
The Practice of the Presence of Jesus
Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior
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Narrated by:
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Joni Eareckson Tada
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Adam Verner
About this listen
Discover the joy of intentionally dwelling in the presence of God as the beloved author of Joni weaves contemporary insights with the timeless wisdom of seventeenth-century monk Brother Lawrence.
"Suffering has a way of heaving you beyond the shallows of life where your faith feels ankle-deep. It casts you out into the fathomless depths of God."—Joni, from the Introduction
Brother Lawrence lived through the drudgeries of monastery kitchen duty during the turbulence of 1600s France. Joni Eareckson Tada suffered a terrible accident that broke her neck and left her paralyzed. This tragedy led her from a life of distant faith to a life as a devout Christian, and she later became a worldwide disability advocate and influencer, sharing her experiences of suffering with grace. In both their lives, they each found the secret to peace, joy, and a way of being in constant conversation with the Father . . . every day and every hour . . . practicing the presence of God.
The Practice of the Presence of Jesus ushers in wisdom from these two everyday saints, more than 400 years apart, to teach and inspire you to experience the nearness of God in your life. Through rich devotional content from Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God, accompanied by original art and never-before-published insights from Joni, you’ll experience a unique blend of past and present wisdom on such themes as humility, thankfulness, fear, worship, obedience, and more. Each devotion ushers you into the peace of the Good Shepherd.
©2023 Joni Eareckson Tada and John D. Sloan (P)2023 Random House AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
“The Practice of the Presence of Jesus celebrates the legacy of Brother Lawrence, bears witness to Joni’s remarkable life of faith, and most of all, honors the Savior they both love. With remarkable biblical, theological, emotional, and artistic range, these daily devotionals touch on nearly every aspect of our walk with God. The result is a new devotional classic that bears marks of the author’s suffering and also sings with ineffable joy. It is not merely Christ-centered; it is Christ-saturated.” —Philip Ryken, president of Wheaton College
“I know few people more in tune with God’s tender, loving presence than Joni. She radiates joy and peace, and every interaction with her makes it clear that she keeps close company with her Savior. Her reflections on the beloved writings of Brother Lawrence are sure to provide readers with the inspiration and encouragement they need to practice the presence of Jesus.” —Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family
“In this amazing book, Joni doesn’t just tell us how to practice the presence of Jesus; she also shows us by the powerful example of her own pain-filled life. Thank you, Joni, for renewing my earnest desire to have an enlarged heart of worship and love for Jesus . . . a heart like yours.” —Anne Graham Lotz, author of Jesus in Me, international Bible teacher
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The Practice of the Presence of God is a collection of the teachings of Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection (Nicolas Herman, c. 1614 - 1691), a 17th-century Carmelite friar. The book consists of 16 short letters, a collection of spiritual maxims, four conversations written down by Father Joseph de Beaufort and a brief bio, most likely by de Beaufort. The theme of the work is the cultivation and development of an awareness of the presence of God.
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Anchor in God
- By Debbie Wescott on 04-16-25
By: Brother Lawrence
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When God Weeps
- Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada, Steven Estes
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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Through a panoramic overview of what the Bible says about suffering, the authors make clear who God is, why he permits so much heartache and pain, and how it is we can trust him. With both a practical edge and heartfelt warmth, When God Weeps offers dependence on his love and mercy in spite of our doubts, fears, longings, and questions.
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only 4 chapters of the book are included!!??
- By Brett on 01-05-19
By: Joni Eareckson Tada, and others
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Heaven
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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For the past 25 years, Heaven has inspired us to live well on Earth even as we long for eternity. Drawing on Scripture, Joni Eareckson Tada answers the deepest questions of our hearts about what heaven will be like, who we will see there, and who we will be there. This updated and expanded edition of Joni’s classic brings a new understanding of what heaven is, along with new mysteries and hopes. Now in her late 60s, Joni is much closer to heaven than she was when she first wrote the book in her mid 40s.
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Joni outdid herself again!
- By MDY on 04-20-20
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A Place of Healing
- Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty
- By: Joni Eareckson-Tada
- Narrated by: Devon O'Day, Gabe Wicks
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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Over four decades ago, a diving accident left Joni a quadriplegic. Today, she faces a new battle: unrelenting pain. The ongoing urgency of this season in her life has caused Joni to return to foundational questions about suffering and God’s will. A Place of Healing is not an ivory-tower treatise on suffering. It’s an intimate look into the life of a mature woman of God. Whether listeners are enduring physical pain, financial loss, or relational grief, Joni invites them to process their suffering with her.
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A Place of Healing
- Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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In this eloquent account of her current struggle with physical pain, Joni Eareckson Tada offers her perspective on divine healing, God’s purposes, and what it means to live with joy. Over four decades ago, a diving accident left Joni a quadriplegic. Today, she faces a new battle: unrelenting pain. The ongoing urgency of this season in her life has caused Joni to return to foundational questions about suffering and God’s will.
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Encouraging Book
- By JM on 12-26-11
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Joni & Ken
- An Untold Love Story
- By: Ken Tada, Joni Eareckson Tada, Larry Libby
- Narrated by: Stephen Grey
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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God's Immeasurable grace. It's the most important ingredient for the perfect love story. Tragic circumstances often stretch relationships to their breaking point. But God's grace is always more than enough. For Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada, enduring quadriplegia, chronic pain, cancer, and depression only made their love more vibrant through 30 years of marriage. Discover a bond that has seen the worst and claimed the best. Listen about Joni and Ken’s challenges firsthand. Discover God's immeasurable grace along the way, as their story inspires and enriches your own relationships.
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Joni AND Ken
- By Crystal on 05-07-13
By: Ken Tada, and others
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A Step Further
- Growing Closer to God through Hurt and Hardship
- By: Steven Estes, Joni Eareckson Tada
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Originally published in 1978, A Step Further is Joni Eareckson Tada's response to thousands of letters she received from people puzzled about the "whys" of suffering. Joni answers these questions by taking a personal look at how God has used circumstances, people, and events in her own life and the lives of others.
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Can't download
- By Megan - Kindle Customer on 11-15-19
By: Steven Estes, and others
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Songs of Suffering
- 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada, Keith Getty - foreword, Kristyn Getty - foreword, and others
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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As an author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired people around the world with her story of faith in the midst of suffering. In this beautiful collection of hymns and devotions she acts as a "song leader," guiding listeners through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God. Songs of Suffering includes 25 hymns with accompanying devotions to spark hope in hardship.
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Balm for Hurting People
- By Gramma Melody on 12-10-22
By: Joni Eareckson Tada, and others
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Diamonds in the Dust
- 366 Sparkling Devotions
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
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These 366 meditations uncover a wealth of promise, of eternal truths, waiting to transform the events of our lives into facets that catch and reflect God’s glory. Written from the perspective of a woman who traverses life in a wheelchair, this book wipes away the surface grit of suffering and circumstances to reveal the radiant hope that each of us can claim. Diamonds in the Dust takes theology and gives it flesh, breath, and emotion.
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Nearer Than We Imagine
- Meditations on Practicing the Presence of God
- By: Brother Lawrence
- Narrated by: Gary Appleton
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
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Where is God in the midst of the tumult and change of our lives? Where is He in our joys and sorrows, our difficulties and struggles, our daily tasks and responsibilities? He is not distant or uncaring. He is with us and in us—so much nearer than we can imagine. And He invites us to live in ongoing love and fellowship with Him, whether we are worshipping Him in church, cleaning the house, reconciling our checkbooks, working at our jobs, gathering with family and friends, or engaging in any other activity of life.
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Practice of the Presence of God
- Being Conversations and Letters of Nicholas Hermann of Lorraine
- By: Brother Lawrence
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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Nicholas Herman (c. 1605-1691) was born in Lorraine, France and served as a cook and shoe repairer at a Carmelite monastery. He was only a lay member of the order, and walked with a limp from injuries incurred as a soldier, yet his private thoughts provide a wellspring of devotional insight and refreshment.
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Alternate Title: How to Pray Continuously
- By Floword on 05-05-12
By: Brother Lawrence
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All My Knotted-Up Life
- A Memoir
- By: Beth Moore
- Narrated by: Beth Moore
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
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All My Knotted-Up Life is a beautifully crafted portrait of resilience and survival, a poignant reminder of God’s enduring faithfulness, and proof positive that if we ever truly took the time to hear people’s full stories . . . we’d all walk around slack-jawed.
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Finished in one day
- By nedmac mama on 02-22-23
By: Beth Moore
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Practicing the Way
- Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.
- By: John Mark Comer
- Narrated by: John Mark Comer
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to do what only God can do—transforms the deepest parts of us to become like him. This introduction to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theological substance and cultural insight as well as practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life.
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This is New Age in sheep's clothing.
- By Anonymous User on 10-22-24
By: John Mark Comer
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- Loree M. Scott
- 11-05-24
Deeper Thoughts
This book caused me to look deeper into my relationship with Jesus. It caused me to dive deeper.
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- Steve A.
- 05-05-24
Joni’s Authenticity and Vulnerability Is Refreshing
The daily encouragement hearing from Brother Lawrence and Joni in parallel is special. Every believer walks a path of suffering at some point in this short term missions trip called life. Don’t go it alone. Joni provides a respite for the soul in small bites and in just the right way.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-24
So good
This audio book should be mandatory for all theological seminaries.
Very well done, just finished my first listen, starting on my 2nd.
This book has and will continue to be a part of my Christian Armour. Thank you Joni. Love from South Africa.
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- Leroy C
- 12-24-24
Love for Jesus!
Thank you, Joni. Your love for Jesus and commitment to sharing your story is a major blessing to the world. God bless you and Ken!
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- Sarah Lawhorne
- 01-12-24
Gloriously Alive
Such depth of understanding coming from a person who has and is experiencing moment by moment the truth of the gospel… dead to self but gloriously alive in Jesus.
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- Lou
- 05-23-24
Prayful and real
Sacred. Precious. Incredibly inspiring. Written by a woman who truly knows Our Lord. Through this book, I am lead to prayer today.
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