J
Joysong
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Hi Barb,
First, some technical help with your mouse. Have you taken the back off it and examined the little wheels inside? They fill up with rubber to the point that the mouse becomes almost impossible to guide. You just need to use your fingernail and scrape the rubber from the 4 wheels (or so) that cause it to rotate. Afterwards, smooth sailing. I have to do this every now and then when it become sluggish.
Regarding the “we” you mentioned. It is just a common expression of mine referring to people in general (including me when I first began to pray), causing a person to scratch their proverbial head as if to say, “Have I missed something? Why can’t I hear God speak to me?” I intended no reference to anyone in particular using that catch word.
As you no doubt have read in St. Teresa’s works, she often mentioned that she needed the help of a book to keep her mind from drifting, and to recollect her thoughts. We need to make use of our senses in the natural mode of growth, which is to read spiritual works and scripture, pondering slowly, and allowing God to “put His finger” on a passage that will jump out and “grab us.” It is there that the colloquy with Him begins.
Example: As we turn over this thought in His presence, we become convinced that He is probably speaking His desire to us. We continue meditating and turning the matter over to Him for further insight, and finally form a resolve to do or not do what God seems to be suggesting to our thoughts. Very often at this point, there can be a melting of the heart, together with a strong conviction and deep inner peace. The “nursing” and rejoicing that I spoke about with the lamb above. This strengthens us to accomplish what we feel God is calling us to do.
As we read in Mark Ch. 4 about the importance of how we hear in order to bring the seed of inspiration to bear fruit, Jesus tells us in verse 13, “Do you not know this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?” If we receive His words with great joy and delight, and then allow the cares of the world to overcome us and choke the inspiration, how can it grow to bear fruit?
I realize many people have known God speaking to their hearts, but fail to recognize it as true inspiration because they think guidance must come in an audible voice or such, simply because they have heard so many people speak in the manner you outlined. So sad.
Maybe you can explain what you disagree with from my post? I’m not understanding you, and perhaps I need to be more clear.
http://forum.catholic.com/images/smilies/smile.gif Carole
First, some technical help with your mouse. Have you taken the back off it and examined the little wheels inside? They fill up with rubber to the point that the mouse becomes almost impossible to guide. You just need to use your fingernail and scrape the rubber from the 4 wheels (or so) that cause it to rotate. Afterwards, smooth sailing. I have to do this every now and then when it become sluggish.
Regarding the “we” you mentioned. It is just a common expression of mine referring to people in general (including me when I first began to pray), causing a person to scratch their proverbial head as if to say, “Have I missed something? Why can’t I hear God speak to me?” I intended no reference to anyone in particular using that catch word.
As you no doubt have read in St. Teresa’s works, she often mentioned that she needed the help of a book to keep her mind from drifting, and to recollect her thoughts. We need to make use of our senses in the natural mode of growth, which is to read spiritual works and scripture, pondering slowly, and allowing God to “put His finger” on a passage that will jump out and “grab us.” It is there that the colloquy with Him begins.
Example: As we turn over this thought in His presence, we become convinced that He is probably speaking His desire to us. We continue meditating and turning the matter over to Him for further insight, and finally form a resolve to do or not do what God seems to be suggesting to our thoughts. Very often at this point, there can be a melting of the heart, together with a strong conviction and deep inner peace. The “nursing” and rejoicing that I spoke about with the lamb above. This strengthens us to accomplish what we feel God is calling us to do.
As we read in Mark Ch. 4 about the importance of how we hear in order to bring the seed of inspiration to bear fruit, Jesus tells us in verse 13, “Do you not know this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?” If we receive His words with great joy and delight, and then allow the cares of the world to overcome us and choke the inspiration, how can it grow to bear fruit?
I realize many people have known God speaking to their hearts, but fail to recognize it as true inspiration because they think guidance must come in an audible voice or such, simply because they have heard so many people speak in the manner you outlined. So sad.
Maybe you can explain what you disagree with from my post? I’m not understanding you, and perhaps I need to be more clear.
http://forum.catholic.com/images/smilies/smile.gif Carole
Carole
