S16 E17 - Counting the Graces
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🗓️ 26 May 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about what’s in store this Fall!
Heather’s One Thing - All to Bless You and Low (Live) by Kory Miller
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Magdala Grove
Michelle’s One Thing - I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean Delaby
Journal Questions:
- Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty?
- Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season?
- How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now?
- In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control?
- What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?
Discussion Questions:
- Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not?
- In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God?
- How have you encountered the love of God in your life?
- God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope?
- What are you looking forward to this summer?
Quote to Ponder:
“To limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand God’s infinite goodness!” (St. Therese of Lisieux)
Scripture for Lectio:
“Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…” (Psalm 105:5)
Sponsor - House of Joppa:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - House of Joppa
01:00 - Intro
01:51 - Welcome
04:18 - What’s Been on Our Minds
09:35 - Union with God
10:43 - Year of Hope
13:32 - Abiding
17:30 - Maturing of Love
19:20 - Turning to God
22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16
26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer
33:20 - Final Thoughts
34:59 - One Things
Transcript
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| 1:00.4 | We hope you enjoy this episode. |
| 1:01.6 | Hi, friends. |
| 1:07.1 | Welcome to the Abiding Together podcast and we are delighted to be with you on this adventure. |
| 1:11.0 | And I know that the Lord is going to do wonderful things in all of our hearts. |
| 1:16.3 | The Abiding Together podcast is a place where you can find connection, rest, and encouragement on your journey with Jesus Christ. |
| 1:18.5 | And wherever you find yourself in the world, wherever you find yourself in your life, |
| 1:22.3 | you are most welcome here. |
| 1:23.6 | And we know that the Lord will speak to you. |
| 1:26.1 | My name is Sister Miriam James Heidland, |
| 1:28.0 | and every week I am joined by two of my very dearest friends, |
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