“In solitude and silent communion with God in prayer, I have to kneel before the Father, just as the prodigal son did upon his return, and put my ear against his chest and listen, without interruption, to the heartbeat of God."
"If we take the time to be still, we will be led to an inner place, a place within us where God has chosen to dwell, a place where we are held safe in the embrace of the all-loving One who calls us by name.”
Both quotes are taken from Henri Nouwen's book Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith
Thought provoking, yes?
That image….myself kneeling beside a seated God with my head pressed to his chest….listening. Me seated at His feet, listening. Me propped up in bed, eyes closed, clearing my thoughts initially and then just breathing in Jesus and breathing out Jesus…..listening.
And being led inside our heart to the place where the Blessed Spirit lives. To sit and have a cup of tea and a friendly conversation about our day, our life and his desires for the life he has gifted us with.
Thought provoking, yes? What we can learn from listening to God.
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