Some things I've been reflecting upon this week:
Excerpts from "The Life You've Always Wanted" by John Ortberg:
"If we are to follow Jesus, we must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives - because, by definition, we can't move faster than the one we are following. (p. 83)
... Love always takes time, and time is one thing hurried people don't have... hurried people cannot love. (p.82) ... The truth is, as much as we complain about it, we are drawn to hurry. It makes us feel important... It keeps us from feeling our loneliness. (p.86)
...Solitude is the one place where we can gain freedom from the forces of society that will otherwise relentlessly mold us. (p.84) ...Each of us would be, in the words of the old hymn, "just as I am". ... just me and my sinfulness, my desire or lack of desire for God. (p.86)
Francis de Sales used the image of a clock to express his need for extended solitude.
'...In like manner, every morning and evening a man who really takes care of his heart must rewind it for God's service... Moreover, he must often reflect on his condition in order to reform and improve it.' (p.88)
Brother Lawrence: 'For many years I was bothered by the thought that I was a failure at prayer. Then one day I realized I would always be a failure at prayer; and I've gotten along much better ever since.' (p.90)
Prayer changes things. (p.94)
Jesus... his consistent response was to pray. (p.96)"
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