Spiritual Things Matter

The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers. ~Scott M. Peck

As the new year has started, I have tuned in and listened carefully to the changes that people have expressed to make for their lives this year. It makes me realize once again how uniquely human we all are, and how we have been graced with the gift of “free will” which allows us to alter and adjust our lives as often as we see fit. No one must ever feel that they are forever trapped in a less than desirable lifestyle or emotions over which they feel they have no power. Some situations do seemingly appear to be hopeless, and yes, within the limited realm of our lower understanding, they also seem utterly futile.

In our free society, though, teachings about spiritual reality are readily available. Any lasting and meaningful changes that people would like to see in their lives usually come through some sort of spiritual awakening, and some sort of spiritual hunger that has found its way into their hearts. More often than not, those times are shrouded with a feeling of utter helplessness and of inadequacy in oneself. Those times, as painful as they might seem, are in fact, blessings in disguise. For many, it is during such times that one learns to fall upon the vibrant and beating heart of God. Let there be no doubt that His work has been forever completed as He gave so generously His exquisite, extraordinary and ultimate Love-gift to mankind. Nothing stands between God and man now except man’s own self-made veils, typical to human experience, of doubt and fear, of self-pity and pride, and of victim-hood and imagined losses.

Oh, how I pray today that those who have suffered would find peace and rest in the comforting love of God. There is nothing more beautiful and nothing more poetic than when a man or a woman has come to a place in their life of turning everything over to His care. A renewed heart will bring a renewed life, which in turn will bring a fresh perspective on situations that seemed difficult and often impossible. It is indeed a better choice! Faith arises within the heart, and it is the beginning of a spiritually energized path. This new path will bring one into the brightness of His presence as one seeks Him through prayer and adoration. When one stays close to His heart, much truth and wisdom will be granted.

Surrendering Heart

I cast myself upon Your heart
A heart of Love Divine.
I cast myself upon Your heart
A heart that now is mine.

I tuck myself away in prayer
apart from men – into a different realm.
In stillness and in quietness,
I find peace upon my sacred ground.

I hunger and I thirst, Oh God
for Your reality alone.
No malice nor anger is found in You
Oh, how Your love does comfort my soul.

I cast myself upon Your heart
A heart of glorious Light Divine.
I cast myself upon Your heart
A heart that now enlightens mine.

Viola M. Jaynes
Jan. 2008