When the Father Holds You Close : A Journey to Deeper Intimacy with God

by Heald, Cynthia

• ISBN13: 9780785272410
• ISBN10: 0785272410
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-09-20
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

Cynthia Heald believes that the closeness we long for with God is not something we have to achieve by working harder at the spiritual life, but a gift that the loving Father has already extended to us. Short chapters give readers practical yet in-depth devotional insight, offering one key thought per chapter for deepening intimacy with God. This book offers the best of Cynthia's much-loved style: personal stories, down-to-earth insights, strong biblical teaching, quotes from classic Christian writers, and questions for study and reflection. When the Father Holds You Close will draw readers into a deeper experience of God's love and presence in their lives.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Father's Words of Love: The Father and the Child
You Are Mine!: Isaiah 43:1	p. 3
My Love for You Is Everlasting: Jeremiah 31:3	p. 11
I Am the One Who Leads You: Isaiah 48:16-17	p. 17
You Have the Right to Be My Child: John 1:12-13	p. 25
Seek First My Kingdom: Matthew 6:31-33	p. 32
I Dwell with the Humble: Isaiah 57:15	p. 39
I Will Deliver You: Psalm 91:14	p. 46
The Father's Listening Ear: The Father and the Child
He Hears My Voice: Psalm 116:1-2	p. 55
He Answers Me: Psalm 138:3	p. 63
He Invites Me to Be Alone with Him: Matthew 6:6	p. 70
He Gives Me Words to Pray: Matthew 6:9-13	p. 77
He Teaches Me How to Spend My Days: Psalm 90:12	p. 84
He Cleanses My Heart: Psalm 19:12-13	p. 90
He Draws Me to His Heart: Psalm 27:4-5	p. 97
The Father's Faithful Presence: The Father and the Child
He Is with Me in Life's Deep Waters: Isaiah 43:2	p. 107
He Strengthens Me to Resist Sin: 1 Corinthians 10:13	p. 114
He Prepares Me for Life's Struggles: Ephesians 6:10-11	p. 120
He Guides Me Through Life: Proverbs 3:5-6	p. 127
He Takes Care of Me: Psalm 23:1-2	p. 135
He Never Leaves Me: Psalm 23:3-4	p. 142
He Strengthens Me When I Am Weary: Isaiah 40:29-31	p. 150
The Father's Joyful Embrace: The Father and the Child
I Will Be Your Confidant: Psalm 25:14	p. 159
I Will Quiet Your Soul: Psalm 131:1-3	p. 166
I Will Give You Rest: Matthew 11:28-30	p. 173
I Will Reward You with Joy: Matthew 25:14-15	p. 180
I Will Set You Free from the World: Galatians 6:14	p. 187
I Will Abide with You: Psalm 15:1-2	p. 194
I Will Satisfy Your Deepest Longings: Psalm 63:1-3	p. 202
The Father and the Child	p. 210
Notes	p. 211
About the Author	p. 215
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