When Prayers Aren't Answered: Opening the Heart and Quieting the Mind in Challenging Times

by John E. Welshons

Book Overview

In the depths of grief, some find solace in their faith, while others feel that God has deserted them. In this gentle and wise guide, a beloved spiritual teacher counsels that prayer works -- but not always in the ways we expect. Welshons, who has worked closely with Ram Dass and Stephen Levine and trained with Dr. Elisabeth K bler-Ross, confronts life's most challenging experiences directly, acknowledging both the reality and inevitability of unexpected,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577319036
• ISBN13: 9781577319030
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Gem of Wisdom

Once a wise, mystical teacher said, "Spiritual things must be spiritually discerned." John Welshons has shown a deep, inner wisdom in crafting a book that does NOT skim the surface of dealing with the often puzzling situations of life. Instead, he gently leads the reader to seek and find answers within (the only place from which they can truly speak to us.) By generously sharing experiences from his own life, he reveals much of his own highly advanced consciousness. Thus is the reader blessed by touching the light that John Welshons has discovered within himself. When the light shines within any of us it helps guide the way for those of us who stumble in the shadows. We can only thank John Welshons for being a torch-bearer to help light our way. A wonderful book! Highly recommended as a feast for the soul.

A Wonderful Spiritual Treasure Chest

Wayne Dyer's endorsement of this beautiful book says that while reading it, he felt he was in the company of a wise and loving friend. And Ram Dass calls it "spiritually complete, compassionate, and powerful!" I couldn't agree more. This book carries endorsements from a number of the wisest, most highly respected spiritual teachers of our time. After reading it I can fully understand why. It is a wonderful, insightful compassionate look at some of the most difficult problems in our worldly lives and our spiritual lives. While the author admits that he can't offer logical, rational answers to all of the questions the book raises, he skillfully guides the reader on a journey of deepening spiritual experience through the cultivation of meditation, contemplative prayer, and the unfolding of love, compassion, and connection. I think the book is both brilliant and heart-opening. A treasure!

A Must-Read Book!

This book blew me away! John Welshons addresses deep, spiritual issues in such a beautiful, thoughtful, and heartfelt way. I felt myself learning and growing as I read through it. His compassion and awareness are incredible. Reading this book put me more in touch with my own heart and in connection with the Devine. Welshons should be congratulated for taking on such an important subject in the way that he did. If you want to be inpsired and to think and feel deeply about what it means to be a spiritual being having a human experience, you MUST read this wonderful book!

CUTTING EDGE SPIRITUAL INSIGHT!

"When Prayers Aren't Answered" is a masterfully written appeal to recognize our intuitive understanding of life and God. With a deeply insightful sensitivity to the human condition, John Welshons asks us all to thoughtfully consider the assumptions under which we live much of our lives. Readers will experience a deep, long breath of spiritual fresh air. If the book resonates to your philosophy, you're on the right track. If it doesn't, reconsider the road you're on." A MUST READ BOOK! Michael Adamse, Ph.D. author of "God's Shrink".

AN INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL BOOK!

I have just finished reading WHEN PRAYERS AREN'T ANSWERED, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. This book is an incredibly beautiful journey through human confusion . . . back into the Light of our own inherent wisdom and compassion. As he did in his previous book, AWAKENING FROM GRIEF, John Welshons takes the reader on a soulful excursion that never shrinks back from looking directly at life's most difficult experiences - but always looks at the events of our lives and our world through the lens of love and compassion. He has an extraordinary ability to make things that previously seemed incomprehensible and unacceptable somehow less frightening and less heartbreaking by giving the reader the sense that a treasured and trusted friend is standing beside them, holding their hand and caressing their heart. The writing is beautiful, and the insights are unique, and powerfully inspiring. This book has helped me to heal fears and spiritual doubts that have troubled me for years. I thank Wayne Dyer, Ram Dass, and Stephen Levine for their enthusiastic support of this book, and I thank John for having the courage, wisdom, and insight to write it! I highly recommend it!