Chapters 6 through 10 Summary and Analysis

Guyon introduces a new word - "abandonment" - as part of her instruction on the next step. She says that putting aside a couple of times each day for dedicated prayer is merely a first step and that the next is a change in attitude that will impact your entire life. Guyon says that you should realize that the "glorious" prayer times and those dry spells are what God wants for you, and that you should realize that everything else in your life is also what God wants for you. Guyon says this understanding will bring a contentment.

Guyon asks you to consider whether you really want to give your life to the Lord, reminding you that gifts can be recalled. She says that only those who are able and willing to give themselves over fully forever are of...