We live in a world filled with noise, confusion and temptation. There are so many things constantly fighting for our attention. Oftentimes, we feel ourselves sinking and we hold on to whatever can bring some kind of comfort. We reach for people, things, or anything that will help us feel a little better. & sadly, we tend to forget that we have our own spiritual power that can be strengthened and renewed by God to help us navigate the challenges that we face in our lives.
Today, I want to remind you of your spiritual connection to God. I invite you to take a moment to think about the times when God has been present in your life. To take a moment to remember how amazing it felt to know that God was helping you through something in your life. ❤️ That connection that you have felt to God in the past, is real. it is not made up and you know that he has been present in your life multiple times. God loves you more than you can imagine, and he is ready to hear and help you with whatever you may be experiencing at this time.
The amazing thing about God is that He gives us the freedom to choose whether we want to reach up to him or not. He allows us to choose for ourselves how to spend our time, who we choose to listen to, what we choose to do or follow etc. Regardless of what we do or not do, He is always willing and ready to hear and comfort our souls. He wants to hear from us about how we’re feeling. He wants to extend His love and comfort and He has promised that He will guide us for good.
His word says;
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Whom better to trust than our creator to give us all that is for our good. 🫶🏼🥹
Our spiritual connection to God is the most precious gift that we can have as we navigate life. it requires our constant care and protection. So, let’s take a moment and ask ourselves 💛 “What will I do today to PROTECT my connection to God?”
“ What do I need to remove or add to my life that will STRENGTHEN my relationship with God?”
One of my goals is to spend time with God daily. Just as I have appointments set and scheduled for Dr.’s and responsibilities, I want to set up a “daily appointment” to be with God. Sitting outside in nature is one of the things that helps me feel closer to God. So, I can set a little time to be outside, to breathe, look around me and take a moment to cover my ears and offer a sincere prayer to God. I want to purposefully open my heart to Him, to thank Him for my many blessings, to ask Him to forgive me for my mistakes & to ask him to please pour His peace and wisdom upon my mind and heart so that I may be able to recognize the loving message that He has for me.
I know, that as we make time for God, we will be blessed. It is up to us to CHOOSE to strengthen our relationship with God, by making sure that we offer sincere and heartfelt prayers. That we read, ponder, meditate and try to memorize His words. That we may make it a point daily to listen to uplifting messages and music that will fill our minds and hearts with what we need to hear. & that our environment in our home may also be inviting and a type of oasis for our minds and souls. I fully believe that as we strengthen our relationship with God we begin to carry our own inner oasis with us. ❤️☺️🙏🏼
We have to remind ourselves daily, that we are the protectors of our own spiritual light and of that connection that we have to our divine creator. We have to cover ourselves by the armor of God. To protect ourselves from the darts of the enemy and to be vigilant in recognizing the tacts of the enemy. So that we may fill ourselves with the power of God and His mercy, peace and goodness to help guide us to where He wants us to go.
Here’s a scripture that can help us to recognize if something comes from God.
13 But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God.
(Moroni 7:13)
& the opposite is true as well,
“But whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject themselves unto him.”(Moroni 7:17)
18 And now, my brethren, seeing that ye know the light by which ye may judge, which light is the light of Christ, see that ye do not judge wrongfully; for with that same judgment which ye judge ye shall also be judged.
19 Wherefore, I beseech of you, brethren, that ye should search diligently in the light of Christ that ye may know good from evil; and if ye will lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not, ye certainly will be a child of Christ.
(Moroni 7:18-19)
God wants to remind us that we can judge for ourselves. We have that freedom to choose what we allow in our lives. He invites us to do good, to be good, to love, to forgive ourselves and others. To fill our minds, hearts and souls with peace and that as we do so, we will be able to extend that light and love to others as well and fill the world with the divine light of God.
As we make time for Him, and to strengthen our relationship with Him. We will see that our challenges will become more manageable. We will have more wisdom to know how to navigate the experiences and difficult people in our lives. & finally, He will fill our hearts, minds and souls with His light and being at peace with God and feeling His love is the greatest comfort that any soul can experience. I pray that you will gain a stronger desire to protect your relationship with God and to allow it to fill your life and bring you true and lasting joy.
Love you all & hope to see you tonight in class at 7pm to do something amazing for our bodies, minds and spirits. Can’t wait to see you all there!! 😍🤗❤️🙏🏼
Love,
Lili 🌸