SURPRISE...

It's almost a shock to the system when we are surprised by someone or something...

I suppose in many ways we are comfortable when we feel in control and have a good idea of what is happening and will happen.  Most times we can be wrong.

I believe God likes to surprise us.

When we are surprised, we have a chance to use our Faith and see God's Loving Hand in all that is happening to us and to our world at large.

The ability to use our faith and see beyond the normal events of our day, allows us to become a more centred and spiritual person.

God is not out to test us.  He loves us.

The element of surprise is often added to our lives as a gift, a way of seeing just how much God cares for us and is part and parcel of who we are and what we do.

Let's be open-hearted and allow God to surprise us more and more.

Love Weakness

It seems a strange thing to say, 'Love Weakness'  and yet this could well be the secret of inner happiness and peace of mind.

When we love weakness, we accept how we and who we are.  There is no judgement or regret or guilt.  In this way we learn to accept others as they are and who they are.

Loving a state of weakness allows us to be free from prejudices and judgements that can hamper our ability to see the truth of a situation. 

How this works is easy, we develop a love for what is the honest truth.

Perhaps I am tired or sick or jealous or whatever might be the emotional state that I am in.

No need for guilt, just acceptance.

God meets us where we are, not where we think we are or desire to be.

Just as we are, God loves us.

Shame for us not to love ourselves as we, imperfect and hopefully happy.

Welcome all that is New...

The Y2016 is here and bringing many changes to our lives.

We have begun with moving into a new home and learning to let go of the old... 

It's a great thing to move forward and have a willingness to let go of old ways and habits etc.

For some it may mean letting go of a loved one and moving on with their lives.

Grieving is important  of course and part of healing too.

It's a challenge to let go of a way of life we've become accustomed to and be open to whatever God has in mind for us.

Let's go forward and welcome all that is NEW.

God has a plan for each one of us. Embrace His Love.

Gift of Faith

Our first celebration for Christmas began with moving into our new premises with huge windows

that let in the light!

What a wonderful experience, almost afraid to believe this is our new home. 

More work to be done, yet a room flooded with daylight is Santa's best gift to me.

Last Christmas was spent in our studio which has space yet no windows.

We learned to adapt without realising how wonderful daylight can be.

This makes me realise how precious is the Gift of Faith.

Even if a person was blind, unable to see the beauty of nature and brightness of the sun, they could still be blessed with having the inner Light of Faith.

I love this precious Gift of Light, yet still more precious is the Gift of Faith.

Let the Light in...

What a difference it makes when we enter a dark room and switch on the light.

Suddenly, all those shades and shapes of darkness disappear and the beauty of a room is revealed.

In a way, our soul is just like a room waiting to be filled with light.

Of course, we need to know how...  How do we fill our soul with the Light of the World?

Most mothers could give us a practical answer to that.

Clear out all the rubbish and things that cling to our minds which are of no use to us.

When our soul is clean and innocent, then the Light of the World will have room to move into our soul and dwell within.

We become part of the Light and are able to share that Light with others.

Let the Light in...

Prepare for Christmas

Preparing for Christmas can become a huge event, OR  it can simply be a way of preparing for a special Visitor to call in.

I remember as a child how important it was to prepare for visitors coming to see us.  At the very least our home would be a welcoming place to call into,  no special frills of any kind, yet homely and non judgemental. We regarded it as an honour that someone would like to come and visit us.

On Christmas day we are honoured to have Christ the King come into our lives.  We greet this Divine Baby in Church and are asked to bring Him home with us in our hearts.

Each one of us receives an invitation to keep in the company of Christ on this special day.

Am I willing to do this, or will I be distracted by tinsel and merriment that excludes His Presence.

I hope not, that's why I want to prepare my heart now so I will be glad to receive His Love.

Dream on...

We have the gift of life, which is so precious to us, and whatever happens we have a choice to go forward and follow our dreams.

Our dreams may is little or big, no matter, the important thing is to dream on...

We may never, ever, fully realise how much we are loved by God and yet, the fact that we believe in God's love for us will help us to move forward and become a beautiful person.

God so loved the world...

Let us love the world too and add our aspirations and dreams to make it a wonderful place to live in.

How we live now will determine our place in heaven.

Dream on!