God's Voice Within Quotes

“If we take an honest look at the mistakes we've made, we'll see that many of them were a reaction to unnamed fear within us.”
― Mark E. Thibodeaux, God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will

“A thorough reading of the Gospels would reveal that perhaps the most persistent command from God is not about sex or violence or a lack of religious practice but rather about not being afraid.”
― Mark E. Thibodeaux, God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will

“by making good decisions, we can bring ourselves closer to God. And moving closer to God means moving closer to a life of peace-and joy.”
― Mark E. Thibodeaux, God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will

“it helpful to draw pictures or diagrams, another way to work visually with the interior life.
Figure 5: Four Ways to Prepare for Desolation 1. Observe the course of thoughts. 2. Look out for false consolation. 3. Attend to vulnerabilities. 4. Seek God in your painful past.
Another purpose for journaling while in consolation is the simple gathering of evidence. It is in consolation when we see things as they really are-that is, we are able to see the goodness of God's creation inside us and all around us. Our assessments of relationships, of our own strengths and gifts, and of our friendship”
― Mark E. Thibodeaux, God's Voice Within: The Ignatian Way to Discover God's Will