On Readiness and Grace (Field Notes, No. 1)

The reflection emphasizes the importance of heart readiness for growth, highlighting practices to cultivate openness and receive divine grace.

By Kim Prieto

This morning, as I sat with my journal and asked God what I needed to release, Matthew 13 rose gently to the surface.

I wrote:

“This morning, I feel like a dry, wilted plant—trying to root in rocky soil, surrounded by weeds, and exposed to unpredictable weather. But even in all that, my roots still feel strong.”

It wasn’t poetic. Just honest.

Not thriving—but still anchored.

And that’s where this reflection began.

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