Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World
Whether it’s the TV or radio continually playing in the background or the persistent pinging on our phones, the constant noise and frenetic pace of modern life can be overwhelming. The cacophony of cultural messages that permeate the air produces an inner restlessness that says, “You should be doing more, saying more, posting more and sharing more.”
More than ever, we need sanctuary, not only as a refuge from the noise around us but also as a place where God’s truth can be clearly heard.
This 31-day devotional explores what it means, and what it looks like in very practical ways, to lead the “quiet life” Paul speaks of in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. Readers will come to see that a quiet life doesn’t mean escaping from the world around them but centring their hearts on Christ so that they can live with a clear focus, a quiet confidence and a steady peace.
Contents
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Introduction : Searching for Sanctuary
Day 1. Where Strength Is Found
Day 2. A New Identity in a New World
Day 3. The Mirrors in Our Hands
Day 4. Having a One-Thing Heart
Day 5. A Place of Refuge
Day 6. When Light Pierces Darkness
Day 7. The Grace of Good Work
Day 8. A Timely Heart X-Ray
Day 9. To Be Seen and Understood
Day 10. The Encouragement We Really Need
Day 11. A Different Choice on a Different Day
Day 12. The Hands That Serve
Day 13. When Small Things Matter in Big Ways
Day 14. The Question We Must Settle
Day 15. Of Comfort and Conviction
Day 16. Known by Love
Day 17. This Is Just the Overture
Day 18. The Pursuit of Less
Day 19. Loss Can Either Define or Refine
Day 20. Where We Turn When Life Turns Hard
Day 21. Even on the Far Side of the Sea
Day 22. The Habit of Gathering
Day 23. The Power of Silence
Day 24. Where Our Focus Lies
Day 25. Vessels of Purpose
Day 26. From the Overflow
Day 27. A Sweet Respite for the Soul
Day 28. A Life Poured Out
Day 29. After a Little While
Day 30. A Sanctuary of Praise
Day 31. A New Sojourn Begins
Epilogue: A Blessing for Your Journey -
Specification
Contributors Denise J. Hughes ISBN 9781784988180 Format Paperback First published December 2022 Dimensions 135mm x 216mm x 20mm Weight 0.28 kg Language English Pages 224 Publisher The Good Book Company