The Prayer of Children

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; the people He choose for His inheritance.” Ps. 33:12

Today as I was driving I turned to the radio station 99.1 Joy FM, a Christian station, in St. Louis.  Children all across the region were calling in to the station from the flag pole at their local school.  The number of children gathered around the flag pole at each school varied between one and thirty or more.  They were gathered in prayer.

In this time of the nation when we are in the midst of divisive politics, coming together in prayer, releases the Holy Spirit in us to make the best decisions for our nation, decisions for our common good.  My parents knew the difficulties of the Depression and world war and made sacrifices so I could have a better life.  This nation will not move forward until we work to bring forward the least of us and give them equal opportunities.  Like us, none of our leaders are without sin and faults, but many endure the harshness and viciousness of the media scrutiny, so that they may better the nation for all of us.

We need to listen with open hearts and minds.  We need to listen, educate ourselves, and most of all realize that unless we surrender to God as a people, our nation will not be blessed.  The Bible is the Word of God, written by man, inspired by God.  Unless we truly are open to the Holy Spirit and revelation, we will be stuck in arguing about whether people created by God as they are, are worthy of love, acceptance and equality.  I know that only through God at work in my life, have I overcome my sins which are many.  He has granted me grace beyond what I could ever deserve and accepted me for who I am.  This is the least I can do for my fellow citizens and leaders as I bow my head in prayer.with the children in St. Louis.

Faith and Open Doors

“Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.  Matthew 7:7

Yesterday, I received a Facebook post reminder from September 26, 2012.  In the post I wrote that “I believe that we are on a human and transcendent journey and we have forgotten the connection that is God which binds us together.  We believe in freedom because God granted that gift which is precious and a sign of great love.  What we do with that gift is therefore up to us.”   

Yesterday was an exercise in my faith of God’s love.  I believe God has called me to be a wife and mother and to network my idea of God, higher consciousness and communication. It is within my innermost soul.  I cannot be those things unless I surrender myself to God.  I wrote in January 2015 in one of my most viewed blog posts, “Do I trust my mind now enough to work at the metaphysical level, to let my thoughts flow to others, to see the endless views, and to experience God without constraint.  To see the multifaceted meanings in all of us that others do not see who are earth bound in thoughts and actions – to experience in all in my new home?”  

God did not grant me that house at that time, because I was not building the right house that was consistent with my soul and God’s will for me.  But God in his mercy, gives second chances for course corrections and I am now building my dream home.  It has a beautiful layout and has all the right elements of a functional family home.  As I went through the contracting process, I realized I already knew the right model and options.   I especially love the wall of windows in the family room with a fireplace for those cold winter days.  I envision a bright red door welcoming in visitors at Christmas and all year long.  I am hoping the house will be ready next Spring.

Although I know the house won’t be “perfect” it will have plenty of space and be filled with love.  I  dream of  a “messy” life full of joy and gratitude for my many blessings.

Christmas in My Dreams

Six months ago I deleted all my Pinterest boards except for the board on Faith titled "Let it Snow."  I realized that in my journey I was envisioning a life through my Pinterest boards that perhaps, God did not intend for me.

After selling my home and moving to an apartment to begin a new life this July, I was inspired to create new Pinterest boards.  One of my newly created boards is titled "Christmas in My Dreams."  It is filled with Christmas houses, snowmen, old fashioned Christmas cards, and winter wonderlands of sparkling snow.   I emailed the board to my sister-in-law who replied "When the world is in chaos and the news is all down hill, my heart longs for Christmas..."

When we sow fear instead of righteousness and love, we forget that God's creation is good.  "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good."  (Genesis 31) The Spirit of Christmas which is peace, reminds us that God is good and his creation is good and joyful.  "And the angel said onto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people (Luke 2:10-11)." 

I want to create a community and neighborhood where higher consciousness and communication is based on the love of God.  Where people see the deeper meaning to the symbols we consciously and unconsciously create.  Where hope prevails.  Where all spaces are sacred.

A year and a half ago, I placed a contract to build a home in Summit Springs in Fairview Heights, but the house I lived in did not sell and I lost the contract on the lot which over looked a field onto common grounds.   Today I drove by the subdivision to see if any of the lots remained. A sole unsold lot remained  and it overlooks the same field.  My original contract was to build a small house in this special neighborhood. This time I did not hold back on my dreams.  My dream is to have a family, with parents, children and grandparents living together.  I signed a contract to build the house that accommodates this dream of a Christmas House. I am building a home on my field of dreams.  My prayer is this Christmas House will be filled with the music and laughter, tears and joy, hope and love of my family and when I build it they will come.