Word for Today: Wild
The spiritual journey calls us out into the wild places where God is not tamed and domesticated. We are asked to release our agendas and discover the holy direction for our lives.
—Christine Valters Paintner, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Reflective Question: How will you answer the invitation to yield your desire to control the unfolding direction of your life?
Next steps:
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2 Responses
wild – “not tamed… release agendas… discover holy direction”
wander
imagine
love
dream
~ peace and gratitude ~
WILD
“How will you answer the invitation to yield your desire to control the unfolding direction of your life?”
This image taken on my walk today will remind me!
Thank you Abbey if the Arts for this creative and thought-provoking series.