The Emmanuel Promise

Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God

by Summer Joy Gross

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Pub Date Apr 30 2024 | Archive Date Jun 06 2024

Baker Books

Christian | Religion & Spirituality

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Description

God's face is always shining toward us

Our God is not asleep, nor indifferent. But we don't always experience His nearness or the depth of how beloved we truly are--especially if we have experienced neglect, abandonment, or emotional distance in our formative human relationships.

Drawing from the deep well of Scripture, attachment theory, and her own personal story, Summer Joy Gross invites you to experience Emmanuel, God-with-us, as the One whose love toward you is secure and unchanging. She teaches you how to

● use simple, repeatable practices to awaken to God's nearness and remain awake to his presence
● learn from those who have walked before us, studying biblical teachings and ancient church traditions
● orient your life to the promise of Emmanuel, the living Christ, walking beside you
● build a secure attachment with the God who holds you in a sure hand

When you are rooted in God's nearness in the ordinary moments, you can rest in God in the midst of life's storms.

Advance Praise

"Here is a tender and helpful book with a pastoral voice. Summer teaches her readers the essential elements of attachment theory and then helps them partner with God for their healing. This book will bless all who read it."--Lore Ferguson Wilbert, author of The Understory (forthcoming), A Curious Faith, and Handle with Care

"As followers of Jesus, we know that He promises to be with us always. Yet, either out of personal hurts, distractions, or ignorance, we do not realize the power, balm, and consistency of God's presence with us. Summer Gross opens one's eyes with insight and practical help to know Emmanuel--God-with-us--in all aspects of one's life." --Foley Beach, archbishop and primate, Anglican Church in North America

"The Emmanuel Promise blends centuries of spiritual practices with the science of attachment. Everyone can improve their attachment and interactions with God, but can we maintain awareness when life is busy or bumpy? The Emmanuel Promise provides us with stories and simple practices for building secure relational spirituality. Your brain, heart, and friends will be glad you did." --Rev. Jim Wilder, PhD, chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works and coauthor of Escaping Enemy Mode