Pray. Trust. Rest.

Answer me when I call to you,     my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress;     have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 What are you facing today? No matter how icy the waters seem, hold onto God.  Don’t let go and fall into fear, worry or doubt.  God …

Sleep

I’m one of those people who becomes so not pretty when I am lacking sleep.  Seriously not pretty.  My sweet husband will do just about anything to make sure I get my beauty rest so I don’t dissolve into a mushy pile of irreconcilable tears.  Ear plugs, noise machines, telephone …

Imitation of Christ Book 1 Chapter 21

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 19 Of Compunction of Heart Compunction. I had to look it up in the dictionary.  Here’s what I found. Compunction –  A pricking of heart; poignant grief or remorse proceeding from a consciousness of guilt; the pain …

Imitation of Christ Book 1 Chapter 20

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 20  Of the Love of Solitude and Silence Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxed. Worshipful. Forgiving. Hopeful. Growing. Joyful. OR Hurried. Anxious. Stressful. Busy. Prickly. Frustrated. Tired. Drained. Replete. What makes the difference? It can be found only …

Imitation of Christ Book 1 Chapter 18

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 18 Of the Example of the Holy Fathers   Heb. 13:7 “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” God has been …

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