Daily Meditation: Focussing Our Minds and Hearts

DAILY MEDITATION Focussing Our Minds and Hearts August 17 Photo courtesy of SDGimagery.com How can we stay in solitude when we feel that deep urge to be distracted by people and events? The most simple way is to focus our minds and hearts on a word or picture that reminds us of God. By repeating quietly: "The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want," or by gazing lovingly at an icon of Jesus, we can bring our restless minds to some rest and experience a gentle divine presence. This doesn't happen overnight. It asks a faithful practice. But when we spend a few moments every day just being with God, our endless distractions will gradually disappear. For further reflection... This is what the Lord says to the house of Israel: "Seek me and live." - Amos 5: 4 (NIV) Your response... What practices are helping you become aware of God's presence with you? Comment on this Daily Meditation. Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "Behold the Beauty of the Lord".   Visit our Bookstore: United States | Canada | United Kingdom Consider our monthly giving program to sustain the ability to extend Henri's legacy and make his work available to those who seek spiritual formation and nourishment. Click here to sign up today. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo. STAY CONNECTED:

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