Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Nouwen Meditation: We Meet the World with a Heart at Rest

Now & Then Podcast
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DAILY MEDITATION | APRIL 19, 2022
We Meet the World with a Heart at Rest
The prayer of the heart is indeed the way to the purity of heart that gives us eyes to see the reality of our existence. This purity of heart allows us to see more clearly, not only our own needy, distorted, and anxious self but also the caring face of our compassionate God. When that vision remains clear and sharp, it will be possible to move into the midst of a tumultuous world with a heart at rest. It is this restful heart that will attract those who are groping to find their way through life. When we have found our rest in God we can do nothing other than minister. God’s rest will be visible wherever we go and to whomever we meet. And before we speak any words, the Spirit of God, praying in us, will make his presence known and gather people into a new body, the body of Christ himself.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace."

COLOSSIANS 3:15 (NIV)
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