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May 26
42m 20s

S16 E17 - Counting the Graces

HEATHER KHYM, MICHELLE BENZINGER, SISTER MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND
About this episode

In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about what’s in store this Fall!

 

Heather’s One Thing - All to Bless You and Low (Live) by Kory Miller 

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Magdala Grove

Michelle’s One Thing - I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean Delaby

 

Journal Questions:

  • Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty?
  • Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season?
  • How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now?
  • In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control?
  • What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?

 

Discussion Questions:

  • Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not?
  • In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God?
  • How have you encountered the love of God in your life?
  • God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope?
  • What are you looking forward to this summer? 

 

Quote to Ponder:

“To limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand God’s infinite goodness!” (St. Therese of Lisieux)

Scripture for Lectio:

“Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…” (Psalm 105:5)

 

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - House of Joppa

01:00 - Intro

01:51 - Welcome

04:18 - What’s Been on Our Minds

09:35 - Union with God

10:43 - Year of Hope

13:32 - Abiding 

17:30 - Maturing of Love

19:20 - Turning to God

22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16

26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer

33:20 - Final Thoughts

34:59 - One Things

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