Every morning I pray on the good things in my life and open up to God with thanksgiving for a New Day. I open up to the Holy Spirit which has always been a part of me leading me forward since I was a small child. I spend time in scripture, meditation, and celebrate God’s hand in my life with song. The weather does not matter, the news does not matter, because I am still a child of God, and I do everything with prayer and thanksgiving. I have faith that God is at my right hand and that He preserves me no matter what time it is, no matter what in the world is going on. This is my peace and I would like to spread it.
I am going through some really tough times right now, but I am certain that God is watching over me and because of this, I have nothing to fear. Today I meditated on Psalm 91. I often meditate on Psalm 23 which is a gift that my sister gave me. I am a poetess so Psalms are meaningful to me. I speak poetry. It is my easiest medium of communication and understanding, although I am branching out, using the many gifts that I am blessed with on a daily basis. I believe we all have many gifts and fruits of the spirit and sometimes it can be hard not to be jealous. Jealousy is an emotion that we all have from time to time, but I take the lead from Julia Cameron who stated in one of her podcasts that when someone does something she could have done she just celebrates them and says, “It’s not my time.”
How do we discern when it is our time?
I believe that time is elusive and the time is always now. There is always something we can do to create peace and spread that peace, the peace that transcends all understanding. All we need to do is believe and do the next compassionate action. I believe that peace is a verb. I am taking the time in my morning routine to talk to you and spread some peace of mind that is coming straight from my heart, body, and soul. This is the only way I know how to communicate. I consider my many modes of communication spiritual gifts. Sometimes it’s as simple as saying good morning to a neighbor or showing up in church to support another. Whatever the case, peace always starts from within and radiates outward just like a skipping rock across the water. This is why I get up early before my family does to commune with God and to experience what it is that I can do to spread peace, love, and understanding. I am not perfect. Sometimes I muck it up and have to forgive myself, but with God’s grace, I turn to the page and get right again. The page continues to be my mirror, my most loyal friend, and I do believe it is leading me to spread peace.
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