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Spiritual Growth – Quote of the Week

May 25, 2013 By Jean Wise



Physical and spiritual growth cannot be reduced to mechanics.

 I’m all for getting the mechanics right, but spiritual growth is more than a procedure;

 it’s a wild search for God in the tangled jungle of our souls,


 a search which involves a volatile mix of

messy reality,

wild freedom,

frustrating stuckness,

 increasing slowness,

and a healthy dose of gratitude.

Mike Yaconelli

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:52 am

    I found this quote on another blog this week but I do believe it is from that book. I have that someplace on my book shelf. Maybe this is an invitation to reread it again.

  2. blankJean Wise says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:51 am

    I really liked this quote too. Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by this weekend

  3. blankJean Wise says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Hi Melinda, I really enjoyed this quote too. You made me smile about the messy part…

  4. blankJean Wise says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:49 am

    That was the line that i loved to. and thanks for stopping by my blog this weekend!

  5. blankMia says

    May 25, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Hi Jean
    Mike Yaconelli. Another one of my favorite authors. Is this quote from Messy Spirituality?
    Blessings
    Mia

  6. blankAnastaceya says

    May 25, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    What’s great about this quote is that it makes the ‘wild search for God ‘ and ‘volatile mix’ sound at least an active and adventurous trek and then when one reaches the point of experiencing a ‘healthy dose of gratitude’ it is a wonderful moment to experience. I agree with Beth, you do have a lovely blog Jean.

  7. blankKammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    May 25, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Great quote! xo

    I’m hopping over from the SITS Sharefest! 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

    http://www.sensualappealblog.com

  8. blankMotheringFromScratch says

    May 25, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    {Melinda} I love this quote, Jeanie! It is so true. I sometimes wish the growth process didn’t have to be SO messy!

  9. blankBeth says

    May 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I love this…”it’s a wild search for God in the tangles jungle of our souls.” Thanks for sharing this quote. Stopping in from Still Saturday. Blessings to you. You have a lovely blog.

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