Rule of thumb: The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it.
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I have learned that much of my spiritual progress does not come directly from God, but through my ability to humble myself and hear Him speak through imperfect people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Spiritual growth often comes from humility and being open to lessons from others.
In this quote, Francis Frangipane highlights the importance of humility in one's spiritual journey. It suggests that the path to spiritual progress is not solely about direct communication with the divine, but rather through interactions with others, even those who are imperfect. By being humble and receptive, we can learn valuable lessons that contribute to our spiritual development.
Themes
HumilitySpiritual GrowthLearningImperfect PeopleCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a church sermon discussing the importance of community in spiritual growth.
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