March 15, 2017 - Transparent

Look at the shadow cast by the bird.

Do you see the angel?

Not shown in this cropping is my

daughter who has just emerged

from her 4 day hike of the

Grand Canyon. Her patron saint

is St. Michael the Archangel.

Who do people see when they see you? A genuine person, of whom there is no duplicity; or are you hiding your true feelings, sometimes so well you even hide them from yourself? Our culture teaches us to please those around us. We struggle to prove ourselves to family, co-workers, and friends. So much of our day is given in order to live up to other’s expectations. Yet, when you place yourself before God in contrite prayer, He becomes the strength that inspires you to be yourself. It sometimes takes time, but once you trust the contentment He brings, you will give joyful thanks for the “you” He has created and relish a day of personal achievements accomplished for the Glory of God.

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ;- Philippians 1:9-10

Thursday, March 7, 2013 - Centered

Some days there are so many distractions in my day that it is hard to focus on the task at hand. It seems as if noise attracts noise, and soon all I hear is just the noise and not the purpose. This is the time I like to step back and evaluate myself. Am I reacting as Christ would? Is there something to learn from the interruption? How can I apply the interruption to my day? When I take the time to center myself with the Holy Spirit, I can more readily sort and prioritize my tasks. In keeping my focus on Christ, I will set myself up for success.

"But this is what I commanded them, saying, 'Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people; and you will walk in all the way which I command you, that it may be well with you.' – Jeremiah 7:23