A few days into my efforts at following the ideas in this book, I'm tempted to toss in the towel. It's HARD. My self-control with sweets lapsed. I have an ugly sinus headache. Personal conflicts popped up over seemingly small things, an unexpected bill showed up in the mail, and my car was hit while turning into the supermarket parking lot today. I expected some things to go wrong, but this was so much more than I anticipated!
Prayer is a key component in the cloistered heart approach, and again, I failed miserably in this respect. The first day I managed to do my regular prayers and Gospel meditiation, along with morning prayers of the Liturgy of the Hours. The second day, I managed a Gospel reflection and quick aspiration.
Things went downhill from there.
Yet, I know there is much at stake. I ask God's protection for my family, and his graces for their spiritual journeys as I continue my efforts. Future updates to follow.
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