Farmer of Hearts - Finding God in All Things
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -In the past two years, amid the upheaval of wars and social unrest, the world appears unfamiliar and hostile compared to our previous experiences. People are growing more anxious and restless.
We may wonder:
✝️ Why is God so elusive?
✝️ Has He turned His gaze away from us?
✝️ Is He indifferent to the widespread suffering in the world?
✝️ Is God’s omnipresence a mere fiction or a thing of the past?
This year’s FLL Farmer of Hearts online Lenten retreat, themed “Finding God in All Things,” aims to awaken the awareness of God’s omnipresence and provide a fresh perspective. Beyond offering contemplation for Lent, the retreat seeks to inspire “metanoia” or transformative changes in our lives.
We encourage you to approach this retreat with an intention to embrace change, retaining the inspiration the Spirit imparts to alter your thoughts, perceptions, responses, and actions.
The desired outcome is increased inner freedom, fostering a more peaceful, resilient, and hopeful life—an essential state in our unpredictable and turbulent world.
“Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made.” (Romans 1:20)
Join us in dedicating 10 minutes each day for the 40 days of Lent to perceive God’s presence in new ways.
As we often express the desire to use Lent for better preparation leading to Easter, what could be more meaningful than offering Jesus the gift of our heightened awareness of His presence in our lives?
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[Finding God in All Things] Day 40 – Choosing God in All Things
March 29, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAs we come to the final day of the 40-day retreat, let us once again focus our attention on the theme of this retreat: "Finding God in All Things." At the heart of this theme is a relationship, an ultimate relationship with God. If the ultimate goal of Christians in this world is to "inherit eternal life", and if being with God forever is the meaning behind "inheriting eternal life", we need to prepare ourselves well in this life to be united with God eternally in the Heavenly Kingd...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 39 – A Pain That Is More Bearable in Life
March 28, 2024 22:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBYesterday we learned that through the examination of consciousness, we can heighten our awareness of God’s blessings in our lives and become more grateful so that we can more easily find God in all things. But how can we be grateful if we find no blessings from God in our lives, but only pain and suffering? How can we find God in all things in such a life? First, let's challenge our understanding of the theme of this retreat, "Finding God in All Things". Have we romanticized the id...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 38 – From Examen to Gratitude
March 27, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWe had mentioned before that the "present moment" is the only time when we can truly "find God" and "encounter God". When we are fully present in the "here and now", that is the time when we can best experience God’s presence. However, for us to be able to achieve this state of "living in the present" does not happen overnight. Fortunately, we can establish some spiritual habits to help us build and strengthen the spiritual muscles of "living in the present". St. Ignatius of Loyola...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 37 – Do You Really Want Me?
March 26, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes - 33 MBDuring the last ten days of the retreat, we kept mentioning that the relationship God wants to have with us is a marriage relationship. The concept of marriage originates from God Himself. Since we perceive God as a father figure and Jesus Christ also embodies a male identity, when we talk about our relationship with God being a marital one, it's easy for us to associate it with the imagery of the Church being the bride of Christ, with us, as the Church, being the body of Christ, as...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 36 – The Most Difficult Step in Repaying God’s Love
March 25, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBYesterday we reflected on God's love, that is too much for us to bear. Do you have any new insights into the love that God has poured on you? Have you been touched by this overwhelming and inexplicable love? Did it pull your heart strings? Do you feel compelled to respond in some way? Or perhaps you think that you have already done your best to repay God's love, that you have already done everything you can to love God back and have given yourself fully? God's love for us is both e...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 35 – A Love Too Much To Bear
March 24, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.6 MBThe question we asked ourselves in the previous day’s retreat about why we wish to enter heaven is one we really need to face. Reflecting on this question helps us understand the relationship between "heaven" and "earth", the connection between "eternity" and "the present moment". Our answers will become our life goals, helping us live each moment well to prepare ourselves to "inherit eternal life". If we constantly keep the goal of entering heaven in sight so as to live each "prese...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 34 – Connection between Heaven and the Present Moment
March 22, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 26.9 MBAs we enter the final seven days of the retreat, it's time to ask ourselves some very serious questions about life, especially those concerning life and death. These are the questions we often avoid or are afraid to face. However, it's only when we seriously face these core, essential, and ultimate questions in life that we can truly confront ourselves, understand our true needs, and get to know ourselves better. Now is the time to ask ourselves once again, why do we want to enter ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 33 – An Unobstructed Direct Line Connecting Heaven and Earth
March 21, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 29.2 MBWe used the term "Unlimited Connection Plan" yesterday to describe the most ideal mode of communication between us and God. This “Unlimited Connection Plan” does not require signing any contract, does not charge any fees, does not have any unfavourable terms and fine prints, and is entirely user-driven. It is applicable for life, remaining eternally unchanged. I believe there is no calling plan in the entire world that can compete with this plan! The only thing users need to be min...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 32 – Unlimited Connection Plan
March 20, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBYesterday, one of the reflection questions we asked was: "Do you have difficulty receiving God's messages?" I wonder what your answer was. I remember someone once asked me this: "You said you received messages from God. How did you receive them? Did you really hear His voice, or was it just a feeling? Under what circumstances did you receive these messages? Please tell me and describe it to me.” The person who asked the question had a deep desire to hear God’s voice and His will. Ho...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 31 – The Christian Version of “Living in the Present Moment”
March 19, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBBased on yesterday's meditation, we understand that we are truly "alive" only when we are in a state of "whole-person presence", meaning that our body, heart, spirit, and mind are all present together. The only time we can truly "find God" and "encounter God" is in the "present moment"! This is an evidence of being "wholly alive" as Christians and is also the Christian version of "living in the present moment". Today, we will continue to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and lea...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 30 – The Evidence of Being “Alive”
March 18, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 31.4 MBYesterday we talked about the importance of "living in the present moment" which is the prerequisite for us to find God in all things. Although God is not bound by time and space, we cannot live outside of the "here and now". Therefore, the only time we can truly "find God" and "encounter God" is in "this moment"! This concept is important for Christians who want to "live in the present moment" and a reminder that we must keep in mind if we want to find God in all things! If you en...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 29 – A Prerequisite for Finding God
March 17, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBAt this stage of the retreat, it’s time to ask about your current status. If you've been following along with the retreat, you may find yourself in one of two states, with two distinctly different mindsets. The first is that you're thoroughly enjoying the content of the retreat and the opportunity for meditation, to the point where you may have even forgotten the theme of the retreat. The second possibility is that you have been eager to learn more practical skills to help you more ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 28 – The Kingdom Dream
March 15, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 26 MBMost of you are probably familiar with the concept of "life planning". There are many courses available that cater to this strong demand, especially among the younger generation. They are full of aspirations for the future, hoping not only to "get ahead of the starting line" but also to grasp sufficient information and skills to plan for and establish a better future and a perfect life. This is reasonable and also a hallmark of those who are idealistic. Why is the concept of “life ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 27 – The Extraordinary Wedding Preparation
March 14, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBIn yesterday's reflection, Jesus made a promise to you that He will hold a wedding feast with you in the Kingdom of Heaven, and He has already begun preparing for this wedding. What about you? Have you started? How will you prepare? We often use the term "the wedding of the century" to describe those wedding banquets where the brides and grooms spare no effort and time to make their wedding a celebration that impresses their relatives and friends and leaves unforgettable memories f...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 26 – The Appointed Time for the Ultimate Encounter
March 13, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBOur theme for yesterday's retreat was: When “Selfless Love” Meets “Senseless Love”. If this situation occurs between a man and a woman, it is not hard to predict how the story will unfold. This "encounter" will not have a positive outcome. Unfortunately, for believers in general, the description is quite fitting when it comes to their relationship with God. Our understanding of how much God loves us and how He loves us is usually limited to head knowledge and quite superficial. Whe...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 25 – When “Selfless Love” Meets “Senseless Love”
March 12, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBI hope that at this stage of the retreat, you will better understand God’s feelings and His helplessness. If we had not sinned, betrayed Him, or deviated from His righteousness and teachings, Jesus would not need to endure the crucifixion for us, and the Heavenly Father would not have to agonize and be torn in seeking a way to save us, given His own nature of justice and mercy. There is absolutely no parent in the world who suffers more miserably than our Heavenly Father! The cont...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 24 – The Only Everlasting Relationship
March 11, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 25.5 MBYesterday, I invited you to explore why you follow God. In the reflection, I also asked about your ultimate desire in life: is it the joy of eternal life or the Father Himself? You might wonder, aren't they the same? If there's the Father, there's eternal life, and vice versa, right? Yes, but that's not the crux of the question. The crucial point lies in whether there are correct motives and attitudes behind this desire. The focus of our reflection yesterday was to rectify or purif...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 23 – Giftless Men Facing a Giftful God
March 10, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.2 MBWe acknowledge that the reflections of these past few days have been challenging, much like the challenging requirements Jesus sets for being His disciples. Jesus wants us to face our relationship with Him, to understand who He truly is for us, and not just establish a relationship based on hearsay or imitation of others’ relationships with God. He also prompts us to reflect on our identity as His followers, so as not to waste our precious Christian life. While the opportunity to be...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 22 – Half-Hearted Disciples
March 08, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBIn yesterday's reflection, we realized that the image of God in our hearts is also influenced by how we understand His requirements for us as disciples. If we misunderstand the underlying reasons for these requirements, it will greatly affect the image of God in our hearts, as well as our mutual identities and roles in our relationship with God. In serious cases, this can become an obstacle in our relationship with God and a stumbling block to becoming a disciple that is up to Jesus...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 21 – Employed as a Disciple?
March 07, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 27.7 MBFrom yesterday's reflection, we learned that God, who seeks our greatest good, knows very well how we can obtain the greatest strength and grace from Him. He has graciously given us two pieces of divine wisdom, assisting us in fulfilling the mission of being Christians, so that God's plan may be fully realized in us. The first wisdom teaches us to "seek heavenly things first," entrusting other matters and worries to God for Him to take over and care for on our behalf. The second wi...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 20 – Divine Wisdom Duo
March 06, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27 MBYesterday, we experienced the essence of God and how it revealed some enlightening truths to us. These revelations help us better understand why God has such high expectations of us and assist us in responding to His various invitations with the right mindset and actions. One thing we must always remember is that no matter how high the expectations, no matter how difficult the path, the nature of God gives us a guarantee: that God will not allow us to pay a higher price than if we ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 19 – What God’s Nature Reveals to Us
March 05, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.7 MBYesterday, in our reflection, we inferred three key points from the nature of God. For ease of reference, we will call these three key points as the Three Revelations of God's Nature. The first revelation: Out of love for us, God is willing to do all things and become all things. This revelation reminds us that God is willing to bestow grace upon us unceasingly and boundlessly. The second revelation: God will do anything to save us at all cost. This demonstrates God's characteristi...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 18 – The First Step in Returning God's Love
March 04, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MBIn the reflection of the past week on the encounter between the rich young man and Jesus, one particularly thought-provoking point emerged. What Jesus asked of the rich young man is also what He asks of each of us Christians who long for eternal life. Jesus said to the rich young man, "Go, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross." (Mark 10:21) We can’t help but wonder, "It can’t be that serious, righ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 17 – A Love that Knows No Limit
March 03, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.4 MB"Who do you say that I am?" This is a simple question that Jesus asked His disciples, and it is also a question that is constantly asked to each of us who follow Him today. This question reveals God's profound desire for a deep and unique relationship with each one of us. In the past, present, and future, there is no one else in the world who can take the place that each of us holds in the heart of God. If, upon reflecting on yesterday, this question from Jesus still lingers in you...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 16 – “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
March 01, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.4 MBOn the sixteenth day of retreat, you might have a question: why does it seem like we haven't yet touched upon the main topic, which focuses on "finding God in all things"? In fact, while this theme is important, it is not our ultimate goal. I hope that over the past fifteen days, you have realized that the ultimate objective of this retreat is to establish a true and intimate relationship with God through a deep and correct understanding of the God in whom we believe. Any misunderst...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 15 – Ironclad Proof of His Love
February 29, 2024 22:13 - 13 minutes - 30 MBYesterday we mentioned that God interacts with us in different roles and images in order to meet our unique needs. What evidence do we have in the Scripture that this is the nature of God? Let’s look for some clues from one of the greatest apostles in the Bible! In the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 9, verses 19 to 23, he says, “For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 14 – “Tailor-made” Image of God?
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.4 MBYesterday, we mentioned the importance of seeking and recognizing the role and image of God in our lives. One thing we need to bear in mind is that at different stages of our life, faith, and spiritual growth, God communicates and interacts with us in different roles and images, and this is entirely normal. Moreover, even the same image may be presented differently in different individuals. This variation is due to the unique circumstances of a particular stage in our lives, tailore...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 13 – Seeking the Image of God
February 27, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 31.4 MBAs we build our relationships with God, we need to fully understand God's actual role in our lives. Mutual understanding of our respective roles and positions can help and guide us in establishing an appropriate way of interacting—how to treat, respect, accept, trust, understand and cooperate with each other. These principles of human interaction also apply to our relationship with God. On this basis, building an intimate relationship becomes much easier. With a good relationship wi...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 12 – How to Straighten the Path of Our Relationship with the Lord?
February 26, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MBThe encounter between the rich young man and Jesus did not lead to a better outcome for him. Apart from the fact that he was unwilling to let go of his possessions, the core issue was that he didn't truly trust Jesus, the "Good Teacher" he had sought. Ironically, the person he longed for turned out to be someone he didn't trust! But why couldn't this trust be established? The reason might be that he firmly believed his many possessions were the result of his hard work, and have noth...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 11 – Want a breakthrough in your relationship with God?
February 25, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.7 MBAt this stage of the retreat, especially after the reflection on the tenth day, I hope you can sense that in choosing Jesus as the love of our lives and in responding to and living out God's call, there is a clear disparity between our willing hearts and our practical actions. We must never rely solely on subjective feelings to determine whether we have established an intimate relationship with God, or use our own one-sided understanding to determine whether we have met the requirem...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 10 – The One and Only Path
February 23, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MBIn the Gospel of Mark, chapter 10, verses 17 to 22, it is written: “As he (Jesus) was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” He...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 9 – The Safest Investment
February 22, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 28.6 MBHow absurd it is for us Christians to find ourselves becoming God's greatest adversaries. There seems to be no conflict between choosing what you desire, and choosing what God desires. But the heart of the matter is this: what we think is good is often very different from what God thinks is good. In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 6, verses 19 to 21, Jesus said: “ “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; bu...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 8 – The True Rival of the Lord
February 21, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBDid the song "Need You Every Minute" that we used to reflect on and connect with our relationship with God yesterday give you a special, fresh, and warm feeling? I hope yesterday's experience allowed you to savour the realization that our personal relationship with God can be much like that between the best of friends or lovers—very human, affectionate, and sweet. This is especially true when both God and ourselves hold important roles and positions in each other's hearts; the love ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 7 – Need You Every Minute
February 20, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBA week ago, at the beginning of the retreat, I asked everyone a question: Do you desire to find God in all things? I wonder what your answer was. If you have been following this retreat, I believe your answer is yes. But when you think about the theme of this retreat, "Finding God in All Things," what comes to your mind? How does it make you feel? I'm sure you would agree that if you could find your ultimate love in all things, whether it's your favourite "food", "money" that makes ...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 6 – The Beginning of an Amazing Journey
February 19, 2024 22:00 - 10 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the first five days of the retreat, we mentioned that if we are not aware of our need for God, it is difficult for us to have the motivation and desire to establish a relationship with Him, especially since God is not someone we can see or touch. This awareness and awakening can be achieved through several ways. The first is to choose a simple lifestyle and avoid living a luxurious or materially rich life, which will give you the illusion that we can be "self-sufficient". The se...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 5 – Love Speaks from the Heart
February 18, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBSometimes, we feel ignored or excluded by others not because they intentionally alienate us, but rather due to a mistaken impression they have about us. This misconception is often based on a flawed understanding of our preferences, likes, dislikes, or needs. Such misconceptions can easily lead to mismatch in expectations, giving rise to unnecessary misunderstandings. Similarly, the image of God in our minds greatly influences our interactions with Him, thereby affecting our relati...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 4 – “Am I a Part of It?”
February 16, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 27.1 MBLike many of us, you may have had the following experience: You knew that in your circle of friends, an event that you valued very much and looked forward to was coming up, but in the end, you found out you were not invited. The feeling of not being valued, being excluded, being given the cold shoulder, or even being shut out is very painful. The feeling of being rejected and excluded can have a lasting impact on us, and may even hurt us deeply. As the “victim”, if we are open-minde...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 3 – Lord, I Need You!
February 15, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 30.9 MB“A friend in need is a friend indeed” does not only apply to human relationships, but it is also reflected in our relationship with God. God is faithful and His love for us never changes. Yet we only acknowledge God’s faithfulness when we are in need. Whenever we encounter adversity, such as setbacks at work or school, challenges in family and marriage, financial crisis, serious illness of ourselves or our relatives or friends, or the death of a loved one, etc., that is, difficultie...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 2 – “Do you need me?”
February 14, 2024 22:45 - 13 minutes - 30 MBThe theme of "Finding God in All Things" for this year's retreat actually poses an important question to us: "Do we need God?" Or conversely, it is God asking us, "Do you need me?" This is a question worth pondering. In the process of growing up, we are taught to be "independent", to take care of our own needs, and this "handle it yourself" mentality becomes deeply ingrained. "Don't bother others" becomes our mantra. On the surface, it may seem polite and considerate of others, but...
[Finding God in All Things] Day 1 – Do you desire to find God in All Things?
February 13, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the past two years, amid the upheaval of wars and social unrest, the world appears unfamiliar and hostile compared to our previous experiences. People are growing more anxious and restless. We may wonder: Why is God so elusive? Has He turned His gaze away from us? Is He indifferent to the widespread suffering in the world? Is God's omnipresence a mere fiction or a thing of the past? This year's FLL Farmer of Hearts online Lenten retreat, themed "Finding God in All Things," aims ...
[I Thirst] Day 40 – The Perfect Image of Christ
April 07, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MBAccording to the Gospel of John, the first question Jesus asked when He began His ministry was "What are you looking for?" (John 1:38). After Jesus died and resurrected, He said to Mary of Magdala, who was looking for Him in the tomb, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" (John 20:15) These two questions of Jesus echo in history and in our lives. Indeed, life is a "journey of searching" - searching for something, searching for someone. Many people may not be able t...
[I Thirst] Day 39 – Holding On, Letting Go
April 06, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBToday, we, together with the universal church, remember with a heavy heart how our Lord Jesus Christ willingly walked a path of betrayal and extreme humiliation, and was nailed to the cross for us. It was the will of the Father, and the Son willingly obeyed, all because of love! Because of love, the Son took on the form of a slave (cf. Philippians 2:7) and dwelt among us, and never enjoyed the honour and dignity that a king deserves. Jesus was born in a lowly way and lived a humble...
[I Thirst] Day 38 – No Holding Back
April 05, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MBWe need to acknowledge that we are easily deceived, especially by ourselves. For example, we are easily deceived by our own "outward behaviour." As we were growing up, for different reasons and motivations, we learned to do some "window dressing" to gain people's recognition and praise, while making ourselves feel better and feeling like we have fulfilled our duties. As Christians, we may also be deceived by our outward displays of piety, feeling like we have done well, completed ou...
[I Thirst] Day 37 – A Hardened Heart Is a Withered Heart
April 04, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 28.8 MBSome of you may feel a little uneasy when following this retreat, and may think that you are not as bad as described in the contents of the retreat. "I am not that stubborn, not that proud, not that shameless, not treating God that poorly..." Please do not be mistaken. The purpose of this retreat is not to belittle or look down on anyone, nor is it to teach or make anyone feel uncomfortable. However, the theme of "I thirst" involves content that is not to be received just intellectu...
[I Thirst] Day 36 – A Hardened Heart
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB"Feeling thirsty" is a state of being "unsatisfied", a state of "waiting", and a "signal" to us to take action to quench our thirst. No matter how difficult the action may be, it is something within our control, something we can take initiative and act on to relieve our “thirst”. For example, if our desire is to increase our savings , we can work hard to earn money or cut expenses so that we can have more savings. These are results that we can obtain through our efforts and proactiv...
[I Thirst] Day 35 – An Unquestioning Heart
April 02, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 28.6 MBWe have officially entered the Holy Week and also the final phase of our Lenten retreat. Whether you have been accompanying us for the past 34 days of the retreat or have just begun the journey, we invite you to cherish this last stage of preparation for Easter, and through our Lord Jesus Christ, to feel deeply the Father's intense desire for us, and at the same time, deepen our thirst for God. Perhaps, like many of our brothers and sisters, you are worried and anxious about many t...
[I Thirst] Day 34 – The Price Of Freedom
March 31, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 20.9 MBAs we are about to enter the Holy Week - the holiest time of the year, let us prepare ourselves so that we will be in the best spiritual state and have the most awakened heart to accompany our Lord Jesus to enter Jerusalem, into the darkest and most painful moment of His life. Jesus bore the heftiest price for us with only one purpose, that is to use His suffering, death, and resurrection in exchange for our eternal life, so that we can share in the eternal joy with our Heavenly Fa...
[I Thirst] Day 33 – Determining the Anchor of Our Lives
March 30, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 22.8 MBOur life is a continuous process of seeking, and depending on the goals we pursue, we will have different desires. As we age and go through different stages in life, our goals also change, and these goals we pursue shape the trajectory of our lives. It can be said that our life goals affect the ultimate direction and destiny of our lives and shape us into the person we become, with profound impact throughout our lives. Imagine, if the life goals that we pursue were constantly shift...
[I Thirst] Day 32 – Who Is Most Dependable?
March 29, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MBThe most important inspiration from yesterday's reflection is that even if we encounter great challenges and obstacles in our lives, they will not lead us to a dead end because God will not allow that to happen! Just as St. Paul the Apostle wrote in 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to ...
[I Thirst] Day 31 – The Key to Abundant Life
March 28, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 24.3 MBThe key point of yesterday’s retreat was that if we don't want to be weighed down by the endless desires in our lives, we need to prioritize our desires. The key is to put our "thirst for God" as the top priority, then our other desires will be put in the right order easily. Amazingly, this solution is also the key to living a life of freedom and abundance. There are many examples in the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels that illustrate this truth. For example, Jesus liberated the ...