Showing posts with label lost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lost. Show all posts
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Transformation
In every moment we begin again, or the opportunity to start anew. That in that moment there is an opportunity for transformation and healing to flow through us and our soul. In those moments we are aware of the thoughts and feelings that are surrounding us in the moment. We take in all the sights, sounds and feel all that is in us and in our soul. We open ourselves up to the world that is so hidden within, that we all hide so well from the rest of the world. In that world, the pain and the hurt reside. It is here that they hide, and are packed so well into little boxes that we tend to forget about them until something stirs and then they begin to open.
When the opening starts, we have the chance to live in the moment and start the process of healing the wounds, or to slowing take all the little broken pieces and shove them back into the box. It is then that we get the strongest tape we have and tape it close after stapling all the seams together. After all what we have hidden, no one is to see. It is the pain of the wounds that run so deep that we cannot imagine life without that agony. We hate the hurt, yet cannot image what it is like to function without that hole in our hearts, because it is a part of who we are now. It is a part of us; our personality, our livelihood, and it effect how we live every moment of our live if we realize it or not. This box cannot be opened!
Yet, it starts to open, the staples that are holding it close start to rust, and crumble. Then we look again and see that the seams are coming apart under the tape. Lastly we see that the box is not as sturdy as it once was when we took all the brokenness and place it there when the event that hurt us occurred. Rather, now it is all coming back, the emotions, the memories and we are feeling broken once again. Yet, this time we are not able to find that box to shove it in so we can hide and tell all that we are ok.
Rather, the moment has come where we are ready or think we are ready to start to deal with all that is broken. Time has come when we are willing to heal, and run to safety. It is in this moment we find the arms of Jesus wide open saying come my child, come unto me and I will help you with all that pain and brokenness. It is in this moment that we being transformation and the healing process begins. It is slow, but the Lord is there with the Love and the guidance that we need to walk the path of emotional healing. He understands what it is like to hurt, after all He wept when his one dear fried died. Jesus is there in a heartbeat, to help you heal. His arms are there for comfort, love and help you when you are broken and are not sure all the pieces are there still in the box. His love will place them back together and begin to heal your heart.
He give us His words in scripture, in worship songs so that we may draw unto him when we hurt and feel so wounded, that we can no longer express words. He is there with a thought, he comes and His comfort follows. His love guides us to others who have been there and know the pain that we hold onto, they can relate to all that we are going though, they have the words to pray with you in those times of need. There are priest and pastors who care deeply about you are their sheep in the large flock. They too have the words of comfort, they are there to help you heal, to show you the love that is all around you when you are feeling so broken that you are not sure what to say , or when the tears come tumbling down. They understand the pain, and are willing to walk with you so your heart can be healed by the Heavenly father if you are willing to say "yes" to him. Come and walk with him" , pray to him even if is as simple as "help me Lord" or "God I need you". He is there willing and wanting to heal all that is in you if we are willing to ask Him for His help. We are able to let go of the pain, the shattered pieces and trade them in for a new picture that is all together. Jesus is there waiting to help and heal your heart if you are willing to reach out to him in your time of need.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Wandering
There are times in our lives that we seem to be wanders in time. We seem to be some sort of Nomad at that moment. A time where we all seem to lose our sense of direction, or have moved of the beaten path in the forest. We tend to move and look about at all that is surrounding us and move along looking for the guide that we are to be following in the desert, yet we are not sure where we wandered off but it can't be too far, they have to be close, afterall I just seen the guide and the group not that long ago. Yet, I am not sure when that was since something caught my attention and I went to explore the world over here. Wait! Does anyone know that I am not there? Do they realize that I am out here alone? I need to get back to that place where they are, now what way did I come from; it all looks the same out here.
Or maybe we are more like the Isrealites, where we wander in the desert for a long period of time, because we are not listening to the voice of God. Maybe, we are so wrapped up in the sin in our lives that we are no longer able to hear His voice or feel His Holy Presence. It is in those moment's we would swear that God has left our side and we feel alone. As if God is hiding in another room, in some other building in a different city and state. We look for Him in Sunday morning church, yet we feel nothing. Like we are walking in a land of dry dead bones. Yet, when we speak to others, it is in that moment we realize that they are in the middle of a downpour, that His spirit is flooding them and comforting them, giving them comfort. It is then that we start to wonder what happened to us, why am I here in the dry land and yet the rain is all around me.
Could it be that sin we are not willing to let go of is really holding us back from the Heavenly Father? Is it the sin, or maybe I have done more then I realize and that there is no way that God will ever forgive me so we walk in the worldly things instead of Godly things. It could be that sin has taken such a stronghold in our lives because we stopped praying and seeking God in His word. Yet, how do we pray if God is not going to listen to me, or forgive me for all that I had done, or better yet why would He want me back if He know what I have done and tried lately?
The beauty of the wandering soul in the land of dry and weary bones, is that it won't and can't last forever. God will send His rain if you ask, He can wash over you with rain so pure and refreshing that will draw you into Him more they you can ever imagine. He will send His rain, but if there is sin in your life that you need to be washed from then repent, and call out to God, He is there and will answer you when you call. The beauty of His Blood that was shed is that once we ask for forgiveness He see that sin no more, we become clean, and able to walk with Him on a new level that we may not realize exists at this moment.
His forgiveness, His rain that refreshes the soul is there for all of us. Cry out to the Father, ask Him the questions, yell, cry, weep, He is able to take all that you are willing Him. Then wait and Listen to His response. He is there with you in the dry land, He is there with you in the moments of weeping and heartache. His hands are there wanting to Hold you close to His side when the trails and pain come flooding over you. His healing hands are there in those moments, if we are willing to cry out to as our Heavenly Father. If we are willing to let go of all those things that are holding us back from God, we are able to grow in Him and become closer to the Father then we can ever dream. We can come to the point that when we call out "Lord, walk with me and hold my hand through this" we will sense Him there with us and He is always near, He won't leave us nor forsake us becase we are His beloved Children.
So if we feel like wandering out there, realize that God is but a prayer away, all we have to do is cry out to Him and He will come. He is there if we are willing to allow Him to be there.
Or maybe we are more like the Isrealites, where we wander in the desert for a long period of time, because we are not listening to the voice of God. Maybe, we are so wrapped up in the sin in our lives that we are no longer able to hear His voice or feel His Holy Presence. It is in those moment's we would swear that God has left our side and we feel alone. As if God is hiding in another room, in some other building in a different city and state. We look for Him in Sunday morning church, yet we feel nothing. Like we are walking in a land of dry dead bones. Yet, when we speak to others, it is in that moment we realize that they are in the middle of a downpour, that His spirit is flooding them and comforting them, giving them comfort. It is then that we start to wonder what happened to us, why am I here in the dry land and yet the rain is all around me.
Could it be that sin we are not willing to let go of is really holding us back from the Heavenly Father? Is it the sin, or maybe I have done more then I realize and that there is no way that God will ever forgive me so we walk in the worldly things instead of Godly things. It could be that sin has taken such a stronghold in our lives because we stopped praying and seeking God in His word. Yet, how do we pray if God is not going to listen to me, or forgive me for all that I had done, or better yet why would He want me back if He know what I have done and tried lately?
The beauty of the wandering soul in the land of dry and weary bones, is that it won't and can't last forever. God will send His rain if you ask, He can wash over you with rain so pure and refreshing that will draw you into Him more they you can ever imagine. He will send His rain, but if there is sin in your life that you need to be washed from then repent, and call out to God, He is there and will answer you when you call. The beauty of His Blood that was shed is that once we ask for forgiveness He see that sin no more, we become clean, and able to walk with Him on a new level that we may not realize exists at this moment.
His forgiveness, His rain that refreshes the soul is there for all of us. Cry out to the Father, ask Him the questions, yell, cry, weep, He is able to take all that you are willing Him. Then wait and Listen to His response. He is there with you in the dry land, He is there with you in the moments of weeping and heartache. His hands are there wanting to Hold you close to His side when the trails and pain come flooding over you. His healing hands are there in those moments, if we are willing to cry out to as our Heavenly Father. If we are willing to let go of all those things that are holding us back from God, we are able to grow in Him and become closer to the Father then we can ever dream. We can come to the point that when we call out "Lord, walk with me and hold my hand through this" we will sense Him there with us and He is always near, He won't leave us nor forsake us becase we are His beloved Children.
So if we feel like wandering out there, realize that God is but a prayer away, all we have to do is cry out to Him and He will come. He is there if we are willing to allow Him to be there.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Lonely Cell
It is amazing to think that we are made up of hundreds of cells that separate, divide and grow on a daily basis. To think that there are so many types of cells that we are made up of we have cells that are in our lungs, and different cells in our kidneys. The kidney cells are not going to tired of being a kidney cell and decide one day to take off and become a heart cell or any other cell in our body. No they are content and functioning in our body doing their job as a specific type of cell and never question their purpose.
We have so many specialized typed of cell as any nurse, doctor or microbiologist could tell you about, granted some may tell you more then others, but all know that each cell in the body has a specific purpose. They move, grow, divide and yet we are not aware of their movement within us. Like the blood, it flows throughout our veins, arteries and to and from the heart and lungs. There is constant movement, to ensure that all our vital and non-vital organs get the proper nutrients that are delivered via the blood stream so that they too can continue to function properly. We are constantly producing new cells all the time, and yet they all know what to know and when to do their job.
Inside each of these cells lies the instruction for life. In these cells is the DNA that tells your cells what to do and what type of cell that they are but more amazingly is the concept that this DNA is what make you unique and different from me.Even more amazing is that simple fact is more amazing is that all these cells that reside within each of us and there is not a problem. They all flow together through the body without difficulty.
It is a simple wonder that we function as we do with all the chemical reactions reactions that are occurring at any moment and cells that are flowing that we are simply unaware to the whole thing. That we are created in such a way and in such a manner that we are unaware of these things so we can focus our energy on other things, such as food, water, shelter, warmth, love and joy. That when we were created in the womb in the image of the Father that we were to live our lives so that we could show others His love, His warmth, His food, and His water with others.
God created us in His image and gave us to one another so because it was not good for man or woman to be alone. Yet, there seems to be an over abundance of loneliness in the world today. Where there are people who can feel all alone in a crowed room. They may have conservations with you or with others, but within themselves they are alone, lost and they feel a chill in the room. There is an loneliness that is within our society and around us all the time that we just do not see or care to see in others, because we fell that they have it all together with the perfect life.
Inside they are searching, looking and only finding that emptiness within them. They are not able to see the love of the Father that is never ending. That there are people around them that want to know them and about them because they have a hard time reaching out to others. They may want to hug you or anther and just cannot seem to connect enough with the other person so they withdrew and go back to standing by the punch bowl at the edge of the room. It is here that they are not able to draw attention to themselves, yet all they want to do is scream look at me, listen to me, do you even see me here, do I matter?
To think all it would take is a little time to talk to them, draw them into a real conversation, and not about the weather, but a real conversation about themselves to help that loneliness to start to fade. Time for them to express a part of themselves to know that they actually matter to those around them, but more importantly that they are available for them to call or email or text if they need or want to talk. Not that we have to be available every moment of the day, but rather taking the time to return a call and talk to them from the heart. Time to share your thoughts, and feeling with them and really listen to what that soul is telling you. Allowing them to share their thoughts and feelings with you without any judgment, rather showing them the love of Christ and His warmth.
What if we all took the time to reach out to others to show them that Jesus loves them, His warmth and care is there all round them through us. That by reaching out and simply have a small conservation not about the weather but a real topic where we can reach out to another person. A talk where we share a small piece of ourselves with another that we may not know that well, and take the time to find out about them as well. Where we share our thoughts and some of our feelings with another person, who is looking and seeking someone to care. By taking that first step we are there combating their loneliness. A touch on the hand, a smile, or a hug, can help a person who is struggling and feeling all alone in a very crowded room, where they just want someone to say I care!
By reaching out and taking small steps with one another we are able to show the Love that Christ has for all of us, not just certain people but all who are called His sons and daughters. We are to show the love and the warmth of the Father with all who we met not when it is convenient for us. As a Christian we are to reach out to all people, those who are hurting, but those who long for a friend as well. One of the greatest thing you can give to another is time and a piece of yourself to them. That is the start of friendship that will develop and grow with the Love of the Lord. Reach out to those who are lonely, you may find a true friend and find your relationship with the Lord grow as well, as you reach out to your brothers and sisters in Christ.
We have so many specialized typed of cell as any nurse, doctor or microbiologist could tell you about, granted some may tell you more then others, but all know that each cell in the body has a specific purpose. They move, grow, divide and yet we are not aware of their movement within us. Like the blood, it flows throughout our veins, arteries and to and from the heart and lungs. There is constant movement, to ensure that all our vital and non-vital organs get the proper nutrients that are delivered via the blood stream so that they too can continue to function properly. We are constantly producing new cells all the time, and yet they all know what to know and when to do their job.
Inside each of these cells lies the instruction for life. In these cells is the DNA that tells your cells what to do and what type of cell that they are but more amazingly is the concept that this DNA is what make you unique and different from me.Even more amazing is that simple fact is more amazing is that all these cells that reside within each of us and there is not a problem. They all flow together through the body without difficulty.
It is a simple wonder that we function as we do with all the chemical reactions reactions that are occurring at any moment and cells that are flowing that we are simply unaware to the whole thing. That we are created in such a way and in such a manner that we are unaware of these things so we can focus our energy on other things, such as food, water, shelter, warmth, love and joy. That when we were created in the womb in the image of the Father that we were to live our lives so that we could show others His love, His warmth, His food, and His water with others.
God created us in His image and gave us to one another so because it was not good for man or woman to be alone. Yet, there seems to be an over abundance of loneliness in the world today. Where there are people who can feel all alone in a crowed room. They may have conservations with you or with others, but within themselves they are alone, lost and they feel a chill in the room. There is an loneliness that is within our society and around us all the time that we just do not see or care to see in others, because we fell that they have it all together with the perfect life.
Inside they are searching, looking and only finding that emptiness within them. They are not able to see the love of the Father that is never ending. That there are people around them that want to know them and about them because they have a hard time reaching out to others. They may want to hug you or anther and just cannot seem to connect enough with the other person so they withdrew and go back to standing by the punch bowl at the edge of the room. It is here that they are not able to draw attention to themselves, yet all they want to do is scream look at me, listen to me, do you even see me here, do I matter?
To think all it would take is a little time to talk to them, draw them into a real conversation, and not about the weather, but a real conversation about themselves to help that loneliness to start to fade. Time for them to express a part of themselves to know that they actually matter to those around them, but more importantly that they are available for them to call or email or text if they need or want to talk. Not that we have to be available every moment of the day, but rather taking the time to return a call and talk to them from the heart. Time to share your thoughts, and feeling with them and really listen to what that soul is telling you. Allowing them to share their thoughts and feelings with you without any judgment, rather showing them the love of Christ and His warmth.
What if we all took the time to reach out to others to show them that Jesus loves them, His warmth and care is there all round them through us. That by reaching out and simply have a small conservation not about the weather but a real topic where we can reach out to another person. A talk where we share a small piece of ourselves with another that we may not know that well, and take the time to find out about them as well. Where we share our thoughts and some of our feelings with another person, who is looking and seeking someone to care. By taking that first step we are there combating their loneliness. A touch on the hand, a smile, or a hug, can help a person who is struggling and feeling all alone in a very crowded room, where they just want someone to say I care!
By reaching out and taking small steps with one another we are able to show the Love that Christ has for all of us, not just certain people but all who are called His sons and daughters. We are to show the love and the warmth of the Father with all who we met not when it is convenient for us. As a Christian we are to reach out to all people, those who are hurting, but those who long for a friend as well. One of the greatest thing you can give to another is time and a piece of yourself to them. That is the start of friendship that will develop and grow with the Love of the Lord. Reach out to those who are lonely, you may find a true friend and find your relationship with the Lord grow as well, as you reach out to your brothers and sisters in Christ.
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