If your relationship with God has begun to feel routine -- faithful but distant -- this book is for you. You are invited to partake in the greatest love story of all time: intimate union with the Divine Bridegroom.
Union with God isn't just a benefit for saints and mystics -- it's for you. From all eternity, God has loved you, chosen you, and called you to delight in His Heart. Yet many of us struggle with hidden doubts about our worth, making it hard to believe that we are truly lovable or worthy of such divine affection.
Drawing from her own lived experience, Allison Auth writes simply and openly, speaking directly to the hearts of today's mothers and fathers. She reflects on how our relationship with God mirrors that of a marriage, where we learn to let Him speak to our hearts and engage in a mutual gift of everlasting love, even as we endure weariness, stress, and painful seasons.
In these reflections, you will discover your identity as a beloved child of God and embark on a deeply personal journey toward greater union with Him and the fulfillment of your heart's deepest desires.
This is not simply another book on prayer. It is an invitation to transformation. Auth guides you not only in the important words of prayer but beyond them into lived encounter. Each reflection includes prayer prompts to help you apply what you've received and draw closer to the Lord.
In these pages, you will discover:
- Honest, real-life stories that reveal the power of prayer
- Practical methods for rekindling your love for God
- Guidance for navigating spiritual dryness, discouragement, and desolation
- Wisdom drawn from the saints and contemporary spiritual writers
- A deeper way to pray the Our Father with your whole heart
- Lectio Divina experienced as a true spiritual feast
- How to recognize God's voice and reject the lies of the enemy
- Powerful ways the Holy Spirit deepens our prayer through Sacred Scripture
Holiness is saying "I love you" again and again, even amid challenges of faith and strained relationships. Even when words fail us, we can communicate in the language of God in silence and contemplation.
The Lord is waiting for you to let Him love you and to love Him in return. When you open your heart to this adventure, you will begin to experience the ineffable joy of nuptial union with Almighty God.
About the Author :
Allison Auth is a writer and blogger who lives in Denver with her husband and four children. After graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville, she worked in youth ministry and marriage preparation until dedicating herself to the homeschooling of her children. Having gone through four postpartum experiences, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and bringing hope to those struggling in their vocation to motherhood.
