"Spiritual Torrents" by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon is a spiritual exploration from the 1600s that investigates humanity's connection to a higher power and how individuals can grow spiritually. It starts with the concept that living souls have a natural yearning to reconnect with God, and this quest can take various forms, like different types of waterways. The book breaks down the journey into three key methods: actively seeking God through prayer, a more relaxed path of enlightenment, and a deeper path of faith. It points out that while everyone aims for spiritual perfection, their journeys, challenges, and resulting relationships with God can greatly differ. These differences are described through a range of experiences, from turbulent and intense to slow and peaceful, each marking a distinct stage in spiritual maturity and the difficulties of letting go of oneself to achieve true spiritual surrender.
Spiritual Torrents
By Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
Embark on a journey where souls navigate the currents of faith, surrendering themselves to divine guidance to achieve ultimate spiritual perfection.
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About the AuthorJeanne-Marie Bouvier de La Motte Guyon was a French Christian accused of advocating Quietism, which was considered heretical by the Roman Catholic Church. Madame Guyon was imprisoned from 1695 to 1703 after publishing the book A Short and Very Easy Method of Prayer.
Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de La Motte Guyon was a French Christian accused of advocating Quietism, which was considered heretical by the Roman Catholic Church. Madame Guyon was imprisoned from 1695 to 1703 after publishing the book A Short and Very Easy Method of Prayer.
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