The other day, while in a little shop, I heard the song Brave by Sara Bareilles – I felt her words enter my heart deeply – I knew it was a message from Spirit. Sara’s words urge the
listener to be brave – honestly. I felt her words telling me
to be brave – honestly. I felt that
enter my heart deeply, too.
With Holy Week upon us, I thought about how brave Jesus
was, how He stayed on track and didn't waver. He taught love, kindness,
compassion and forgiveness. He stood up to the naysayers, the enemy. Through
His willingness and strength He remained open and tolerant. In her song, Sara
talks about humanity, how we've all “fallen
for the fear” at times. Think of the people who are being oppressed by the enemy today
purely because of their beliefs – think of their fear. That takes real bravery
- honestly.
In 2 Peter 1:-3-4, Simon Peter stated: “His divine power
has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness…through these
[promises] you may be partakers of the divine nature….” We can partake? We can
be a part of divine nature? We can be more like Jesus? It’s time to be brave - honestly!
Sometimes it’s hard to know where God is, where Jesus is,
where our real strength is. I've put together an open poem about where to find
Divine Presence. Know that Divine Presence is positively everywhere and it’s time we partake bravely and honestly! Tell me where you find Divine Presence!
Where
to find Divine Presence
The pause between
each breath
The moment between
each keystroke
The touch of clean
sheets
A hot bath
The space between
each word
The trumpets in
the Hallelujah Chorus
Vibrantly colored
leaves
Rocks
The smell of pine
New buds sprouting
Shades of green-blue
lichen
Pink wild roses
Snowflakes on
pinecones
Frost on glass
Crisp, cold air
Squirrels playing
Deer pausing
A gentle breeze
Chills
Music
Art
Speeches
Writings
Laughter
Crying
Words
Warmth
Thoughts
Prayers
Human Contact
Spiritual Connection
Christmas Carolers
Smiles
Salvation Army
Bell Ringers
Special Olympians
A Homeless Person
The Ave Maria
The Lord’s Prayer
The Prayer
O Holy Night
The National Anthem
A prayer for one’s
betterment
Freedom
Empowerment
Education
Wisdom
Tolerance
Inspiration
Feet
Clean
Grounded
Bare
Clean Socks
Old slippers
In sand
Hands
Working
Molding
Creating
Touching
Clapping
Waving
Welcoming
Eyes
Seeing
Sparkling
Crying
Accepting
Sleeping
Listening
Really Listening
An empty church
The forest
A tiny bird
Sunshine
Soft rain
Thunder
Falling snow
Candles Burning
Understanding
Accepting
Tolerating
Forgiving
Honesty
Integrity
Wonderment
Excitement
Elation
Accomplishment
Birth
Death
Emotions
Happiness
Sadness
Grief
Anger
Fear
Sorrow
Love
Joy
Giggling
Smells
Lavender
Lemons
Crisp Apples
Carmel
Chocolate
Oranges
A baby’s skin
Everywhere
Everyplace
Everything
All Day
All Night
In you
In me
Our Soul
!
With Gratitude for Divine Presence
May Your Easter be Blessed and “Brave –
Honestly” Beautiful!
