Nest in the Depths of God
"Storms have no strength to upset [souls filled with God] even slightly, because there is no strength that can defy God. As the soul detects the storm, she puts the virtues in order, and goes to nest in the inmost…
"Storms have no strength to upset [souls filled with God] even slightly, because there is no strength that can defy God. As the soul detects the storm, she puts the virtues in order, and goes to nest in the inmost…
From the Archives, for Lent 2025: I wrote this post 3 years ago and I wanted to share it with our community again. I pray you will be blessed by it! ORIGINAL POST, March 13, 2022: We are now two…
It is true there is an ebb and flow, but the sea remains the sea. - Vincent van Gogh. Lord, You are the sea. Although I experience many ups and downs in my emotions and often feel great shifts and…
Many years ago as I was being prayed with at a conference, the person praying over me said, "Love. Your vocation is love." I remember thinking, "That's what I am to do...love? Well, alright then, this will be so easy!…
Being in a peaceful relationship with myself - and no longer a judgmental and conflict-ridden relationship - has been liberating and transformational. Become your own good companion and supportive ally...
Lord Jesus, thank you for bringing me to the start of this new year. I believe that You desire to do new things in my heart, my mind, my relationships, my family and my life.
I open myself to You, Jesus. Help me receive You deeply and fully, in new and profound ways.
I long to behold the promised Messiah. Time will stand still, forever divided by the entry of the Creator into His creation.
Jesus allowed Himself to be wounded and opened, creating a safe haven for us to bring our wounded hearts and open to Him. We can snuggle into Him, press our wounded hearts right up against His wounded Heart and tell Him everything.
Lord, give me the grace to recognize each daily opportunity to grow nearer to You through the arduous struggle of practicing virtue.