It has recently become clearly apparent to me that it is my own mind that is the primary recipient and beneficiary of the writing of this blog even though it was started in response to a burning call from God to do so for the benefit of other minds.
Joseph Joubert wisely discerned in 1842 that "To teach is to learn twice." In an article authored by Steve Wickham, he links this discernment with a passage from scripture - "For the Word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrew 4:12).
Steve further explains that the term 'living' as used in this passage means that every time we read the Word of God, we see things that we were not able to see (even in the same passage) in a previous reading and in a reading previous to that.
In other words, the true Word of God is always perceived in a new light (each time we read it) just as we would perceive any other living organism.
Our mind is a continuously growing part of the body, with vast amounts of unconnected neuroconnectors slowly connecting with each other over time as we age and stretch our minds thereby giving us new realizations on a continuing basis. When we read and reflect on the Word of God, we provide our minds with the stretching it needs that will enable it to grow into its TRUE place and form - a mind that is able to feel the soul, feel God and feel our love for God in our heart.
The writing of this blog was therefore a preparatory step for the new (and heavier) cross that God is handing to me for this next phase of my life. It brings me peace to know of one mind that is the intended beneficiary of this body of work.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Yes, Google may have "all" the answers, but the soul has even more...much, much more. :-)
Just ask Einstein how he came to conceptualize his theories about time, space and the universe. Just ask Mozart how his music simply flashed in front of his mind and all he had to do was write it all down as fast as he could see the notes.
And what about the Holy Spirit? Well, HS has infinitely more!
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Just ask Einstein how he came to conceptualize his theories about time, space and the universe. Just ask Mozart how his music simply flashed in front of his mind and all he had to do was write it all down as fast as he could see the notes.
And what about the Holy Spirit? Well, HS has infinitely more!
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Finding Our True Life
My sisters and brothers, awaken your consciousness (through mindfulness) to the truths within you, and in so doing, find the TRUE meaning in your life. I know of two pathways to this endpoint.
One path starts with finding your soul which leads to finding God, and subsequently, finding your TRUE life. This is the lengthier path (and the approach that would be most appropriate for those of us who have trouble with the concept of an unseen and intangible God at the onset).
The other path starts with finding God which leads to finding your soul, and thereafter, finding your TRUE life. This is the shorter path (the natural way that those who inherently feel a love for God at the onset take).
Do you recognize the common theme in both paths? Here it is - find our soul plus find God equals find our TRUE life. Our soul is in union with God (unless we freely chose to break this union), and thus, finding one will lead us to finding the other.
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One path starts with finding your soul which leads to finding God, and subsequently, finding your TRUE life. This is the lengthier path (and the approach that would be most appropriate for those of us who have trouble with the concept of an unseen and intangible God at the onset).
The other path starts with finding God which leads to finding your soul, and thereafter, finding your TRUE life. This is the shorter path (the natural way that those who inherently feel a love for God at the onset take).
Do you recognize the common theme in both paths? Here it is - find our soul plus find God equals find our TRUE life. Our soul is in union with God (unless we freely chose to break this union), and thus, finding one will lead us to finding the other.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Cup Before Us
The Lord our God had given me a relatively "light" cross to bear these past three years. It was a very nice break and it allowed me the quiet moments to put the truths (as I sincerely believe them to be so) shared in this blog into written form.
Now that I have been spiritually rested, He is getting me mentally ready for a new ADVENTURE once again. I accept and am prepared for whatever cross the Lord wants me to bear moving forward.
Jesus gave us a fine example of how we can overcome our human nature's desire to avoid any cross in life when he declared "Abba! Father! All things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I want but what you want." (Mark 14:36).
I drink with peace and love from whatever cup our Lord sets in front of me. Embrace the cup that is set in front of you by the Lord...do so and you will truly find your life (and fill that ever aching void within you).
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Now that I have been spiritually rested, He is getting me mentally ready for a new ADVENTURE once again. I accept and am prepared for whatever cross the Lord wants me to bear moving forward.
Jesus gave us a fine example of how we can overcome our human nature's desire to avoid any cross in life when he declared "Abba! Father! All things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I want but what you want." (Mark 14:36).
I drink with peace and love from whatever cup our Lord sets in front of me. Embrace the cup that is set in front of you by the Lord...do so and you will truly find your life (and fill that ever aching void within you).
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In His Infinite Wisdom
There is one way to have God FULLY in control of what happens in your life...surrender your ENTIRE life back to Him with no conditions and with the awareness that you prefer to entrust your life to His infinite wisdom rather than to your limited one.
This is one request where "Ask and you shall receive" fully applies. Trust me on this one...I know this from my own experience and relationship with Him.
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This is one request where "Ask and you shall receive" fully applies. Trust me on this one...I know this from my own experience and relationship with Him.
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