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

March 12, 2017 – Impossible

Because of Christ, even the impossible can happen. In Isaiah, 49:8-15, God sings in triumph for His Son's passion. Because of Jesus, even people from the most unlikely walks of life will be saved. Our God, Himself, sings of Syene, the place in Egypt where God's fallen people sculpted false gods and goddesses from the syenite rocks to later become the site of the largest Christian church in Egypt. "People will come from near and far, east and west and even Syene." He rejoiced that those from a cursed and forgotten land would now be able to come back to Him. When life seems impossible, remember that our God still sings. Raise your voice to join Him and have faith that He will prevail.

Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. - Isaiah 49:1

Inspiration

Place your heart before the Lord. Tell Him everything that worries you and brings you pain. Pour out your sorrows, dreams and hopes. Empty yourself and, when you are finished, stay. You have just given our Creator your heart's desire. Now it is time to let Him tell you His. An empty soul is so receptive and there is nothing greater to fill it than the Grace of God. Cling to His Spirit, listen to His prompts and guidance. Allowing God to direct our paths and inspiration takes man places never imagined before.

"I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom. "But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding. - Job 32:7-8

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - Inspiration

Inspiration comes in many forms and, at times, in unusual moments. Open your spirit to God in each moment of your day. Listen with questioning hearts. A lifetime of opportunities await.

One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. - Acts 16:14