Farmer of Hearts - How Not to Miss God’s Voice

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)

Over the past few days, we have reflected together on repentance, a contrite heart, humility, and facing pride. Today, we go deeper into the attitude of pride. Pride not only hurts our relationships with others—it can completely block the voice of God. It convinces us that our thoughts are better than His. Consider the words of St. John the Baptist: “He must increase, and I must decrease”. (John 3:30) To truly live these words, we must uproot pride completely. Pride is called the “root of all sin” because it is often the starting point of everything that goes wrong in the human heart.

Pride is the desire to be number one—above God and above others. It whispers within us: “I know best. I don’t need help. My plan is perfect.” We pursue success and attempt to control our lives through our own plans, schedules, and opinions, saying, “This is my way, and it is the best way.” Yet deep within, this is a form of rebellion—much like the devil who once desired to place himself on the same level as God. Today this pride may appear in many ways: when we ignore the advice of family members, when we skip prayer because we are “too busy,” or when we dismiss the teachings of the Church because they do not align with our personal views. Pride makes us deaf to God’s call in the ordinary events of daily life.

Now listen again to God’s clear response in the Book of Isaiah: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)

Imagine yourself standing on the ground and looking up at the endless sky. God’s wisdom is that high above ours. Our thoughts are limited, like small paths winding across the earth—twisting and easily leading us astray. But God’s ways are vast, guiding us toward true life and peace. Pride resists this truth. It tries to climb higher by its own strength, yet ultimately it leads only to loneliness and dryness of heart.

Do you remember the two images from Day 18? They fit perfectly here.

First, become a beggar before God. Not proudly demanding, but humbly asking for what we cannot give ourselves: grace, wisdom, and forgiveness.

Second, be like a humble earth. Valleys receive the most rain because they are low; mountains shed the rain away. If we remain on the “high ground” of pride, the Word of God—like life-giving rain—simply runs off. But when we lower ourselves, God’s Word can penetrate deeply into the soil of our hearts and bring forth new life. Let us ask ourselves: Where am I standing too high? At work? In my relationships with family? Or in my own plans?

St. Francis of Assisi lived this truth in a simple yet powerful way. He renounced everything—home, wealth, and comfort—and lived by begging for food, trusting entirely in God alone. In the rule he wrote for his brothers, Francis warned them to beware of pride and self-concern, to remain humble in hardship, and to love those who hurt them. Francis was able to hear God’s voice clearly because he willingly made himself small—serving the poor and praising God through all creation. His life proclaims a powerful message: when we stop relying only on ourselves, we begin to hear God.

Pride within us says, “I can handle everything my own way.” Yet God’s ways are higher—filled with surprises that heal and set us free. Let us honestly admit it: our own thoughts often lead to stress and mistakes, while God’s ways lead to joy.

Now imagine yourself kneeling before God like a beggar, your heart open. Feel yourself like soft soil waiting for rain.

Today, what in your life needs to “decrease”? Surrender it to God.

Let us once again ponder the Word of God:

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)

Reflection

Where do I insist on my own will rather than God’s will, thereby blocking His voice?

How does pride make me so self-reliant that I forget I am merely a beggar before God?

In what areas of my life do I play god, deciding good and evil on my own?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, my merciful Savior, forgive my arrogance. I have dared to place my proud yet fleeting thoughts above Your eternal wisdom. I confess my rebellion in insisting that my will is best, while ignoring Your higher ways.

Uproot this sinful root within my heart. Teach me to kneel before You like a beggar, pleading for Your grace; like humble earth in the valley, thirsting for the rain of Your Word.

Just as St. Francis of Assisi embraced poverty in order to hear You more clearly, strip away my self-sufficiency. May You increase, and may I decrease. Renew my heart so that I may once again hear what You desire to say to me.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God’s word, which is also at work in you believers.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

Yesterday, we encountered the joyful obedience of John the Baptist: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30) Through humility, we learned to shift our focus from ourselves to God, creating an interior space for the voice of the Lord. But how can we maintain this space? How can we allow the voice of Christ to truly echo within our hearts? Today, let us apply this joyful self-decreasing to the practice of listening.

“Humility” not only creates space for God directly; it also paves the way for Him to speak to us through others.

The Apostle Paul gives thanks that the Thessalonians were able to discern in his preaching the word of God. They did not treat Paul’s message as merely human opinion, but gladly received it as a word that came from God. Because of this, the word of God was able to take root and bear fruit in their hearts. This reflects the same spirit we see in John the Baptist: a willingness to shift the focus away from ourselves and toward God, and also toward what God may be saying to us through others. When we lower ourselves, God can make others channels of His grace for us.

God often chooses to speak to us through the people around us. Yet how many times have we, out of pride, refused to listen to the voices of our parents, spouses, children, colleagues, or even strangers—and in doing so missed the promptings of the Holy Spirit? Envy and pride can make us spiritually deaf. Envy often springs from pride; it causes us to see others as rivals rather than as messengers of God. We must resist this attitude with goodwill and humility. If we are not humble enough to listen to the people whom God places along our life’s journey, we will inevitably miss the voice that God is speaking through them.

Today, let us put into practice the spirit of John the Baptist: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” How can we step back so that the light of Christ may shine? First, practice silence in conversation. When someone speaks to you today, do not begin forming your rebuttal in your mind before they have finished speaking. Instead, simply stand and listen attentively. Second, embrace small or unexpected humiliations. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that accepting moderate humiliation is a powerful remedy that heals our pride and restrains the excessive swelling of our souls. Today, when you are misunderstood or overlooked, resist the urge to defend yourself immediately. Let it go, and offer this small “decrease” to God.

Let us once again reflect on the insight that these words of the Apostle Paul reveal to us:

“We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God’s word, which is also at work in you believers.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13)

Reflection

In conversations, do I stand and listen like St. John the Baptist, or do I compete for attention?

How does pride cause me to see others as opponents, causing me to miss the voice of God that is spoken through them?

What attitudes—such as envy or defensiveness—prevent me from seeing the people around me as messengers of God?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for reminding me through today’s reflection that You often speak to me through the people around me. Yet because of my self-centeredness and pride, I have missed the words You wished to say to me.

Teach me to imitate the humility of St. John the Baptist. Remove my pride, and help me to hear Your voice through others.

Today I am willing to practice silence in conversation, to notice Your presence in others, and to listen to what You are saying to me through them.

Speak, Lord; Your servant is listening.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:29-30)

Yesterday, we reflected on the importance of a contrite and broken heart for hearing the voice of God. We saw how true repentance acts like a hammer that shatters the hardened walls of our pride, allowing God to enter. But once those walls collapse, what comes next? When our hearts finally open up and we let go of ourselves, how should we cultivate this newly cleared space so that the voice of God may truly resound within it? If we want to attune our spiritual ears to God’s “channel,” we must adopt a most fundamental attitude: humility.

To understand this posture of humility, let us look at the example of St. John the Baptist. Imagine the scene described in the Gospel of John: at that time, John the Baptist’s influence was at its height. Crowds were flocking to the wilderness to hear him preach. Yet when Jesus began His public ministry, John did not cling to his own “stage” or popularity. Instead, he displayed remarkable humility. He called himself “the friend of the bridegroom.” He even declared: “He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:29-30)

Notice John’s posture: he stands and listens. His greatest joy was not to be the centre of attention or the loudest voice in the crowd; his greatest joy was to hear the voice of the bridegroom. In order to preserve this immense joy, John reveals to us the ultimate secret for aligning ourselves with the frequency of God’s voice: I must decrease. Only when I continually make myself smaller can the bridegroom’s voice grow louder within me.

But what does it mean spiritually to “decrease”? In the spiritual tradition, decreasing means becoming like the earth. Just as the earth lies beneath the heavens in order to receive the rain, the listener must place himself in the lowest position, humbling himself so that he may receive God’s teaching. The Book of Sirach exhorts us: “The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself; so you will find favor in the sight of the Lord.” (Sirach 3:18) St. Bonaventure profoundly notes that humility is the gateway to wisdom, because it "teaches the nothingness of man and the greatness of God."

When we turn our gaze away from self-centeredness toward the greatness of God, we create a vast space within our souls—and God immediately rushes in to fill that space! The Scriptures promise that God opens the door in a special way to those who adopt a lowly posture and personally teaches them. The Magnificat of the Blessed Virgin Mary echoes this truth: “He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” (Luke 1:52) The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that humility is the very foundation of our communication with God, because "man is a beggar before God." (CCC 2559). If we refuse to become beggars, we will never hear the voice of the King.

Humility is not self-hatred; it simply means thinking of ourselves less. It is a daily choice—a decision to embrace dependence on God rather than on the endless noise, ambition, and self-sufficiency of this world.

God is always speaking, but His voice is broadcast only on the frequency of humility. If our minds are filled with the echoes of our own ego, the Word will have no space to take root. Let us strive to imitate the lowly earth—humbly receptive, quiet and peaceful, always ready to bear fruit. Let us find true joy in becoming “the friend of the bridegroom,” and quietly repeat in our hearts: Lord Jesus, You must increase, and I must decrease.

Let us once again meditate on the humble declaration of John the Baptist:

“The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:29-30)

Reflection

In which areas of my life do I still insist that I must increase, rather than allowing Christ to take centre stage?

Do I sincerely see myself as “a beggar before God”, or do I treat prayer as a transaction in which I dictate the terms?

As I seek to live as “the friend of the bridegroom,” am I willing not to be the main character, but simply to stand aside and rejoice in hearing God’s voice through the people around me?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, forgive me, for my pride and ambition often drown out Your gentle voice. Grant me a heart like that of John the Baptist—joyful and obedient. Strip away my desire to be noticed. Teach me the profound meaning of “decreasing,” so that my heart may become like the lowly earth—quiet and peaceful, humbly receptive, and longing for the living water of Your Holy Spirit.

Grant me a humble heart, that I may hear Your voice speaking through the people around me.

Lord Jesus, You must increase, and I must decrease.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17)

Yesterday, we came to understand that a repentant heart can remove the obstacles between us and God. Today, we want to explore more deeply the nature of this heart. The Psalmist tells us that God does not merely desire external sacrifices; what He truly longs for is a “broken and contrite heart.”

Jesus not only commands us to repent; He is also deeply drawn to those who possess such a broken heart, and He actively praises them. To understand why this is the key to hearing God’s voice, we must look at two powerful encounters in the Gospel of Luke: the Pharisee and the tax collector, and the sinful woman in the house of Simon the Pharisee.

“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’” (Luke 18:13)

“Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” (Luke 7:47)

St. Thomas Aquinas explains that the word “contrite” literally means “to be crushed into pieces.” A contrite heart is one in which pride has been completely shattered by a deep awareness of one’s sinfulness and a desperate longing for God.

Consider the Pharisee in the temple. He performed all the right external religious practices—fasting twice a week and giving a tenth of his income. Yet his heart had become completely hardened. He was self-righteous, contemptuous of others, and convinced that he had no need for forgiveness. His mind was filled with praise for himself, even praying, “God, I thank you that I am not like other people.” As a result, he was completely deaf to God’s voice.

The tax collector, however, stood far off, beating his breast, crushed by the weight of his own unworthiness. He relied entirely on God’s mercy rather than on his own strength or religious “resume”. Jesus tells us that this man went home “justified.” God will never despise a heart that has shed its pride and stands vulnerable before Him.

St. Augustine reminds us that the true humility of a penitent is like that of Abraham, who confessed: “I am but earth and ashes.” When we acknowledge that we are ashes, our ears are finally open to the Good Shepherd.

This leads us to a deeper spiritual truth about our ability to listen: if we do not have an intimate, loving relationship with God, we cannot hear His voice.

Think again of the sinful woman who wept at Jesus’ feet. Simon the Pharisee judged her and was disgusted by her past. He considered himself a good person; he did not feel that he owed God anything. But Jesus revealed a spiritual law: “The one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.”

This sinful woman clearly knew the ugliness and weight of her sins. She felt shameful, yet she had great faith that Jesus could heal her. When she experienced His lavish forgiveness, an ocean of gratitude and love was unleashed from within her heart.

Here lies the secret: love is the frequency on which God speaks.

If we are like the Pharisee—believing we are “already good enough” and do not need forgiveness—we will not be grateful. Without gratitude, our love for God becomes distant, cold, and transactional. If your heart is not burning with love for Him, how can you recognize the gentle, quiet whisper of the Good Shepherd?

The woman’s sins were forgiven, and Jesus said to her, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Her contrition instantly united her heart with the heart of Christ.

Today, let us examine our spiritual lives. Do we rely on our Catholic routines—such as attending Mass or saying prayers—while secretly harboring within us a judgmental, self-righteous Pharisee? Do we look down on others while forgetting how deeply we ourselves need God’s mercy?

Let us ask God to give us a crushed and contrite heart. For when we realize how much we have been forgiven, we will love God passionately. And in that fervent, grateful love, the voice of God becomes clearer than ever before.

Now take a moment to meditate again on the message of this Scripture:

“The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17)

Reflection

When I pray, do I come before God with a list of my good deeds and complaints about others, or do I come empty-handed, relying only on His mercy? Am I willing to allow my pride to be “crushed” so that God’s voice can finally penetrate the walls of my self-reliance?

Jesus said, “The one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” God has forgiven me and granted me such immense grace. Have I gradually become numb, forgetting to thank Him from the depths of my heart? Is my love for God passionate, or merely transactional?

Am I substituting genuine sorrow for my sins with merely going through the motions of religious rituals? Does my heart truly feel how my sins have offended a God who loves me so deeply?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, my beloved Good Shepherd, today I come before You not with my achievements, but with my brokenness.

Forgive me for the times I have acted like a Pharisee, blinded by my own self-righteousness and deaf to Your gentle voice.

Grant me a truly crushed and contrite heart—a heart that You will never despise. Help me to recognize the weight of my sin so that I may experience the immeasurable depth of Your mercy.

Lord, because You have forgiven me so abundantly, grant that I may love You ever more deeply. Tune my heart to the frequency of Your love, so that I may always hear Your call and follow You faithfully.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)

Yesterday, we reflected on the need for a pure and undivided heart in order to see and hear God. But when we fall, how can we restore that purity? At the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, He revealed to us the most important key, and said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)

Why was this Jesus’ first proclamation? Because the Kingdom of God is a reality that is breaking into our world, and within it God is constantly speaking to us. Yet if we do not repent, we simply cannot hear Him. If we do not want to miss God’s voice, we must understand that repentance is not a once-and-for-all event, but a daily process of tuning our spiritual ears.

In our spiritual lives, sin is like a thick wall or a disconnected wire. It blocks God’s grace and creates a great barrier and gulf of communication between us and the Good Shepherd. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that interior repentance is “a radical reorientation of our whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all our heart.” (CCC 1431) When we cling stubbornly to sin, our spiritual senses become numb. We can no longer feel God’s presence, and we become deaf to His guidance. Repentance shatters this wall. Just as clearing the silt from a river channel allows the blocked water to flow again, repentance removes the obstacles that hinder God’s grace, allowing His voice to flow freely into our souls.

Repentance requires profound humility. St. Thomas Aquinas warned that people often resist the truth because of pride, yet the fruit of repentance is to know the truth and to be set free from the snare of the devil.

Pride tells us that we do not need guidance, leading us to rely on our own flawed intuition instead of turning to God for direction. The humility born of repentance helps us clearly see our weakness and sinfulness. When we acknowledge that we are lost sheep, we naturally stop listening to our own inflated ego and instead lift our ears to seek the voice of the Good Shepherd.

Sin is by nature self-centered; it causes us to see only ourselves and to become absorbed in our own desires, ambitions, and wounds. Repentance breaks this self-centered cycle. It frees us from selfishness and redirects our entire focus toward God and others. Yet repentance is not merely about fixating on our faults and sins; more importantly, it leads us to discover God’s love for us. When we are immersed in this love, we realize how deeply sin has separated us from God, and our longing to hear His voice is rekindled.

To maintain a repentant heart, we must break the bad habits of rationalizing our sins, avoiding confession, and stubbornly relying on ourselves. Instead, we must cultivate the good habit of daily examination. St. Ignatius recommends that we pray each day, asking the Lord for an interior knowledge and hatred of our sins so that we may correct ourselves and put our lives back in order. He also strongly encourages frequent confession, noting that a soul prepared through repentance and the Sacraments not only receives help to avoid falling into sin, but also preserves the increase of grace. (Spiritual Exercises, First Week).

Today, let us ask the Lord to grant us the grace of true repentance, to remove every obstacle, and to open our hearts to receive the Good News of His Kingdom.

Let us once again listen to the teaching of Jesus:

“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)

Reflection

In my life, is there an unconfessed sin, resentment, or rationalized bad habit that stands like a wall between God and me?

In what areas of my life am I relying entirely on my own wisdom or intuition, refusing to humbly seek God’s guidance? How does this pride make me spiritually “deaf”?

Do I have the habit of making a daily examination of consciousness? Am I willing to commit myself to frequent confession in order to clear the “static” from my spiritual receiver?

Today’s Prayer

Merciful Abba Father, I admit that my pride and stubbornness often block Your grace and drown out Your voice in my life.

Grant me sincere humility to recognize my sinfulness, and give me the courage to turn to You with all my heart. Remove my selfish desires and shatter the walls of my self-reliance.

May the sacrament of Your forgiveness cleanse my soul, so that I may hear the call of the Good Shepherd and follow Him with joy into Your Kingdom.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

Over the past few days of reflection, we have come to realize that we need to rely completely on the Good Shepherd. We know that the Good Shepherd is speaking and guiding—but why is it so difficult for us to hear His voice?

Our minds and hearts are often cluttered, distracted, and divided. At the beginning of His public ministry, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed to us the key to tuning our inner receiver: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

What does “pure in heart” mean? When we hear the word “pure,” we often think only of avoiding impure thoughts or actions. However, spiritual purity carries a deeper and broader meaning. St. Thomas Aquinas teaches us that purity of heart is primarily related to our “affections”—that is, what we love and desire. A pure heart is an “undivided” heart. It does not serve two masters but remains single-minded and focused. The Catechism reminds us that the Beatitudes are meant to “purify our hearts in order to teach us to love God above all things”. (CCC 1728) Purity of heart means that God is your ultimate desire; everything else is secondary.

How does this purity help us connect with God? Picture a pond: if you stir up the mud at the bottom, the water becomes cloudy, and you cannot see your reflection. But when the surface is still and the sediment settles, the water becomes clear like a mirror. When our hearts are stirred by worldly ambitions, vanity, and an unceasing desire for material things, our inner vision becomes blurred. The Beatitudes compel us to make decisive choices in the face of worldly goods. When we let go of our attachment to worldly splendour and allow the “sediment” of distractions in our hearts to settle, our affections are purified. This clarity enables us to “see God” in daily life and to establish a deep and intimate relationship with Him. In such a relationship, we no longer regard God as a distant and demanding supervisor, but as the true home of our hearts.

This state of purity is the basic condition for listening to God’s voice. In the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius of Loyola points out that the purpose of spiritual exercises is “to rid itself of all the disordered tendencies, and, after it is rid, to seek and find the Divine Will”. (Spiritual Exercises, no. 21) These “disordered tendencies” are the noises of our self-centeredness, fears, and worldly desires.

Purity of heart helps us discern the Shepherd’s voice amid other competing noises. When your heart is pure, the false promises of the “hired hand” lose their appeal. In order to shut out the noise, we must ask God for the grace to recognize our sins and to turn away from worldly and vain pursuits.

St. Francis can help us walk the path of purity. By appropriating nothing for themselves, Franciscans achieved “the peak of the highest poverty,” becoming “poor in things but rich in virtues”. (Later Rule, no. 6) Such radical detachment is “purity of heart” in action. Because he possessed nothing, St. Francis was free from conflicting anxieties. The noise of the world was silenced, and he was able to hear the Shepherd’s voice with perfect clarity.

Let us once again meditate on this Gospel verse:

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

Reflections

What is currently stirring up the “mud” in my heart? Which worldly ambitions, anxieties, or attachments are clouding the waters within me so that I cannot see God?

Do I love God above all things, or am I trying to serve God while at the same time investing myself equally in worldly pursuits—such as the approval of others, a sense of achievement, pleasure, or material wealth?

St. Francis warned us not to let daily work extinguish the spirit of prayer. Today, how can I fulfill my daily responsibilities without losing my inner focus on the Shepherd?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, You promised that the pure in heart shall see God. Yet I so often come before You with a divided heart—one clouded by attachment to worldly things, selfish ambitions, and fears. For this, I feel ashamed.

Grant me the grace of true purity. Purify my affections, that I may love You above all things.

Help me to cast off all distractions that disturb my spiritual life. Like St. Francis, give me the courage to detach myself from everything that competes with Your voice, so that my heart may be wholly turned toward You.

Lord, quiet my heart, so that in this stillness I may see Your face and hear Your gentle call.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will listen to my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd… My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:16, 27)

Yesterday, we reflected on the difference between the Good Shepherd and the hired hand. Today, we turn our attention to the nature of the sheep—that is, to our own nature—and to why we are absolutely incapable of navigating the wilderness of this world on our own.

In the animal kingdom, sheep are extremely vulnerable. They have no sharp teeth or claws to fend off wolves, no camouflage to hide from predators, and they have a notoriously poor sense of direction. Once a sheep wanders off, it cannot find its way home by itself; it must be “found.” Spiritually, we are exactly the same. We cannot navigate our lives on our own, because our spiritual vision is clouded by sin, and the terrain of life is filled with hidden dangers. We need the Good Shepherd. Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27) Therefore, following Him is not merely a moral choice; it is a matter of life and death.

A shepherd usually carries a staff with a curved hook at the top. What is this staff for? It is not used to beat the sheep, but to guide them and to pull them back when they wander too close to the edge of a cliff. How do we recognize His staff in our lives? God’s guidance often appears as a gentle correction. It may be a sudden pang of conscience when we are about to make a selfish decision; it may be a closed door in our career that redirects us toward a better path. We must learn to love the Shepherd’s staff, trusting that when He pulls us back from what we desire, He is actually saving us from a fall.

In order to perceive His guidance more keenly, we must break the bad habit of “self-reliance.” When we insist on controlling every outcome, plan every detail without prayer, and rely solely on our own intelligence, we forget who we are and imagine ourselves to be sheep pretending to play the role of shepherd. This produces anxiety and spiritual deafness. Instead, we must cultivate the habit of “spiritual discernment.” St. Ignatius of Loyola teaches us to pay attention to the “movements” of the soul. If our thoughts and decisions bring true peace, tranquility, and rest, this is a clear sign that the good spirit—the Shepherd—is guiding us. But if our thoughts bring unrest, confusion, and rob us of our original peace, that is the voice of the enemy. Developing a daily habit of silence and practicing the “Examen”—reviewing our day together with God—can help us tune our ears to His unique frequency.

St. Francis of Assisi once again becomes our model. How did St. Francis become so docile to the Shepherd’s voice? He realized that when we are preoccupied with managing wealth, reputation, and possessions, our minds become so noisy that we cannot hear the Shepherd’s voice. By letting go of worldly anxieties, St. Francis acknowledged his radical dependence on God. He became a true sheep, waiting each day for the Shepherd’s provision.

Today, let us stop trying to navigate this wilderness on our own. Let us lay down the illusion of independence, fully embrace our need for Him, and listen carefully for the gentle tap of His staff.

Let us meditate once again on the revelation this Gospel offers us:

“I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will listen to my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd… My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:16, 27)

Reflection

In which areas of my life am I still pretending to be the “shepherd,” unwilling to accept that I am a “sheep” who needs to be led?

Can I recall a time when God closed a door or pulled me back from something I deeply desired? Can I now see how His “staff” was protecting me at that time?

St. Francis found complete dependence on God through “simplicity”. What concrete steps can I take today to simplify my life and deepen my trust in God’s providential care?

Today’s Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus, I confess that I often stray from the right path, relying on my limited vision and wisdom to face the many dangers of this world. Help me to embrace my dependence on You and to acknowledge You as my true Shepherd.

Grant me humility, that I may sincerely accept and gladly welcome the guiding staff You use—even when it pulls me back from my selfish desires and personal ambitions. Free me from the habits and bondage of “self-reliance,” and teach me to cultivate a spirit of quiet discernment, so that I may recognize the peace You give.

Through the intercession of Saint Francis, grant me the spirit of poverty, so that after clearing away the noise of the world, I may hear Your voice clearly and follow You safely into Your fold.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:11–15)

Yesterday, we learned how to distinguish the gentle voice of the shepherd from the accusatory voice of the thief. Today, Jesus deepens this image by introducing a third character: the hired hand.

In our modern lives, the “hired hand” symbolizes those things we rely on—things that promise us security but abandon us when the “wolves” of suffering, illness, or death attack. “Wealth” is a hired hand; it promises security, but when a loved one dies, it cannot buy peace. “Social status” is a hired hand; it offers affirmation, but when we face failure or humiliation, it disappears in an instant. Even our own “vanity” is a hired hand; it demands to be fed, yet under the crushing weight of the cross, it collapses. When the wolf comes, all these things run away. Only Jesus remains. He places Himself between us and the wolf, willingly laying down His life for us.

Jesus says, “I know my own and my own know me.” (Jn 10:14) In the biblical sense, “to know” is not merely to possess information about someone; it is to enter into an intimate, covenantal relationship. It is like a child recognizing his father simply by the sound of his footsteps in the hallway. Do we know Jesus in this way? Or is He merely a historical figure to us? To know the Shepherd means to trust His will. A sheep may not understand why the shepherd leads it through the valley of the shadow of death, or why he shears its wool, but it knows the shepherd’s character. It knows that the staff is for protection, not punishment.

How do we cultivate such radical trust? We can learn from St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis understood that to truly hear the voice of the Good Shepherd, he had to stop relying on the “hired hands” of this world. In the Rule of the Franciscan Order, he exhorted the brothers to “appropriate nothing for themselves… and to serve God in poverty and humility, as pilgrims and strangers in this world.” Why? Because Francis realized that the more he possessed, the more he had to defend, and the more easily he would become distracted. By becoming a “pilgrim” in this world, he became a true sheep—completely dependent on the Shepherd for daily pasture.

St. Francis teaches us that when we relinquish our dependence on power and control, our spiritual hearing becomes sharper. We begin to hear the Shepherd’s voice in the wind, in the poor, and in the silence of prayer. We realize that we do not need to be “strong” or “successful” in the eyes of the world; we simply need to be part of the flock, belonging to this one sheepfold.

Now, chew once more on the message this Gospel brings to you:

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:11–15)

Reflection

What are the “hired hands” in my life right now? Is it my wealth, social status, capabilities, the approval of others, or something else? Which of these am I most afraid of losing?

Do I truly “know” this Good Shepherd, or do I merely “know about” Him? How much time am I willing to spend each day in silence, growing in deeper knowledge of Him, so that I may discern His voice?

St. Francis gave up all his possessions in order to rely more fully on God. What unnecessary “noise” or clutter can I remove from my life so that I may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd more clearly?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, my Good Shepherd, when darkness fell, You did not run away; You laid down Your life to save me from the wolves of sin and death. Forgive me, for I often trust in “hired hands” more than I trust in You.

Grant me the grace of St. Francis, that I may strip away the false securities of this world, so that I may lack nothing in trust and humility.

Open my ears, that I may know Your voice intimately. Let me rest in Your sheepfold, knowing that I belong to You, and that no one can snatch me from Your hand.

Lord, I am willing to accept Your shepherding, and even more, to delight in being nourished by You.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

Jesus said: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold through the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a robber. The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. They will not follow a stranger but will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers. Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved; he will go in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:1–5, 7–10)

In the wilderness, we learned to reject the devil’s temptations; now, we must learn to discern the voice of God. Did you know that sheep are nearsighted? They cannot see far into the distance and cannot rely on sight to find their way. Their survival depends on their hearing. They must “recognize” the shepherd’s voice.

This is a portrait of our relationship with God. In this age of visual overload, we are inundated every day by screens, advertisements, and data. Our “spiritual vision” is often blurred. We cannot see the future clearly; we cannot see the road ahead. At such times, if we insist on “seeing clearly” before we are willing to act, we easily fall into anxiety. Jesus tells us: do not try to see clearly; try to “hear clearly.” If we do not want the Lord’s word to fall to the ground, we must first admit: I need guidance, and the navigation system is the “Shepherd’s Voice”.

Jesus says, “He calls his own sheep by name”. (John 10:3) This is the key criterion for distinguishing the Divine Voice from worldly noise. Pope Benedict XVI once said that this kind of “knowing” is not intellectual but of the heart—it is a relationship of loving and being loved.

Listen closely. How does the voice of the world—that “thief”—call you? It does not call your name; it calls your “labels.” It shouts: “Consumer! Loser! Not good enough!” The thief’s voice makes you feel being compared and used.

But the voice of the Good Shepherd is different. When God speaks, He calls forth your true identity, and the name you received at Baptism. Even when He corrects you, His voice carries dignity. He says, “My child, my beloved.”

When you hear a voice that makes you feel inferior, panicked, or worthless, stop for a moment. That is not the Shepherd; that is the thief. That is a stranger, and you should, like the sheep, “run away from him.” (John 10:5)

Jesus also says, “I am the gate”. (John 10:9) In daily life, we often allow too many things to enter directly into the pasture of our hearts: unfiltered news, other people’s negative emotions, fears about the future. These “thieves” climb over the wall with the purpose of “stealing” your joy, “killing” your hope, and “destroying” your peace.

When a thought arises, ask it: “Did you come through Jesus?” If the thought is filled with envy, hatred, or despair, it is a robber who climbed over the wall. Drive it out! Only those voices that pass through Jesus—those that bring truth, mercy, and life—should be allowed to enter your heart.

Finally, Jesus promises to give us “life in abundance.” (John 10:10) This is not material prosperity but relational wealth. True abundance is this: even in the valley of death, you feel secure because you recognize the footsteps of the One who leads you.

The Shepherd is walking ahead, and He is calling your name. Do you hear Him?

Let us once again meditate on this verse:

Jesus said, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”  (John 10:10)

Reflection

Do you habitually define yourself by worldly labels—for example: I am not successful enough, I am too fat, I am too old? Try to be still in prayer and imagine Jesus looking into your eyes. How would He call your name?

Jesus says the thief comes to “steal and slaughter and destroy.” In your life right now, what is “stealing” the time you spend with your family? What is “killing” your hope for the future? Identify this “thief.”

Have you recently allowed too many “strangers”—such as harmful information or thoughts—to enter your mind freely? What concrete steps can you take to set boundaries, for example: not checking your phone before bed, refusing to engage in gossip, and so on?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, my loving Good Shepherd, thank You for helping me realize in today’s reflection that the voices of the world are so noisy, like thieves trying to steal my peace and make me forget who I am. Forgive me, for I have often followed the temptations of strangers while turning a deaf ear to Your call.

Today, grant me the “ears of a sheep.” Teach me to discern Your voice—the one that does not accuse or threaten, but is filled with truth and love.

When I am lost in anxiety, please call my name loudly. I want to pass through You, the gate, and enter the abundant pasture You have prepared for me.

I no longer want to be a frightened and helpless sheep. I want to be the beloved child in Your embrace.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria

Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. (Matthew 4:11)

Why didn't the angels come on the first day of Jesus' hunger? Why didn't they show up when He stood on the pinnacle of the temple? St. Thomas Aquinas explains that the angels waited until the temptation was over so that Jesus could defeat the devil as a man. If the angels had intervened too early, the victory would not have belonged to His humanity.

We often mistake "God's silence" for "God's absence." Consequently, we panic and rush to listen to the devil's suggestions, like in Jesus’ case, turning stones to bread. But in reality, God's silence is a “voice of trust”—He trusts that you, relying on His Word, can win this battle. If we compromise with temptation because we cannot endure the silence, we miss the most precious tender and loving words from the Father after the victory.

God's voice does not always shout in the storm but comes gently through "angels' ministry" after we have rejected the devil's noise. So, not missing God's voice requires us to learn to resist temptations and to persist in the struggle until Divine Consolation arrives, rather than grabbing at worldly comforts in panic.

Please note the difference between God’s voice and the voice of the tempter. The voice of temptation is always loud and compulsive, but the voice of God is ministerial and restorative.

Temptation can be like an intense battle. When the battle is over, we don't need more noise; we need a "recovery room." God's voice is often heard in "rest." Only when we allow ourselves to be ministered to by God can we hear His commission for our next step.

However, we are conditioned by modern culture to be  unable to withstand boredom, or to be still in God’s presence.

We are afraid of loneliness, and yet, we are facing a "loneliness epidemic" today. Why are we so lonely? Because we try to fill our spiritual hunger with "digital connection." It temporarily halts hunger but cannot nourish life. We are used to scrolling and seeking “likes” to chase away loneliness, but the result is deeper anxiety and depression.

What we need to learn is that when we feel lonely, we should view it as a signal. Do not immediately turn to our phones or other forms of entertainment. Instead, try to stay in that void and say to God, "I wait for You." Our spiritual senses become sharper if we reject these noises. Only then can we perceive the "angels" God sends—perhaps a moving verse of Scripture, or a greeting from a friend.

Not missing God's voice requires recognizing that relief comes from obedience, not compromise. The devil promises instant relief or gratification, but God promises perfect restoration and lasting satisfaction.

The voice of God is missed when we settle for the devil's fast food instead of waiting for the banquet of angels.

Let us listen to this Gospel passage once again:

Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. (Matthew 4:11)

Reflection

Have you ever felt that God’s silence means He is ignoring you or not answering your prayer? Are you willing to wait for God’s response and deliverance?

Recall a time when you faced difficulty and God did not respond immediately but made you wait. Do you now understand the reason for His silence or delayed response at that time?

After experiencing the ministry of angels, to whom is God calling you to be an “angel”? Who is in the desert today, needing your service?

Today’s Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for showing me that true nourishment is not found in bread made from stones, but in the peace that comes after obeying the Father’s will.

Lord, I confess that I often listen to the noise of the world out of fear of loneliness and miss Your gentle voice. Forgive me for seeking immediate worldly satisfaction. In the desert of my life, when I feel abandoned, grant me the strength to persevere to the end.

Please send Your angels to minister to me, so that my soul may be truly satisfied. Please also send me to serve the brothers and sisters who are struggling in loneliness and despair, so that through me, they may hear the voice of Your love.

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The following is the “Farmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God’s Voice?” team, including FLL staff and volunteers.
Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Writer: Paul Yeung
Project Managers: Michael Lam, Rosa Tse
Editors: Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse
English and Mandarin Editors: Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung
Cantonese Narrator: Margaret Woo
English Narrator: “Leyton” - Murf.AI
Mandarin Narrator: “Natalie” - Murf.AI
Audio Editors: Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo
YouTube Editor: Cyan Cheung
Graphics: Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse
Website: Patricia Young
Podcast: Angela Wong
Social Media: Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse

Theme Music:
"Long Distance" by Introvert Pianist https://www.youtube.com/@IntrovertPianist
"Sea of Memory" by Aakash Gandhi https://www.youtube.com/@88keystoeuphoria