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Prayerful Morsels
Tidbits of Inspiration & Information
August 28, 2009 |
Morsels From the Editor
Welcome to this issue of Prayerful Morsels. Because of vacation, I skipped last issue and it seems like such a long time since I have written to you all. I am glad to be back! Today is St. Augustine's Feast Day so the quotes and my reflection in Personal Pondering were inspired by him. In Happiness Is ... I list some things that define happiness for me. As you may remember, my son got married 3 weeks ago and I have had just a wonderful time with family and celebration. To see pictures and read about what I have been up to, here are some links to my blog posts: Some Wedding PicturesTouch of Our Savior's Hand - Bride and GroomThankful for Vacations and WeddingsHere is a link to a review written about my book: The Third Floor Window - A Survivor's Story of HopeBe sure and recommend Prayerful Morsels to your friends and family. They can sign up at my blog, Thoughts on Grace. Or click on the link at the bottom of this issue that says Forward to a Friend.Any comments or suggestions, be sure to write a Letter to the Editor. |
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Prayerful Quote
As our body cannot live without nourishment, so our soul cannot spiritually be kept alive without prayer. - St. Augustine
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Personal Pondering
by Colleen Spiro
One of my favorite quotes:
Late have I loved you, O Beauty, ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you...You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness...You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness...I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. - St. Augustine
I love this quote because it sounds so much like my own conversion story. God was within me, and I never knew.
Oh, I knew Him when I was a little girl, in a little girl way, but sometime in my teens I lost him.
I thought I was outside of God. I searched and I searched, deaf and blind to God's presence, unaware that I was searching in answer to some call deep within.
I did not know that all through the tough times, God did indeed carry me.
I did not know that all through my life, God loved me and watched over me, even when I didn't know him.
I did not know that when I searched, it meant that God had found me.
God laughed with me, cried with me, counted the hairs on my head, and knew my heart. But I didn't see Him. I didn't know Him. I didn't hear His knock.
But God is faithful. God is patient.
And one day, God broke through my deafness and blindness and self-reliance and stubborn pride, and I suddenly knew Him. I heard His voice. I saw His presence in my life. And I recognized Him.
And now I hunger and thirst for him, more and more.
Late have I loved you, O Beauty, ever ancient, ever new... late, but not too late. It is never too late.
Our God never gives up on us even when we give up on ourselves. Our God is a God of second chances. Our God is a God of endless mercy and compassion. He calls and He shouts and He breaks through our deafness.
And He rejoices when we come home. |
Happiness Is...
by Colleen Spiro
Happiness is ...
Knowing God loves us no matter what ...
Knowing God is always with us, in us and around us ...
Sensing God's peace in the middle of a storm ...
Knowing God is watching over our children even when we can't ...
Dancing with my son at his wedding and celebrating his joy ...
Knowing both my sons are married to wonderful daughters-in-law and I don't need to worry about them any more (yeah, right) ... |
A Gratitude Journal
"If the only prayer you ever say in your life is thank you, it will be enough." Meister Eckhart
I am grateful for the following;
1. The gift of laughter
2. The gift of faith & prayer
3. The gift of love
4. My family
5. My readers on my blogs and this email newsletter - Colleen
What are you grateful for today??? Is there something that you would like to thank God for and would like to share? Write to the Editor and put in the subject line - Gratitude. | |
Want to read more of Colleen's reflections?
Go check out her blog, Thoughts on Grace, is HERE.
And her book blog, Surviving By Grace, is HERE.
AND if you enjoy reading this ezine or find it helpful to your prayer life, please forward it to someone you think might find it interesting!! Click on link below (down below at the bottom of this newsletter) that says Forward to a friend. |
 Colleen's memoir about surviving child sexual abuse, The Third Floor Window, A True Story of Secrets, Survival and Hope, is on sale at:
Booklocker.com.
For more info, see book website: The Third Floor Window. | |
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