LISTEN - by Calvin Wulf
Spiritual Life~
I learned from a wise monk that the Latin root of obedience is listening. Obedience is more about listening than it is about submitting. If you listen intently to understand, then you are able to follow more faithfully.
Jesus listened closely enough that he only said what he heard from the Father. He had the obedience to listen before he would say anything. Jesus enjoyed perfect union with the Father.
In the same way, I am obedient when I listen to my wife until I understand. I will not give a good response unless I listen first. Otherwise, she may ask for a fish, but I might give her a snake instead.
A spiritual person listens intently and hears God in all things. The heavens speak without a sound in a voice that is heard to the ends of the earth. The sweet song of a bird expresses the joy of the Lord.
Let those who have ears hear what the Spirit is saying.
TAGS: Spiritual LIfe, Contemplative Prayer, Silence and Solitude
Posted by Spiritual Formation House at 9/2/2010 5:00 AM 
Categories: Spiritual Life, ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES
Tags: Spiritual LIfe Contemplative Prayer Silence and Solitude
Categories: Spiritual Life, ALL CALVIN'S ENTRIES
Tags: Spiritual LIfe Contemplative Prayer Silence and Solitude
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