I see the hand of God in so many places. You are faithful, O God. You gently teach me, when I listen, and show me that I don't know everything. How precious You are. You overwhelm me with Your goodness.

Father, I believe in You for Leo Garza's healing. For his body to be restored and cancer to be routed and destroyed. Thank you that Jeanette sees the doctors' pronouncement and words of death over Leo as a glorious opportunity for YOU to be glorified. Heal Him, Beloved One of Israel. Touch him - allow Your precious blood to flow through his veins and set his body right. Destroy the cancer that seeks to destroy him. You are mighty, God. You alone, O Lord, are worthy.

What about the mystics?

I am trying to understand the concept of the mystics in early Christianity - St. Theresa, St. Francis, etc.

Is this is a valid thing or something from a time past that we can't recapture today? What about contemplative prayer? I've read some articles that state this is more new age than Christianity.

But what about those who feel as if they don't really fit in this world? Those who hunger deeply for presence of God, to catch a whiff of the scent of Jesus and Heaven?

I realize that lifestyle is romanticized, yet who can help but yearn for the solitude to linger with Him, to be swept away and romanced by the Lover of our souls?

Oh, Jesus. I am so lonely for You.