Sign Two: We are growing in compassion for others and ourselves. The heart of God is a heart of compassion for all of his creation. If we allow God to touch our hearts we will gradually share his compassion for the poor, the hurting and for what is broken in us.

Sign Three: We will have a growing desire to forgive life’s hurts. As we experience God’s mercy for us, we will be led to share his mercy with all who have hurt us. It may take a lifetime to forgive huge hurts even partially, but that desire to work on them will be present.

Sign Four: We will have a growing desire to spend time with God in prayer. When it comes to decisions we will especially want to seek God’s will Jesus says: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me” (John 4).

Sign Five: We will have a growing desire to let God into the way we handle our finances. We will gradually become more generous to the poor and church.

Sign Six: We will have a growing desire to become involved in ministry and service to others inside or outside the parish. We are becoming more aware that all is gift, my time, talent and treasure. All is blessing and I want to share my blessings with others.

Sign Seven: A growing respect for the lives of others and God’s creation. I will respect and be prolife from womb to tomb including those on death row. I will love and care for God’s creations and environment.

Sign Eight: If Catholic, the authentic touch of God upon my heart will frequently lead people to grow in their understanding of the scriptures and their catholic faith.

Sign Nine: We will gradually learn to trust God in all things. Trust and courage will replace fear and anxiety.

I know that there are lots of other signs to God’s presence and activity in our lives. The above are just a few.