The Inner Life
God takes note and delights in the development of our inner life! Like the formation of bones in a growing baby, things may begin to feel more solid in our inner life. We may move from the more subtle noticing that “something is different,” into a place where the very life of God seems to circulate more freely in our being.
We have a sense that we are “becoming” and that our formation is ongoing and anticipate that there is more in store for us. We may feel moved to ask God: What do you see happening in me?
While we don’t know what is in store, or what may be coming next, God’s grace may provide a trust that God has and always knows the “shape” of our days.
The Life Within You Letters
Mom, Mom, Mom! I’m so excited! I have legs and feet and toes, and arms and hands and fingers – I can’t wait to run to you and hug you in my arms, to run my fingers in your hair! I can open and close my hands and as my body keeps developing, I like to move around. I’m so excited! I think I just peed – I did! I did just pee!
By the way I know if I am a boy or girl, I could tell you but wouldn’t you rather wait and be surprised?
Love your little peapod.
When you consider or reflect on the reality of your “inner life”, how have you experienced God with you, loving you, or speaking to you?
Additional Resources:
The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Margaret Silf (Loyola Press)
InnerVisions Healthcare in Des Moines InnerVisions HealthCare is a faith-based provider of free and compassionate medical care services, education, resources and support for women and their families facing crisis pregnancies, empowering themselves to make life-affirming decisions.
How Big is My Baby (Week by Week Comparison) by BabyCenter . We see the little peapod reference above! Seeing the comparisons can be a helpful (& fun) way to understand the size of the new life, for the parents, siblings, and extended family members!