Standing Open to God

June 23, 2025

The heart means the core of our being. It includes the deep recesses of our psyche, our moods and feelings, our emotions and passions, and also our intuitions, insights, and visions. The heart is the place where we are most human. A listening heart therefore means a heart in which we stand open to God with all we are and have. That is a great act of trust and confidence.

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