Tag: Divine Purpose

• Oratio Divina: Beloved Child Of God

  My dear beloved
  child of God
  you are one of one
  a miracle of miracles
  a thing of wonder
  and beauty
  none like you
  has ever existed before
  nor ever will exist again
  compare yourself to no one
  for God made you
  unique in body
  mind and heart
  a singular soul
  amongst singular souls
  to be yourself
  your divine self
  unashamedly
  unapologetically
  for a purpose
  only you can fulfill
  oh you glorious
  divine image bearer
  you
  ~Robert Van Valkenburgh

  Reflection:
  Where in your life do you feel invited to embrace your God-given uniqueness more fully and courageously?

  Scripture:
  “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14

  

  November 16, 2025

  Christian encouragement, Christian meditation, Divine Purpose, Identity in Christ, Imago Dei, Oratio Divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh, spiritual reflection

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• Lectio Divina: Set The World On Fire

  “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the whole world on fire.”
  ~Catherine of Sienna

  Reflection:
  What aspect of your God-given identity are you being invited to embrace more boldly today?

  Scripture
  “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

  

  November 15, 2025

  Catherine of Siena, Catholic saints, Christian spirituality, Daily Devotional, Divine Purpose, holiness, Identity in Christ, inspiration, Lectio Divina, spiritual growth

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• Oratio: What Can They Do

  If it is true
  that you are loved
  beyond measure
  beyond understanding
  beyond reason
  and it is true
  then what can anyone
  do against you
  what can anyone
  say about you
  that can make you believe
  that you are any less
  than the divine creation
  of the divine creator
  for a divine purpose

  ~Robert Van Valkenburgh

  How does understanding the immensity of God’s love empower us to live out our divine purpose with confidence and resilience?

  

  October 20, 2025

  contemplative prayer, divine love, Divine Purpose, Identity in God, Inherent Worth, Oratio Divina, Robert Van Valkenburgh

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• Lectio: For Your Purification

  “If God has given you a cross [to bear], it’s for your purification, and possibly for the salvation of many other souls.”

  ~Fr. Dan Reehil

  How does viewing our struggles as part of God’s redemptive plan for ourselves and others change our perspective on suffering?

  

  October 16, 2025

  Bearing the Cross, Divine Purpose, Fr. Dan Reehil, Lectio Divina, prayer, salvation, Spiritual Purification

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• Oratio: God’s Redemptive Purpose

  Heavenly Father
  I know that
  all the suffering
  fear and pain
  that surrounds us
  the anger
  brokenness and enmity
  of this world
  I know that
  this is not your desire
  nor your will for us
  we are so lost
  we know not what we do
  but none of this
  is wasted in you
  you will use this
  to your purpose
  to call us back
  into divine union
  if only we are willing to hear
  for you will not rest
  until every one of your children
  is brought home to you

  ~Robert Van Valkenburgh

  How can recognizing the redemptive purpose in our struggles transform our faith journey and help us heed God’s call to return to Him?

  

  October 8, 2025

  Divine Purpose, God’s will, Oratio Divina, prayer, Robert Van Valkenburgh, Suffering and Redemption

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