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daily abiding

Only one thing teaches me God’s will.

And gets me out of my own preconceived ideas. About what I can and cannot do. Or who I am. Where I need to be. 

Only one practice. One way of living and breathing. Teaching me His greater purpose and meaningful plan.

Daily abiding in the Vine, Christ Jesus. 

Learning this necessary truth takes time and effort. Surrender. 

But sooner or later, I clearly see. 

Only He is the root and sustainer. The source of true life and fruitfulness. 

Abiding in the vine. Image by Amos Bar Zeev, on Unsplash.
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Listen

“Did you hear what she just said? Listen.”

It’s back in the ‘90s. I’m participating in a counseling workshop  in Karachi. Led by a woman from the UK  whose counseling ministry is all about listening. 

She instructs us on the importance of fully taking in what someone is sharing with you. Don’t try to give answers. Don’t start telling your own story.

Just listen.