be a really short book. The author, instead, covers many topics, broken into six sections. Not only did that allow her to cover quite a bit of ground, but it also made the book easier to read and digest. The six sections are: The Priority of a Devotional Life, The Purpose of a Devotional Life, The Pattern of a Devotional Life, The Practice of a Devotional Life, and The Product of a Devotional Life. Each section has several chapters that delve further into that particular topic. I can see why this is the 25th anniversary edition of this book, and why it continues to get printed. 

Not only does the author use quotes from well-known authors (like Spurgeon and Piper), but she also uses Scripture to back up her points. This book is saturated in scripture, and I found myself going to my Bible multiple times to make sure the verses were correct (they were). This book made me think a lot about my daily quiet time and how I can draw even closer to the Lord. The book is encouraging and inspiring.

I don't feel like I am adequately explaining the treasure that this book is. At the end of each chapter, there are "make it personal" sections, where the author asks questions or gives suggestions on ways you can make what you have just read personal and applicable to your situation.

Thank you to Moody Publishers for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

★★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):  

Daily time with the Lord Jesus is essential for an authentic relationship with Him. But so often, our lives interrupt this precious time. That's why Nancy Leigh DeMoss has written this compelling new book about developing a devotional life that will challenge and invite women into a deeper relationship with Christ.