Word for Today: Relationship
God is never a set of concepts to be understood but a relationship to encounter. In this way, the spiritual life is always a journey. We do not let go once and for all.
—Christine Valters Paintner, The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Reflective Question: Can you allow yourself the time and space to move through the layers of your life until you are living more from your heart than your mind?
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3 Responses
Just had to submit this photo when I saw today’s word and image.
Taken about a year ago, but captures the joy of relationship with friends and in relationship with God. Many blessings of joy to all!
I have enjoyed this wonderful pilgrimage of Resurrection with you!
Thank you for taking us on this journey from Easter to Pentecost!
Many blessings to you! Jody
“relationship”
“living from heart”
opening
opening
listening
in stillness
what speaks
in heart ~
what is soul
asking
dreaming
longing
living from heart
answering call
of this
journey
self unfolding
living from
heart
yes ~