Have you ever longed to do something great for God but lacked the ability to put feet to your longings? Have you tried to overcome your lack of passion for God but felt harnessed by spiritual sluggishness?

Awakening the Slumbering Spirit presents the possibility that your own inner spirit may be slumbering, unfocused, and even apathetic because of unresolved spiritual issues. It shows how this can affect your conscience or hinder you from building and sustaining personal relationships, intimate communication, and a devotional life.

As you read this uniquely written book, you will find life-transforming principles for allowing the Holy Spirit to awaken your personal spirit and help you learn to walk confidently in the nature and image of Christ.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Understanding the Personal Spirit

Chapter 1: Sleepwalking in the Spirit

Chapter 2: What Causes the Spirit to Slumber

Part 2: Characteristics of an Awakened Personal Spirit

Chapter 3: Relating to God

Chapter 4: Relating to Others

Chapter 5: Relating to Self

Part 3: Spiritual Therapy Waking the Spirit

Chapter 6: Nurturing Your Childs Spiritual Vitality

Chapter 7: Rise and Shine: Reawakening Your Spirit

Chapter 8: Nurture Through Family, Friends, and Small Groups

Conclusion: The Rest of the Story

Notes

Glossary of Common Terms

Suggestions for Further Reading

About the Author

John Loren Sandford graduated from theological seminary with an MDiv in religion. He pastured churches for twenty-one years before founding Elijah House.

Paula Sandford was active in church music, Christian education, and public education. The authors of numerous books, John Loren and Paula are considered pioneers in the prophetic and healing movements of our day. They have been married since 1951 and have six children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lee Bowman is a graduate of William Jewell College and holds a graduate degree in theology and a masters degree in art. He serves on the fine arts faculty of Dallas Baptist University.