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> [“The garden of the soul, she says, can be watered in several manners. The first, drawing the water up from a well by use of a bucket, entails a great deal of human effort. The second way, cranking a water…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/the-garden-of-the-soul-she-says-can-be-watered-in-several-manners-the/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

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## More by R. Thomas Ashbrook

> [“Even though we have all had experiences of feeling distant from God, the Dark Night of the Senses is a particular experience with identifiable…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/even-though-we-have-all-had-experiences-of-feeling-distant-from-god/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“The enemy’s attacks also increase during prayer. Disguised as our own thoughts, the enemy sends many memories of past sins, shameful thoughts, and messages…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/the-enemy-s-attacks-also-increase-during-prayer-disguised-as-our-own/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [ “For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the reveal- ing \[through conversion and transformation\] of the sons of God. For the… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/for-the-anxious-longing-of-the-creation-waits-eagerly-for-the-reveal/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“Our defense against the devil, made possible by Jesus’ death and resurrection and the Holy Spirit’s presence in us, comes in three ways: 1.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/our-defense-against-the-devil-made-possible-by-jesus-death-and/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“The very fire of love which afterwards is united with the soul, glorifying it, is that which previously assails it by purging it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/the-very-fire-of-love-which-afterwards-is-united-with-the-soul/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/for-our-struggle-is-not-against-flesh-and-blood-but-against-the-2/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“Reading and teaching about contemplative prayer and spiritual warfare in prayer are essential. Although sermons and books and mentors can be very helpful, we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/reading-and-teaching-about-contemplative-prayer-and-spiritual-warfare/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/and-we-know-that-god-causes-all-things-to-work-together-for-good-to/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“Two primary tactics used on us are pride and distractions. The enemy will attempt to convince us that we are really important, mature, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/two-primary-tactics-used-on-us-are-pride-and-distractions-the-enemy/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“Authentic spiritual friendships: Most of what we know about ourselves, truth or falsehood, has been reflected back to us from others. It is vital…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/authentic-spiritual-friendships-most-of-what-we-know-about-ourselves/)

[R. Thomas Ashbrook](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-thomas-ashbrook/)

> [“The garden of the soul, she says, can be watered in several manners. The first, drawing the water up from a well by use…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/r-thomas-ashbrook/the-garden-of-the-soul-she-says-can-be-watered-in-several-manners-the/)

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