The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

When the Path Looks Different than You Expected 🐑 // TGP Episode 151 (Found, Advent 2023)

Dec 27, 2023

This podcast episode explores the changing perception of God throughout life and the parallels between intimacy in personal relationships and with God. It also discusses unexpected paths and divine guidance, the importance of consoling for peace, and pursuing purity in all aspects of life. The concept of the good shepherd and being a lamb is also explored.

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Developing a personal relationship with God and experiencing His presence is fundamental to being on the right path.

Regular confession is necessary for maintaining a right relationship with God, and it should be integrated with other spiritual practices for a holistic approach to growth and healing.

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The Gift of Intimacy with God

The podcast episode explores the joy and intimacy of experiencing God. The host shares personal insights about falling in love with God's holy face and exploring the nuances of His character as the Good Shepherd. The episode emphasizes the importance of valuing and seeking a personal relationship with God rather than focusing on external signs of His presence. It highlights the invitation to intimacy and the delight of being known by God. The main point is that knowing and experiencing the face of God is fundamental to being on the right path.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Changing Face of God

4min

The Velvet Rope and the Intimacy of God

6min

Unexpected Paths and Divine Guidance

6min

The Burden of Babysitting Anxiety

2min

The Importance of Consoling for Peace

15min

The Importance of Pursuing Purity

16min

The Good Shepherd and Being a Lamb

7min

Resources mentioned: Jackie Hill Perry on making wise decisions: https://youtu.be/GxMwhTl6dHQ?si=3s8gQv6ajJNivZ3b Deeper Examination of Conscience: https://spiritualdirection.com/exam Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacque Philippe: https://amzn.to/477ty4r Lamb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carew_ellington/video/7303329537906052394?_r=1&_t=8hYGJwYhmGt New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload! SUBSCRIBE to our free daily devotions: https://blessedisshe.net/subscribe/ Check our our FREE RESOURCES for you: https://blessedisshe.net/free-resources/ Catholic Resources + How To Guides: https://blessedisshe.net/catholic-resources-how-to-guides/ Download our FREE study guide: https://blessedisshe.net/study-guide/ Find out more: https://blessedisshe.net/about/ Check out our Shop: https://blessedisshe.net/shop Shop our Amazon favs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blessedisshe Follow along on Insta: http://instagram.com/blessedisshe__/ Blessed is She is a sisterhood of Catholic women who want to grow together in their Catholic faith. We create beautiful and accessible resources, products, and experiences to foster community and deepen faith, both online and in person. We invite you into this community, no matter where you are on your walk with Christ. You belong here.

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