There are times when you think the weight of the world is sucking the very life out of you. So it is not surprising that even as my child, you feel exhausted, burned out, and depressed while you are doing my will. The truth, however, you are trying to do my will in your own…
In your heart, I know you understand what I desire for your life, but you fear and resist my presence. There’s this notion in your head it’s impossible to carry out what I want for you. The result of questioning me causes feelings of unrest and uncertainty in your life. In the depths of your…
If you want peace in the world, you need peace in your heart that is not of this world. Peace in the world begins with you by how well you love others. My loving presence in your heart produces that kind of peace in your life. When you love me with all your heart and…
There is a reason I tell you to guard your heart and mind. When you fill your mind with what you see and hear in the world, it drives you away from my presence. Discouragement and disappointment are the results when you lose focus on my love for you. You need my help with sadness and regret….
One of the greatest fears you face is your death. Some of you are not afraid of dying, but many of you see death as the boogie man and are pretty scared. Don’t let the fear of death keep you from enjoying life today. (When I go Away) When you’re young, you feel like you…
When you walk in my presence, I will quiet your mind, calm your soul, and give you perfect peace. I want you to remember my kingdom and presence are within you, and nothing can disturb it. So, when your mind becomes distracted by overwhelming thoughts and troubling circumstances, give your heart entirely to me. Then, you…
At this moment, listen to my words of encouragement, I am your God whose love never gives up on you. Don’t judge yourself too harshly. I watch you struggle again and again to win against the sin you perceive in your life. I know it weighs on your heart and the disappointment you feel when you…
Lord, thank you that I can approach you and know you without any fear in my heart. You revealed yourself as the Creator and Heavenly Father and communicated your desire for an intimate relationship. You show your nature and character to me when I gaze upon your Son’s face; I trust and know you love me. (Bread…
I am a restless soul lost, with my mind always on the move wherever I am or wherever I go. I am a ceaseless wanderer plotting and planning my next step. Whether walking, sitting, or driving down the road, my mind reels between painful and pleasant memories, along with pondering what the future holds. Within…
Let us contemplate the fullness of time captured in one divine and perfect moment of reflection and awareness. Melt all the barriers which humanly separate us from each other. Help us contemplate in our minds and hearts upon those we love and know. Let this moment contain all of you and the awareness of your…
To be successful at contemplative prayer and Mindful Christianity, you must be able to center your mind and focus your heart on the risen Christ and God’s presence. One critical way of being able to concentrate your mind on God is the idea of non-doing. The art of non-doing is cultivating time alone with God. It’s important…
Our walk with God is fulfilling and freeing when we calm the thoughts that bounce around in our minds. We desire to focus our hearts on living in communion with the living Christ. Concentration on the living Christ connects us to the essence and presence of God on a moment-by-moment basis. (The Eternal Now – Embracing…