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This product will be available on March 17th, 2026
Description
From Duty to Delight: Transform Your Spiritual Life with Holy Leisure
Are you longing for a deeper, more joyful relationship with God—one that feels less like a duty and more like a delight? The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: Enjoying God in Everyday Places by Cara Ray is your invitation to experience spiritual rest, renewal, and intimacy with God, no matter your season of life.
In this inspiring and practical book, Cara Ray explores the ancient concept of otium sanctum—holy leisure—a mindset that transforms your daily quiet time from a checklist into a soul-nourishing encounter with God. Drawing from biblical wisdom, personal stories, and the lives of saints past and present, Ray guides readers through the hidden, familiar, hard, and fruitful places of life, showing how God meets us in every moment.
You’ll discover:
- How to move from guilt-driven routines to grace-filled enjoyment of Scripture and prayer
- The eight common mindsets that shape our approach to God’s Word—and how to shift toward delight
- Practical ways to cultivate holy leisure at home, at work, in community, and through creativity
- Encouragement for seasons of spiritual dryness, suffering, or doubt, with real-life stories of hope and transformation
Each chapter ends with thoughtful reflection questions, making this book perfect for personal study, small groups, or book clubs. If you’re ready to trade striving for rest and rediscover the joy of God’s presence, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure will show you how to lean into the mountain—and never be the same.
Author
Cara Ray is a writer, Bible teacher, and founder of The Writers’ Bloc community and podcast. She helps believers slow down, savor Scripture, and pursue holy leisure. Her work appears on Desiring God, Challies.com, and the YouVersion Bible App. She lives in Gilbert, Arizona.
Specifications
ISBN 9781527114210
Author Cara Ray
Imprint Focus
Category Spiritual Growth
Release Date 17 March 2026
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Width 5.4330738 in
Height 8.5039416 in
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