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Possibilities and Permissions: Richard Rohr

July 25, 2013 By Jean Wise

I have been enjoying a DVD series from Richard Rohr titled “Following the Mystics Through the Narrow Gate.” The recording took place at a conference and is material that I listen to a small portion, then need to pause, ponder and pray.
The following is an example of this in-depth and inspirational wisdom:

“If you keep listening to the love, if you keep receiving the love, trusting the love – even with all your limitations, with all your unworthiness, with all your limited intellect or whatever you feel holds you back – you start to experience within yourself a sense of possibility.

 

Whatever life is inviting you into, you have this sense that is still okay and even better, that you can do it.

 

As Mother Teresa loved to say, “The only real success is faithfulness.” To be faithful to this inner love is in itself the greatest success. It is of itself the major possibility. No outer successes are henceforth necessary to be happy.

 

This liberation is not a need to be outrageous or rebellious. It’s so much better than that. It is permission to be the “image and likeness of God” that you already are! We each are unlike any other image or likeness.

 

God is saying to each of us, “All I want is for you to return to the Sender who you really are!” Ironically, it takes most of our life to find that True Self, to accept it, and to return it to the Manufacturer—now with our own signature attached.”

 

This passage reminds me to be gentle with myself. God wants me as He created me. I shouldn’t stay away from him due to my sin, my imperfection, and my unworthiness.
This quote gives me hope. My faithfulness pushes open God’s already unlocked and accessible open door. He is waiting for me to come. Just as I am.
Rohr’s words invite me to embrace the possibilities of true life with God and permission to dance freely in his love and delight.
And I am thankful.
What do these words say to you?

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    I feel so blessed we have connected too. Have been traveling so am behind in reading and responding to comments. I do love Rohr’s voice too. I would love to go out there again. Am thinking maybe fall of 2014. maybe, Lord willing. Blessings on your weekend!

  2. blankJean Wise says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I love it that we are connected now on several different levels. We have been traveling so I have not been timely in responding but thankfully we are home now and back to routines. I am so blessed to have met you over the internet!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Mia you are such a good commentator I love it when I see your name here with a message. I apologize for not replying to all the comments you have left lately. We have been traveling. Vacations are a blessing but I sure am glad to now be at home and back to normal routine. Your words are filled with so much love from our Pappa. Thank you for sharing them with me!

  4. blankCeil says

    July 27, 2013 at 3:51 am

    Hi Jean! Ok, now we really are sisters separated at birth. My brother and sister went to a Rohr retreat in the Southwest, and bought me a series of his tapes. (His voice is so soothing!!)
    When he talks, everything makes sense. I love that! But the material to ponder is endless.
    I am thankful for my faith, and for a desire to go deeper, and share with my sisters and brothers in Christ!

    Have a blessed weekend Jean!
    Ceil

  5. blankHugmomma says

    July 27, 2013 at 1:18 am

    “This liberation is not a need to be outrageous or rebellious. It’s so much better
    than that. It is permission to be the “image and likeness of God” that you
    already are!”

    These words are like salve to my soul, and reassurance that
    I needed that though some may not accept these words now, it doesn’t mean that
    they won’t still find the path … because though we see it or not, it is who we “already
    are”.

  6. blankMia says

    July 25, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Dear Joan
    I totally agree with the words that once we find our Lord Jesus as He lives in us, we truly don’t need outer success or things for that matter to be filled with joy. It is then the fruit of the life of Him living in you.
    Blessings XX
    Mia

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