LONGING FOR GOD’S PEACE, DAY FOUR

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Monday, April 7th

(An excerpt from my memoir, * written when I was enduring the worst of the chemotherapy treatments.)

Dear helping and healing Creator God, what would you have me know today?

My child, I know it’s so very challenging to just BE in the present moment. Your present moments aren’t as exciting, productive, or varied as they once were. Your present moments are quiet, routine, limited with boundaries, and often filled with worry.

The present moment is not where you like to be.

But allow me to work in you during this wilderness time. With many distractions removed, I can work on your soul and mind more readily. Don’t block my work with your distractions of fear and crankiness—or at times, with Spider Solitaire. Open your heart to notice how I am teaching, helping, inspiring you for each moment of the day. Please take time to be with me. Practice disciplines and creative spiritual exercises in your free moments. Let yourself freely and fully accept this time of liminal space as my workspace for you.

Better days are coming. You know this. I am the One who gives you hope and healing. Be thankful for the many prayers from many people, and let your spirit be held by them. You will sense this grace if you remain aware of the many prayers and my generous love for you and Jim. Be a gentle presence today.

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May you feel the peaceful presence of God in this very moment, dear reader friends.

* What Would You Have Me Know? Contemplation and Companionship in a Time of Cancer, available on Amazon.
(Photo by Karen)