Daily Reflection

Today's Reflection: April 26

God’s forgiveness is unconditional; it comes from a heart that does not demand anything for itself, a heart that is completely empty of self-seeking. It is this divine forgiveness that I have to practice in my daily life.  It tells me to keep stepping over all my arguments that say forgiveness is unwise, unhealthy, and impractical.  It challenges me to step over all my needs for gratitude and compliments.

Finally, it demands of me that I step over that wounded part of my heart that feels hurt and wronged and that wants to stay in control and put a few conditions between me and the one I am asked to forgive.  This “stepping over” is the authentic discipline of forgiveness.

Henri J.M. Nouwen

Return of the Prodigal Son

Transition
April 25
Transition is a ripe time to recognize the work of God in our lives.   Wendy M. Wright Weavings, Vol. XXX, No. 3
Never the Same River
April 24
You cannot step twice into the same river, for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you. Heraclitus of Ephesus
Compassionate Sight
April 23
May I see my own limits with compassion, just as I view the limits of others. Roshi Joan Halifax
Giving Blessing
April 22
Giving forth positive energy in the name of blessing instead of giving forth negative energy in the form of cursing is forgiveness. Don Roth
Creating Our Future
April 21
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes…
Encourage
April 20
There are people whose presence is encouraging. One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement.   When someone encourages you, that person helps you…
Be Still and Know God
April 19
Simply do this: Be still, and lay aside all thoughts of what you are and what God is; all concepts you have learned about the world; all images you hold…
Breath of the Holy Spirit
April 17
Breath into me Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may be holy.   Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work may be holy.   Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that…
Water Your Side of the Fence
April 16
The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest…
Release and Sing
April 15
Nothing escapes the Creator's cycle.  Not plants, horses, trees, birds, or human beings.  Each soul is a gust of God's breath unfolding in the great energy that surrounds us like…
Eyes Open
April 14
If I had my life to live over again, I would ask that not a thing be changed, but that my eyes be opened wider. Jules Renard
Come Together
April 13
Our walls of division do not rise all the way to heaven. Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow
Blessed are Those
April 12
Blessed are those who have confessed their erring ways, who have asked for forgiveness. Blessed are those whose burdens have been lifted, who are able to respond with love. For…
Be Simple
April 11
Be as simple as a child: always see the best in everyone and with good intention; excuse the one who hurts you, seeing whatever harm he does as the result…

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