Spiritual changes since going raw

[tames]

I have noticed that my spiritual self is becoming more aware - maybe more "mature" is the best way to put it.

Today I was sitting in church (Baptist) and just could not stop smiling. The kind of smiling that happens right down to the heart. I guess one may call it peace. At times, the pastor got into "conviction mode" as I like to call it. I just could not find myself feeling guilty and convicted about anything. Not that I am perfect mind you, and of course we all fall short in the light of His glory, but my mind, body and spirit just wanted to stay at peace and not get caught up in the emotion of it all. This peacefullness is a great feeling. For today at least my wish and prayer would be that this peace will last for awhile and that I can somehow project it to others.

I feel parts of me waking up and being closer to His creation.

As Christ said: "My peace I give unto you"

--Tim

[Autumn]

As Christ said: "My peace I give unto you"

--Tim

You just reminded me of one of my favorite hymns from church (Catholic) when I was a little girl. It is called "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace".

Make me a channel of Your peace
Where there is hatred let me sow Your love
Where there is injury, your pardon Lord
And where's the doubt, true faith in You.
Where there is darkness, only light
And where there's sadness, ever joy
Oh Master grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console,
To be understood as to understand
Or be loved as to love with all my soul.

That's all I can remember, but it used to give me a very peaceful feeling when we sang it in church, right before we offered each other the Sign of Peace. I had forgotten about that part of the Mass.

I hope someday to find the peace you are now finding and experiencing. How wonderful for you! :)

[sweetgoddess]

In my eyes Tim, you are perfect, for you are a part of the light of His glory.

Guess what? Your wish came true! You DID project that peace to others.
Blessings~


Autumn, I loved that hymn also and sang it while I read your post :)

[tames]

I heard that song recently on PBS. A man was giving a performance. He is either Irish or Scottish. I don't remember now. But is was a beautiful arrangement with full orchestra. Many in the audience sang along. Gorgeous...

--Tim

[Sweet lips]

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I feel parts of me waking up and being closer to His creation. --Tim

That is what is happening to me - the sleep parts that I abandon through pain and hurt are now opening up, and I stand in His glory. I feel a sign of maturity - in my before raw, I would react, but now, I am able to say, I have experienced this before, it is another teaching moment and what message am I to walk away from. It is grand to feel peace and rest in Him, who has given me life.