Our problem is that we assume prayer is something to master the way we master algebra or auto mechanics. But when praying, we come "underneath," where we calmly and deliberately surrender control and become incompetent.
Prayer involves transformed passions. In prayer, real prayer, we begin to think God's thoughts after Him: to desire the things He desires, to love th… - Richard J. Foster
Prayer involves transformed passions. In prayer, real prayer, we begin to think God's thoughts after Him: to desire the things He desires, to love th…
- Richard J. Foster
The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people. - Richard J. Foster
The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.
Spiritual direction is an interpersonal relationship in which we learn how to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life. - Richard J. Foster
Spiritual direction is an interpersonal relationship in which we learn how to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life.
Conformity to a sick society is to be sick. - Richard J. Foster
Conformity to a sick society is to be sick.
Our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in "muchness" and "manyness," he will rest satisfied. - Richard J. Foster
Our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in "muchness" and "manyness," he will rest satisfied.
We have real difficulty here because everyone thinks of changing the world, but where, oh where, are those who think of changing themselves? People m… - Richard J. Foster
We have real difficulty here because everyone thinks of changing the world, but where, oh where, are those who think of changing themselves? People m…
God has given us the Disciplines of the spiritual life as a means of receiving his grace. The Disciplines allow us to place ourselves before God so t… - Richard J. Foster
God has given us the Disciplines of the spiritual life as a means of receiving his grace. The Disciplines allow us to place ourselves before God so t…
In the same way that a small child cannot draw a bad picture so a child of God cannot offer a bad prayer. - Richard J. Foster
In the same way that a small child cannot draw a bad picture so a child of God cannot offer a bad prayer.
Today the heart of God is an open wound of love. He aches over our distance and preoccupation. He mourns that we do not draw near to Him. He grieves … - Richard J. Foster
Today the heart of God is an open wound of love. He aches over our distance and preoccupation. He mourns that we do not draw near to Him. He grieves …
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