Learn to Live Close to God
A simple path into abiding prayer, practicing God’s presence, and living secure in the Father’s love.
Start with Abiding Prayer
FROM STRIVING TO ABIDING
For Christians who long to live close to God, but feel stuck in prayer, striving, or spiritual dryness
Here you’ll find practical guidance for slowing down, meeting with God in prayer, and learning to walk with Him in daily life.
A Simple Path of Communion
Christian growth does not begin with more pressure. It begins as you learn to turn your attention toward God, sit with Him in prayer, and carry His presence into ordinary life.
Begin with Two Simple Practices
Living close to God may be simpler than you imagined. Begin by learning to sit with Him in prayer, then carry that fellowship into ordinary life by practicing His presence. Over time, both practices help you live more securely in the Father’s love.
Sit with God in Abiding Prayer
A simple practice of stillness, love, surrender, and communion in His presence.
Learn to Abide in PrayerPractice God’s Presence Throughout the Day
Learn how to practice God’s presence in the ordinary moments of daily life.
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Meet Robert Hartzell
Robert Hartzell helps believers move from striving into deeper communion with God through abiding prayer, practicing His presence, and receiving the Father’s love.
Together with his wife, Cynthia, Robert founded Fountains of Life in 1998. He holds a master’s degree in Christian counseling, has over 17 years of prayer ministry experience, and has taught at pastors’ conferences on the Father’s love in more than 30 nations.
Robert is also the author of The Sonship Empowered Life and Fathering Leadership, available on Amazon.
Read Robert’s StoryOur Vision
To see believers live from God’s presence, walk intimately with the Spirit, and bear lasting fruit.