““Reading and teaching about contemplative prayer and spiritual warfare in prayer are essential. Although sermons and books and mentors can be very helpful, we must not look to others for what only God can give. If we expect the church to “bring us to Jesus,” we will ultimately become frustrated and critical of church and of ourselves, for not satisfying our new spiritual hunger. The whole movement of the fourth mansion is God’s desire to “infuse” us directly with His life and love. He wants to “feed” us Himself.””
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