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Helen's avatar

We live for an audience of one!! 🥰 Now if I could just remember that...

Laura Phelps's avatar

SAME. I am getting glimpses of this truth. The world has sold us a very different message and it is a lie.

Catherine Wilson's avatar

Laura, you reminded me of one of the stanza prayers from a favorite (and convicting) litany: Cardinal Merry del Val's" Litany of Humility," which opens with "O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear Me ... From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me Jesus."

Sharon Martin's avatar

Be happy that you know how to be silent and present with the Lord. Oh how I wish I was there too! 😉

Laura Phelps's avatar

You’ll get there

Kim Bepko's avatar

Beautiful thoughts Laura!!! So much to ponder on... your words somewhat remind me of a series that Fr Mike spoke on "eulogy virtues vs resume virtues". It's so powerful when we can step away from a "production" mindset and switch to an "eternal mindset".

Thank you for sharing how even under the pressure of delivering your writing, you are able to shift and focus on what's matters most to Him.

Laura's avatar

This resonated. I struggle with silence. And the plan for the day that gets disrupted seems to be my life right now! BTW, those chickens are just gorgeous!!! God's beauty on display for you daily.

Laura Phelps's avatar

The chickens help with the silence!

Peggy Bolstetter's avatar

Beautiful words to ponder when we allow outside opinions, outside noise to sneak their way into our sometimes-scattered thoughts. There is only One who matters.

Madeline's avatar

Ah, Laura… I am always amazed at how beautifully you speak/write your heart. And I knew you were a conduit to Him the first time we spoke to one another at the 1st (?) 2nd (?)Conference.

❤️❤️🙏🏻

Lisa Ardanowski's avatar

Amen, well said!

Barbara Ann's avatar

Love this, and so relatable!

Laura Phelps's avatar

So good seeing you last night!

Emily's avatar

Beautiful

Laura Phelps's avatar

Thank you! I figured it had to resonate with someone!

Sharon Martin's avatar

It resonates with all who follow you.