The Universe Is Calling: Opening to the Divine Through Prayer

I had been feeling a spiritual void for awhile and this book was just what I needed. Years ago I got started on my spiritual quest with a book called "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy. Until now, that has continued to be my favorite, although I've read a multitude of books in this genre since including those of Wayne Dyer and Rhonda Byrne. This book has similar messages but more succinct and easier to understand. Butterworth uses parables from the Bible but more from an historical perspective rather than a literal one . He often references the teachings of Jesus but does not preach. What I liked best about it was that it is very spiritual but not religious. He dismisses the idea of an anthropomorphic, judgmental God and reminds us that the Divine Power is within and part of us all. It's a quick read and his messages really resonated with me.

Am buying this book for friends it's so good! To find out late in life that I've been pretty much going through life with the wrong set of attitudes towards healing of all kinds is sad, I'm grateful for the information it's bringing me now! If you know someone that's not big on prayer or God, this book may change their minds...and life!

Mr. Butterworth presents the practice of prayer in a way that is different than my Christian up-bringing. At 50+ I am now ready to read this. I certain would not have been able to understand, ponder, and reflect upon this book any earlier in my life. This book challenges my assumptions about prayer, God, and my view on the presence of God in me. I would recommend this book to persons who are dissatisfied with their religious practice, but are deeply spiritual. The author does an excellent job of positioning spirituality, faith, and belief in God so that any person, with any faith tradition, may read this and learn from it. This book is truly non-demominational for all persons...including those who question the presence of God in their world. I can say that those persons who are devotely entrenched in their religion may not like this book as the author makes assertions for which you may not care. So, I challenge all to read this with a VERY OPEN MIND. You will find this book either fits you perfectly, fits a little big that you have to grow into it, or you may chose to discard it because you don't think the author is "right". This is not about being right, it is about growing your relationship to the ONE. Enjoy! I certainly will be re-reading this.

THIS BOOK HAS SO MUCH INFORMATION ! I WANT TO MEMORIZE EVERY SENTENCE. IT IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING TO UNDERSTAND GOD & THE UNIVERSE ! GOD IS WITHIN US ! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR GOD.

You can't go wrong with Eric Butterworth, he will stretch your mind plus I enjoy as he comes to a word or term from ancient times he stops and explains the meaning of it, then moves on and you as reader have the understanding and how it all fits, you learn as you read.

As the author of a spiritually-themed novel,[...], I am always on the lookout for books that feed my spirit. "The Universe is Calling" definitely fits that bill.I have long been a seeker of spiritual enlightenment, having come from a religious background where I had been spoonfed my beliefs. That did not empower me to discover the truth within myself. Consequently I felt empty and disconnected.As I began my spiritual journey, I discovered that all truth resides within. Everything that is in this book speaks of truth to me. This is a book that transformed my prayer life as I believe it will do for you. It taught me how to take charge of my prayers by letting go of my concerns and affirming that only those good things that I desired would manifest within my life.Such has become the truth of my experience. New doors to exciting new possibilities have opened to me. Almost overnight, I have become a published author of a series of books that deliver spiritual truths which have been evolving within me for many years.Eric Butterworth has affirmed these truths for me. The beautiful thing about this book, and every book he has written, is that his language is clear. His suggestions are practical. He manages to instill confidence in his readers that they may come to enjoy and abundant life.Davis Aujourd'hui, author of "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude"

A great book and a confirmation of my simple view that God exists in all of us and that God also exists all about us.It also confirms my belief that prayer is simply a conversation with that God or (higher power). I'd recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their spiritual horizon.

Prayer is not something you say or do to God. It is something you consciously let God do through you. I learned to begin with a consciousness of God and then project it by means of powerful spoken words. If you want to continue your spiritual growth, I recommend this book.

Eric Butterworth does it again with this book. He slowly brings the reader into an understanding about prayer and how to become more effective. It is such a great read that it is quite easy to sit and read the whole book in one day; but my suggestion is that it is best read as part of a devotion.Happy reading...

All his books are worth studying for understanding the divine better and our role in the process

Graet