The resistance to praying is like the resistance of tightly clenched fists. This image shows a tension, a desire to cling tightly to yourself, a greediness which betrays fear.

I really believe that what we finally want is to know God, as God has come to be known through Jesus. Knowledge is knowledge of the heart - the Spirit - I would say. It is the Spirit in us who reveals God.

In solitude we become aware that our worth is not the same as our usefulness.

As we read spiritually about spiritual things, we open our hearts to God's voice. Sometimes we must be willing to put down the book we are reading and just listen to what God is saying to us through our words.

We just have to recognize life for what it is: a gift to be grateful for, not a property to cling to, hoard, or defend.

The fruits of your labors may be reaped two generations from now. Trust, even when you don't see the results.

Spiritual maturity is not knowing what to do with your whole life, but just knowing what to do next.