Sitting with God
A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer
If you feel distracted…
restless…
or distant from God…
You’re not alone.
Most people try to fix this with more effort.
More words.
More thinking.
But what if the way forward is quieter?
This book offers a simple way to return.
To sit quietly.
To listen.
And to begin experiencing real peace, clarity, and direction in your life.
What This Book Will Help You Experience
Inside Sitting with God, you’ll discover:
• A simple way to begin sitting quietly with God
• How to move from constant mental noise into inner peace
• How to experience God—not just think about Him
• A deeper sense of clarity and direction in your daily life
• A rhythm you can return to again and again
This is not about doing more.
It’s about learning to be with God…
and allowing something deeper to unfold.
About the Book
In this accessible and personal guide, Rich Lewis shares his journey into centering prayer and the transformation that comes from sitting in silence with God.
Through honest reflections, practical insights, and wisdom from contemplative teachers, this book invites you into a deeper spiritual life, one rooted not in effort, but in presence.
Whether you’re new to contemplative prayer or looking to go deeper, this book will meet you where you are.
What Readers Are Experiencing
“Lewis presents an intimate view of his centering prayer journey. He helps us discover the contemplative life and who we are in the deepest sense, made in God’s image.”
— Fr. Carl J. Arico
“Rich Lewis’ writing is unique in its simplicity and lack of pretense… Highly recommended!”
— Amos Smith
“An accessible and encouraging invitation to experience the presence of God.”
— Christine Valters Paintner
“A courageous invitation to find God and, in doing so, find yourself.”
— Phileena Heuertz
“This book will inspire you—whether you’re just beginning or seeking to go deeper.”
— Daniel P. Coleman
Begin Your Journey Into Silence
If you feel drawn to a deeper relationship with God beyond words…
This is a simple place to begin.
Final Invitation
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to do this perfectly.
Just begin.
Sit.
Listen.
Return.
And over time…
You may begin to notice something shifting:
More peace.
More clarity.
A deeper sense that you’re not alone.