“When life begins to come together in a way we have always longed it would, something deep inside us whispers, Maybe it can always be like this . . . . It is the longing for Eden rising within us, and it is beautiful and powerful. Only . . . it is premature.”- John Eldredge […]
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”- Proverbs 4:23 In Chapter 17 (Holding the Heart in Every Outcome”), the concluding chapter of Moving Mountains, John Eldredge observes that when we have a glorious, once-in-a-lifetime experience, we hope it isn’t once in a lifetime! So what do we do when […]
“The two essential categories needing ministry and wounding and brokenness.”- John Eldredge As John Eldredge concludes Chapter 15 of Moving Mountains, he explores the categories of wounding and brokenness. John believes it is important to draw a distinction between the two. 1. Wounding. John compares wounding to taking an arrow to the heart and soul. […]
“I believe . . . the most beautiful form of prayer [is] prayer for the healing of the heart and soul.”- John Eldredge In Chapter 15 (“Inner Healing- Restoring the Soul”) of Moving Mountains, John Eldredge begins by stating that prayer for the healing of the heart and soul is like the spring showers that […]
“The Scriptures take blessing and cursing very seriously; they are considered real and actual forces, with real and lasting effects.”- John Eldredge “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”- Romans 12:14 John Eldredge turns to a form of prayer that often brings the most dramatic and immediate results- prayer that banishes the […]
“Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died- more than that, who was raised to life- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”-Romans 8:34 In Chapter 13 (“Praying Scripture”) of Moving Mountains, John Eldredge begins by stating it is a source of great comfort […]
“Surrender, true open-handedness, on the question before me is crucial to hearing from God.”- John Eldredge John Eldredge concludes Chapter 12 of Moving Mountains by stating that the question of our openness to whatever God has to say to us forms unreserved obedience in us. This in turn deepens our holiness and our intimacy with […]
“We are meant to hear the voice of God.”- John Eldredge As John Eldredge continues Chapter 12 of Moving Mountains, he notes that in John 10 Jesus repeats Himself four times, to make it perfectly clear: His sheep hear His voice. Mr. Eldredge emphasizes that hearing the voice of God is one of the lost […]
“We are pressing into maturity both in our own character and in our partnership with God.”- John Eldredge In Chapter 12 (“Listening Prayer”) of Moving Mountains, John Eldredge writes that “the single most-significant decision that has changed my prayer life more than any other, the one step that has brought about greater results than all […]
John Eldredge concludes Chapter 11 of Moving Mountains by describing how to pray for guidance, clarity or revelation. He provides four steps. 1. Do whatever you can to reduce the pressure. John emphasizes that pressure is a killer and almost always gets in the way of hearing from God. As you seek guidance, lay down […]
“Invite Jesus right into the heart of it all, right there, in the moment.”- John Eldredge Before discussing prayer for guidance, understanding, and revelation, John Eldredge has a short chapter (Chapter 10- “Pray Now”) on the need to pray right there in the moment. Despite our good intentions when we tell someone we will pray […]
“The entire man must pray. The whole man- life, heart, temper, mind, are all in it . . . it takes a whole heart to do effectual praying.”- E. M. Bounds (1835-1913) The conclusion of Chapter 8 of Moving Mountains serves as an introduction to Chapter 9 (“Daily Prayer”). Author John Eldredge begins the conclusion […]