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Oratio: My Place Of Need
My woundsare the gatewaythrough whichChrist entersmy heartfor it is not my strengththat calls to Himbut my weaknessmy povertymy painHe comes tomy place of needand comforts me there ~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Lectio: Your Becoming
Every suffering, every wound, every single setback, tragedies included, is not your ruining, but in Christ’s hands, it is your becoming. ~Sister Mary Grace
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Scriptio: In The Spiritual Wilderness
In the spiritual wilderness, where God feels far away. Nothing feels real. Nothing seems to satisfy. But this is just a season. It will not last. The Lord is always near and he is always true. This is not my first time in this place. I have been here before. The scenery changes, but…
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Oratio: Only Love
Silence healsbut not beforerevealing my woundsin stillnessmy fears ariseanger and shameoverwhelm meI cannot fightI cannot runI remainI surrenderto the truthonly love can defeatthese demons that tauntand tempt me ~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Scriptio: My Heart Is An Idol-Making Machine
God is showing me that I can either worship Him or other people’s opinions, but I cannot do both. I think this is part of what it means in Exodus 34:14 (NIV) when it says, “Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” We cannot serve more…
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Oratio: Where He Needs Me
Sometimes the wayI least want to gois precisely the waythe Lord requiresfor me to traveland the place I fear beingabove all othersis exactly where heneeds me to stayHis will is perfectit defies understandingthe mystery of his lovewill carry me throughthis confusion and fear ~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Lectio: Not My Will
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” ~Luke 22:42
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Scriptio: Contemplation Is Revolutionary
In a world that worships busyness, stillness is a form of dissent. In a world addicted to distraction, silence is an act of rebellion. Contemplation is revolutionary. Be still. Be silent. Be. ~Robert Van Valkenburgh
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Oratio: Your Friendship
Lord Jesus Christson of Davidplease help meto accept your graceyour mercyyour forgivenessyour friendshipthese giftsI do not deserveyet are givenso freelyplease aid mein my surrenderto your love ~Robert Van Valkenburgh