Prayer in the Night

For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep

By: Tish Harrison Warren

Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman

How can we trust God in the dark?

Framed around the nighttime prayer of Compline, Tish Harrison Warren, author of Liturgy of the Ordinary, explores themes of human vulnerability, suffering, and God's seeming absence. When she navigated a time of doubt and loss, the prayer was grounding for her. She writes: "It was this practice that gave me words for my anxiety and grief and allowed me to reencounter doctrines of the church - the church's claims about reality - not as rational, tidy little antidotes for pain but as a light in darkness, as good news." Where do we find comfort when we lie awake worrying or weeping in the night? This book offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty.

©2020 Tish Harrison Warren (P)2021 eChristian

Excellent resource for prayer

Such a thoughtful and intentional resource for prayer. Tish brings a fresh and vulnerable perspective to prayer during difficult seasons of life.

Nor Alone

This book has refreshed old words and ideas. It has been a gift. She is a worthy writer.

This book is a must read

It soothes the souls and more importantly points i to our back to a good loving and compassionate father who is acquainted with our sufferings and who continues to invite us into His comfort. Tish has such a gorgeous way of communicating all of this through her own personal stories and experiences. Her writing is a gift.

Amazing

This book provided a deep view into the pains and sorrows that are inevitable in life, but also points the reader toward hope in God

Helps to answer the big WHY. Why evil and pain?

She takes a deep dive into how to cope with the hard times in life, which we all experience in one degree or another. Very insightful. Hopeful. Peaceful.

Beautiful.

Absolutely perfect. Sweet and holy, tender and gracious. Ministered to me. So many things... so absolute medicine for my heart. Thank you Tish.

Authenticity is a rare find

The clarity and organization of the author's thought process, along with the seamless flow of the narrative, are truly commendable. I finished the audiobook in a single day, as the storytelling captivated me with its honesty and humility. Brilliantly constructed!

Beautiful and detailed

Nothing not to like! An excellent read on Compline and the what why and how of liturgical prayer (the work of the people). A masterpiece of literary depth.

excellent

An excellent book, part apologetics, part practical and all beautiful! our culture is terrible at grieving, this book not only acknowledges this but goes beyond with helpful stories and practices.

Amazing and insightful

I was aware of the Compline but had never used it regularly as a spiritual practice. Tish's excellent walk through along with her compelling story all in her own voice makes this a must listen.