The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions

Here is the thing it all comes down to, the thing it always comes down to in the kingdom of God, where our belief slams right into our everyday life. The critic points out my weakness and my fear, but if I’m paying attention, he will also point out something else, a gift I would never dare to ask for and a motivation he never means to give. The gif

God declares his glory in the light, but first he forms new life in the dark, bringing it to the surface in his own time and in his own way.

If there’s a longing or a vision growing within you, or if you have an idea, a project, or work you can see even though you can’t see it, carry on. Walk slowly. Listen closely. And let that candle burn.

No matter what room we find ourselves in, help us to remember that because of Christ: We are free to holler with the world changers. We are free to ponder with the contemplatives. We are free to campaign with the activists and be still with the liturgists. We are free to be quiet and free to be loud. We are free to live in the center, on the side,

schedule a listening day.

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spiritual discipline is more about receiving power to live in the kingdom. It’s about being aware of the presence of God and putting myself there on purpose so that my character might be transformed.

If you don’t know where you’re going, specific directions won’t really help, not until you see the big picture. If you feel frustrated and pulled in many directions like I have felt, it could be because you’ve been looking for advice about the journey even before you know or understand your hoped-for destination.

Consider this: the only person you’re guaranteed to be with every day of your life is you. It doesn’t get much more home than that. So maybe it’s time to make some peace.