Comments on: Is Your Heart Prepared for Lent? https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/ Nurturing a vibrant healthy spirituality Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6822 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:01:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6822 In reply to Lisa notes.

I used it again this morning and really like it.

]]> By: Lisa notes https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6816 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:56:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6816 In reply to Jean Wise.

I’ll look up the app; haven’t heard of it. Thanks, Jean!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6812 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 02:09:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6812 In reply to Lisa notes.

Glad you found that book. I just found a cool centering prayer app for my phone; centering prayer by contemplative outreach. neat app. you may like it too. and we all need that grace!!

]]> By: Lisa notes https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6811 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:59:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6811 In reply to Jean Wise.

True, God will wait. 🙂 Thanks, Jean. I did find the devotional book that I wanted to read, and decided to commit to Centering Prayer every day through Lent (if possible; I will give myself grace if I can’t do it). I appreciate your encouragement.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6807 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:57:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6807 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

Thanks for your kind words, Nancy. I am not familiar with that book and will look it up. I love the Psalms and it sounds good. Thanks for sharing that. Happy Valentines Day!!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6806 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:55:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6806 In reply to Ceil.

A purple scarf! how perfect, Ceil. love it. I am reading Joan’s book too some mornings. You are right it is a great length for morning devotions. so are my writing commitment has held up – will lose it as we travel in the coming weeks but will have many days before and after vacation will some entries. will see where it leads… Have a great weekend, Ceil. Keep warm!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6805 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:53:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6805 In reply to Dolly @ Soulstops.com.

This practice of finding, seeking joy each day is actually fun. Makes me mindful, helps me savor moments and often brings a contented smile. It is so much fun having this journey with you!! Happy weekend. may it be filled with joy!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6804 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:52:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6804 In reply to Lisa notes.

It’s not too late Lisa. God will wait. LOL

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6802 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:08:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6802 M first step of preparation was to take notes on this wonderful, inspiring post, Jean! I’ve copied your suggestions into my journal so I can reflect further, especially on those three questions (near the end) to ask daily. Thank you very much, Jean, for focusing my thinking! Another part of my plan for Lent includes a study of the Psalms of the Ascent with Kimberlee Conway Ireton on her blog (www.kimberleeconwayireton.com). Each week she plans to post her reflections, based on these psalms, and leading us up the ascent toward Easter.

]]> By: Ceil https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6801 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:02:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6801 Hi Jean! Here I sit with my purple scarf around my neck, welcoming in Lent in my heart.
My friend and husband and I all went out for dinner for ‘Fat Tuesday’ last night, and now I present myself in the desert wilderness to pray. Such opposites! But of course only opposite in my heart. It’s all God, it’s all good. I think that’s my aim this Lent. To quiet myself more in the moment. Right now where God is.
I’m reading Joan Chittister’s book on the Desert Fathers and I’m loving it. Just enough in the short chapters to meditate on for the day.
Best of blessings on your commitment to writing! May He cover you in inspiration and time to express your faith.
Ceil

]]> By: Dolly @ Soulstops.com https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6800 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:15:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6800 Jeanie,
Great resources…Our church is going through a devotional with prayer so it is what I was going to use in addition to our women’s Bible study but I really like your daily questions…Praying joy for you, my buddy 🙂 funny how my post today parallels part of your post …xoxo

]]> By: Lisa notes https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6799 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:14:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6799 I really haven’t done much to prepare for Lent this year so this post is right on time for me to at least get out a daily devotional that I planned on reading. Thanks, Jean!

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6796 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:18:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6796 In reply to Martha Orlando.

I hadn’t heard of the book by Guite. sounds wonderful. Simple like I am reading. I pray Whispers blesses you too. Seems like we both are drawn this year to silence and simplicity. Blessings on your Lenten journey too.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6795 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:17:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6795 In reply to Clella.

I appreciate you stopping by and reading, Clella. Can’t wait to see you

]]> By: Martha Orlando https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6794 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:16:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6794 This Lent, I will be exploring breath prayer using your book, “Whispers,” and reading “The Word in the Wilderness – A Poem a Day for Lent and Easter” by Malcolm Guite. I’m also going to spend more intentional time praying and listening to God in the silence. A blessed Lent to you, Jean!

]]> By: Clella https://healthyspirituality.org/is-your-heart-prepared-for-lent/#comment-6793 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:12:00 +0000 http://healthyspirituality.org/?p=4234#comment-6793 Thanks

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