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That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:63/17/2015
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3/17/2015 02:21:55 pm
When we are told in scripture that God did not speak in the storm...but in a quiet whisper...that l think why in this noisy world we do need to go into a quiet space so that we can listen for HIM! And when we do hear HIM it is to our health & well being to listen. On time when l was told "go home another way"....in my disbelief....l did not listen...went they way I had planned....went in to a store to buy something & got attacked by a woman who had followed me! Ended up trying to defend myself....got arrested & had a long journey thru the court system which is not the least bit fair nor just. God was trying to save me from that painful, expensive & time consuming experience....but I refused to listen. I am still amazed to know that HE cared about me....and try to listen now. HE told me that my first husband was going to die & as much as it did not take away the pain & sorrow it gave me great comfort to know that God had reached out to me & cared about me.
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jackie white
3/19/2015 09:30:17 am
Evelyn,
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Louise&Jackie:
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Charlene Caramore
3/22/2015 08:57:41 am
We're not crazy because we hear the voice of the Lord. We're blessed! We've opened our hearts so we can hear His voice. What a wonderful grace--and it is truly a grace. During this Lent, I have tried to take the time daily to hear His voice, to be silent and patient. He leads us, protects us and guides us. Two weeks ago at our Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting, Bishop Scharfenberger told us to close our eyes and imagine Jesus standing before us. He is close enough so that we can feel His breath on our faces. Then ask Him, "What do You want me to do?" Be silent and listen to what He has to say. I was so touched by that. Our Bishop is leading all of us to that kind of personal relationship that the three of you have just talked about. Thanks be to God!
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Your recent post directs us to the steps of how to develop a relationship with God. An assigned reading for our Evangelization Committee at Sacred Heart Parish was: Forming Intentional Disciples. According to the research (and I am only touching on one point here ) many folks...sadly even Catholics, are not certain it is possibe to have a "personal" relationship with God. I've thought about this so much. The truth is we learn from those who have come before us.. If we are not shown how to be in a healthy relationship...be it with a person of the opposite sex, a friend, an offspring or God Himself, then chances are we will not have the connection we desperately desire because our sinfulness...our sinful ways...our human nature leads us astray. At least that is what happened with me.
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Charlene Caramore
3/23/2015 08:50:12 am
That sounds like a great article. Can I access it online? Thanks, Evelyn.
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Dennis
3/25/2015 07:06:29 am
I would have to say I have seen a change in you Evelyn. You seem more tolerant and forgiving.
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