These are kept short on purpose. Many of us have enough to handle just keeping up with our families and jobs and daily demands. So I often share (in between slightly longer items) selections to remind us that we can remain 'cloistered,' no matter how dark the world or how busy our lives.
I don't know about you, but I need a steady stream of such reminders. I need the Truth of Scripture, I need the wisdom of saints, I need the Light of Jesus to dispel darkness.
I need to remember, day after day, that I can remain always within the Heart of Christ.
I need these reminders too, Nancy. Especially since my prayers are so dry most of the time!
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for writings of saints gone before us.. they help me find the path!
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I was struck by the phrase you used: a steady stream of reminders.
ReplyDeleteI pictured it as an actual stream; a life-giving, peace-restoring thing. I need that, too!
..to bring the Living Water to the dry, hard ground. Ah yes, Tess. Thanks!
DeleteI need these, too, and I so appreciate them, Nancy! I am looking at reducing my email load because it stresses me out. I am unsubscribing from a lot of things but from The Cloistered Heart I never will. God bless. :)
ReplyDeleteAileen, I have reduced my e-mail load several times... it stresses me out too. There is SO MUCH available! Having realized I'm personally drawn to "bite sized nuggets," I realize other people might be like me.
DeleteI'm SO glad you're here and will be staying!!! Thanks be to God.
Thankyou Nancy. I just found your blog and love it.
DeleteThank you, Kim - I'm so glad you're here!!
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