Chapter 1: Trying Too Hard (page 7-12)
1. When Jan gave up trying to have the perfectly organized quiet time, what habits did she take up? (pg. 8). Can you identify with this? What habits do you tend to fall into when you give up extreme self discipline?
2. Take some time and think through what your have done in your quiet time over the years? How do you feel about your quiet time? Are there highs and lows? Any patterns?
3. Do you tend to “work” at your relationship with God? If so, in what ways?
4. Do you have a favorite Psalm that is “honest and gritty”? How has this Psalm helped you be more real with God?
5. What does Jan mean by “being”, not “doing”? (pg. 9) Describe what this means in your own life.
6. What did Jan learn from Brother Lawrence’s life and writings?
7. As you contemplate these thoughts, what is your desire?
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