Discernment

Today, I was very aware that there is a big difference between someone who has a firm but theoretical concept of the loving presence of God versus someone who has a “knowing” of that presence.  I find that I have little patience for someone who has a theoretical knowledge, no matter how well presented.  I also find that I have a great deal of respect for the knowing, no matter how it is expressed, even when the words “God” or “love” are not used.  I believe that I can sense the difference, whether they agree with me or not.