The Gentle Voice of Love Within

We must learn to trust the voice within us that speaks from our True Self, the part of us that aligns with love, kindness, and inclusivity. When we listen deeply to this voice, we are able to act with grace and humility. God's voice does not come with harshness or accusation, but with tenderness and subtlety. It is never about control or making others feel small. Instead, we are called to recognize the difference between the positive flow that leads us toward life and the negative resistance that holds us back. God never leads by guilt or shame! God leads by loving the soul at ever-deeper levels, not by shaming at superficial levels. When we receive grace, we can pass it on to others with the same gentleness. This is how we can trust we are hearing God.

May we trust the gentle voice of love within,
leading us deeper in grace, free from guilt and shame.

(inspired by Richard Rohr, The Universal Christ; A Spring within Us)