Dare [to] believe that this contemplative work and exploration and study that we’re engaged with is not to just make us happier people, but rather to help us be partners together in loving action. -- Brian McLaren. [There...my just-recognized deepest desire.]
How of-God is this: I wrote the above and in a flash the following came marching across my eyes: .... Let’s proceed with broken-open hearts, seeking truth, summoning courage, and focused on solutions. -- Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and climate activist Katharine K. Wilkinson
I know God's hand is in it when my thoughts and my feelings are at sixes and sevens, trying to "figure it out" and "let go and let God," both at the same time...which is where I feel that I am this morning.
My morning began with For America speaking loud to me, translating even as it spoke to For God and America...and I remembered yesterday.
I watched the services for President Carter yesterday morning with love and deep respect flowing through me. Almost immediately came further news of the horrendous fires in Los Angeles, at that moment the Pacific Palisades going up in flames...with other areas to follow closely.
Oh, the pain...the prayers...my thank You weeping, feeling alone. I focused on President Carter's spirit and felt loose it and let it go calm me.
Answered prayer: Let’s proceed with broken-open hearts, seeking truth, summoning courage, and focused on solutions. -- There...God's will, God's word.
Thank you.
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