~ Simple Pleasures ~

[quietbloke]

Apple juice

 

[quietbloke]

Warm thoughts

 

[quietbloke]

Kind deeds

 

[Anthony2019]

Sometimes it is the simple things in life that can give us such great blessing.
When I spent my time with the Franciscans, it was their simple way of life that taught me so much about the love and grace of God.
My room did not have the facilities you would expect in a hotel, but it gave me somewhere comfortable to sleep after the journey. Who needs all of the modern luxuries and comforts of a hotel when you are staying in a place of prayer where everyone believes that God will provide us with all the things we need. As Psalm 127:2 states: "he gives rest to His beloved sheep".
At mealtimes, before eating, we were always encouraged to first pray for those in the world who have no food and who are hungry. The food that was served was not the kind I would normally prepare at home, however part of the mealtime experience was to show gratitude towards God for what we have.
I have been on these retreats a number of times. When you stay in a place like that, the world always seems to look very different. The small things that we seldom noticed we begin to appreciate that little bit more. Life seems more colourful, more vibrant, more interesting and enriching. Instead of striving for something better, we learn to appreciate our life as being a gift from God.

 

[quietbloke]

I love the testimony of Brother Lawrence who practiced the Presence of God,as much among the 'pots and pans' of the Monastery kitchin,as well as in the cloisters and before the altar!

 

[quietbloke]

Enjoying the Presence of the King of Kings!

 

[sunshineforJesus]

great weather

 

[quietbloke]

Enjoying the season

 

[rocknanchor]

Vigilance in check by peace, peace held in check by holiness, holiness, by the Word of God, the Author of our faith.

Now why for heaven’s sake cannot that be held as a simple, preeminent joy and pleasure?

 

[quietbloke]

Vigilance in check by peace, peace held in check by holiness, holiness, by the Word of God, the Author of our faith.

Now why for heaven’s sake cannot that be held as a simple, preeminent joy and pleasure?

Absolutely right,brother!

 

[quietbloke]

Joyful servanthood

 

[quietbloke]

Simple obedience

 

[quietbloke]

Trustful confidence

 

[quietbloke]

Attention to the Word!

 

[quietbloke]

An arm on the shoulder!

 

[rocknanchor]

Excessive computer time on and off.

 

[quietbloke]

Fervent praise!

 

[rocknanchor]

A conscience so 'clear', is in fact simple. It is the ridding of obstacles, beams and offenses in getting there is the complexity. No?

 

[quietbloke]

A conscience so 'clear', is in fact simple. It is the ridding of obstacles, beams and offenses in getting there is the complexity. No?

Yes! So true

 

[quietbloke]

Loving all that is good!