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It’s easier to be patient with your thirsts (for things like accolades and attention and cocktails) when you see them as part of a deeper thirst.
“My soul thirsts for God. . . .” Psalm 42:2
“Do not give your heart to that which does not satisfy your heart.” Abba Poemen
Living in the joy and relief of God’s accompanying presence takes practice (especially on days when the anxious part of you is very talkative).
“[M]ay I ever be aware of Thine accompanying presence. . . .” John Baillie
“In Your presence there is fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11
Trusting your own resources and abilities seems to work pretty well until drought comes.
“There are two fundamental ways of being human in the world: trusting in our human resources and abilities or a radical trust in God.” Robert Mulholland
“[T]he one who trusts in the Lord . . . will be like a tree planted by the water . . . not anxious in drought.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
When seen from beyond, fear never makes much sense.
“[T]he shadow a thing casts often far exceeds the size of the thing itself. . . . [T]hough some future fear may strut brave darkness as you approach, the thing itself will be but a speck when seen from beyond.” Jim Elliot
“Don’t let yourselves be ensnared again by a slavish sense of fear, devoid of buoyancy of spirit and of trust in God. . . .” Galatians 5:1
What if you saw each conversation today is as a chance to practice being open and welcoming?
“[G]rant that I may not so much seek . . . to be understood as to understand. . . .” St. Francis of Assisi
“Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13
Once you’re able to forgive someone for being broken, it’s a whole lot easier to forgive him for the things he does.
“People cannot live together unless they forgive each other just for being who they are.” Francois Varillon
“[I]f you have anything against anyone, forgive him. . . .” Mark 11:25
