Book Review: A Place of Quiet Rest

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Well, I should read the Bible daily, but I just don't have time."  Or maybe you are like me and you have been guilty of going through the motions of a daily quiet time, but not paying attention enough to actually gain anything from it.  Perhaps you have never even considered the need to spend time with God each day.

Whichever one of these categories you fall into, or even if you don't fall into any of these, this book is for you.  A Place of Quiet Rest by Nancy Leigh DeMoss takes a look at what it means to truly have a daily devotional time with God.  It begins by outlining the importance of spending time with God each day, and giving some biblical examples of people who walked with God.

The second part of the book lists some of the common excuses that we give for not having a daily quiet time and gives some helpful suggestions on how to combat these excuses.

Lastly, DeMoss discusses the benefits of having a daily devotional time.  At the end of each chapter, there are personal accounts from several well-known Christian leaders about their daily quiet times.  There are also questions and sometimes exercises at the end of each chapter to help the reader assess his own devotional life and apply the principles that are being taught.

Reading this book really changed the way I "do" devotions.  I was very encouraged and challenged by what I read.  As I spend time with God each day, I am becoming more and more aware of what a privilege it is to be able to meet with God on a daily basis and I am developing a greater desire to always make this time a priority.  Because of what I have learned personally, I am recommending this book to any Christian who is seeking to know God more.