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Lost Hopes

August 24, 2021 by rkcdlitt

When people feel lonely and unsure of themselves, it is often because they have lost hope in what they are doing and what they expect from life. We cannot forget that God fully understands hoe doubtful we can be. God keeps track of what our hopes are; He never forgets. We do have to remember that we do not live in the same time frame of God. He may not respond when we expect, but our honest hopes are realized.

When we share our thoughts and faith with those around us, we create loving relations that enable the human experience to realize any lost hopes. We open our hearts to God and others creating a world of love and hope devoid of boundaries. We share the will of God together and with His grace we face the boundaries of earthly life. Our hopes are never truly lost. The Holy Spirit leads us to a life that serves God and serves those around us. God keeps track of our lost hopes and opens new doors for us.

Wisdom Begins with Asking

August 18, 2021 by rkcdlitt

When we were children, we asked our mothers and fathers for help with many things. As we aged, we felt we could do it all ourselves. If I had one wish it would be that the fairy-tale godmother that brought us all good things as babes would have granted us permanent wonder in all things. This would force us to keep asking questions. We do not know everything.

When I taught, I used to say that I know very little about history or about literature; together, we as teacher and students would learn a great deal. Accepting our vulnerability and asking for assistance makes us stronger, building trusts and relationships.

I do this by contemplation and writing. I embrace the world by listening to others’ stories, writing them down (because often I forget), and seeing God in the faces of all whom I meet. By embracing all whom I meet, the relationships I build are very strong and lasting. I ask each of the people I meet questions that show concern and caring.

My prayers always assumes that all of our thoughts and feelings are important. My prayers also include asking for God’s help directly and through those whom I meet. My wisdom grows each time I ask.

Thinking and Feeling

August 15, 2021 by rkcdlitt

I sometimes wonder if we think too much, or, overthink what our existence means. There are many hints in the Bible as to how and what we do. We should value others above ourselves; it is better to serve than be served; the least of us are the most valued. These can all be confusing in our 21^st century world.

I read the Old Testament; Saul began his reign not relying on his own power and strength but completely on the light of the Holy Spirit. Saul followed YHWH; it is that simple. If we truly accept God as our father, we will feel the fullness of God’s divine power and love. And we will follow the words of Jesus in Matthew when he tells us to let our lights shine before all and glorify our Father in heaven. Stop thinking, start feeling!

Trust the Vision

August 14, 2021 by rkcdlitt

We know that all things come from God, and the Holy Spirit is always within us helping live the life God’s wants us to live by encouraging others to walk with us. It is not a lonely journey. All of us can evaluate, raise, and share our beliefs our words and our choices for this short life we live on Earth.

We are invited to use our unique God-given skills to make a beautiful life shared by all. God gives us the chance to join together in the safety of God’s loving embrace. We must put aside our egos and petty envies, for with these there is confusion and disharmony. Lay aside our foolishness and be thankful for the guiding light first brought to us by Jesus. We are not nourished by selfish acts and fearing others. By sharing and loving our lives are enriched by all that is beautiful in life. Be thankful, be trusting in God.

The Bread of Life

August 9, 2021 by rkcdlitt

Sunday morning, I was blessed to experience my grandson’s baptism at St. Chad’s Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Seeing my grandson accepted into the body of Christ is a special ceremony to experience; however, I do want to reflect on the homily/sermon offered by Father Jeremiah, the Rector of St. Chad’s.

Jesus’ message, the He is the Bread of Life, is an important part of our journey following His footsteps. Through God’s Grace and reflecting His Glory on earth invites us to taste and see how we are one bread and one body in Christ’s Love. We need this bread of life that fulfills our God-given purpose in this life. The Bread offered by Jesus gives us the strength to fill the voids and rise from all that modern life tries to mire us with feet planted in barren soil, void of any fulfilling nourishment. This Bread is miraculous!

We all need this bread that Jesus freely offers; if we all share this throughout our life journeys, we are all stronger and our paths are less complicated with Jesus walking beside us. Praise be to God!

Wings

August 8, 2021 by rkcdlitt

Mere mortals, our feet are planted in the earth, the heaven high above. With Love, we have the power to create a life for all humanity that brings us the power to overcome the inertia we are mired in. The wings of God’s compassion brought to us by his ascending angels give us the strength to follow the teachings of Jesus.

Your Story

August 7, 2021 by rkcdlitt

I am where you are; trying to live according to God’s word of life. It is difficult because the temptation is to huddle down in our own life trying to succeed. This must change; we must go to our neighbors and share our stories and allow them to share theirs. Being brothers and sisters together brings us closer for we are members of the same human society. Help me tell Your Story!

Eternity

August 6, 2021 by rkcdlitt

Our lives dance through eternity; but only when we accept that the light and love of Jesus is always present within us. The Holy Spirit is the heavenly being that God sends to live with us, easing our burdens. We are to always say yes, until it is absolutely necessary to say no. These gifts are the intuitive powers that are given to us at our mortal births; all we must do is discover them within us. Our infinite worth is not just us, but also our love for our neighbors. Together we are spiritual strong with the Grace of God within.

Receive Love

August 3, 2021 by rkcdlitt

If you feel lonely and anxious in your life, you are not loving. I am convinced that people who do not love deeply finally do not live deeply either. If you love always, you will live an empowered life. Receiving love means you receive new life always again and again. Love always! Bear each other’s pain and sorrow! Receive love by giving it away!