A Walk in the Park on a Rainy day

Hi Friends,

Ever have one of those days where you just feel deep down inside like you have to get away from it all?  

Not that anything is wrong and you are fleeing from an issue or that you have ants in your pants, or una patita caliente as my mom would say... You just have to get away, separate yourself from it all, because even if you are at home alone, you feel the need to go somewhere and spend time in solitude... Just you and God. 

I felt that way today, I went to run some errands and felt an urgency to get them done and as I hit the road my eyes began looking for a park.  I thought, but it's kinda rainy, my hair is gonna get puffy and I'm a bit clumsy what if I trip and fall or what if there is a puddle?  But the desire to be alone with God and Walk with Him overwhelmed any and all questions. So on I went driving. 

I found a nice quiet park, open green and a lil path that I had overlooked until I saw an older woman pop out from behind the shrubbery with her dog.  I took my purse and keys and trekked on over and while my walk through that park did not take too long, my heart was content. I was walking with my Lord, sharing with Him my thoughts and desires and giving Him my heart.  

Beyond speaking to me through thoughts, I heard Him in the calm breeze and gentle song of the crickets.  He shared His love with me, and allowed me experience His sweet aroma through the fragrance of the berries and flowers that grew throughout the paths. It was not at all overwhelming, but one that delighted my senses and had me walking on what felt like clouds, elevated to a place where He, the God Almighty enveloped me with His love.  

Be blessed,
MelindaMinda

Pray for Prayer

By: PriscyMarie

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray …

This past Thursday at bible study we had a surprise prayer service instead and it was great.  I didn’t think about it when we all knelt at the altar but it was hunger provoking yet satisfying.  I have been feeling the Holy Spirit pulling me closer lately but frankly I have had a struggle to pray for more than five minutes.  If you are anything like me you will understand.  Some people kneel to pray and you won’t see them again for like five hours.  My mind runs on the 4^th gear for most of the day and when I kneel to pray, recently especially, I go into neutral.  I’ve been praying for God to help me pray.   I have so much I now I want to pray for but it all either gets summed up or I forget completely.

This Thursday was a refreshing experience.  As soon as I knelt the Holy Spirit did what He was probably waiting a while to do. He took over.  With Tears rolling down my cheeks I felt it.  The open void inside the depths of my soul was crying to be filled by the only permanent satisfaction.  I didn’t know what my spirit was praying but I knew I needed it.  The words my mind couldn’t formulate or didn’t know I should even ask for, my spirit requested.

I am constantly thinking and meditating on the Lord, loving on Him and thanking Him but I am far from Knowing Him.  It is a bit crazy to think that God, above all wants alone time with me and wants to bring me close to Him even when I’m an idiot, but He does.  How I long to be in His uninterrupted, unadulterated, limitless and tangible presence.  I am confident that with all the wonders and miracles I’ve seen I have yet to experience the greatness of His presence where repentance flows and His holiness is a standard as oppose to our tainted view on what holiness is.  Just be with HIM.

This past Thursday was refreshing and needed.  God answered my prayer.  He helped me pray.  I want His permanent overflow.  Forget about everything else and just have Him.  I know Christ died that we may go to Him directly but sometimes I’ve felt the veil was still covering the Holy of Holies.   I hope you join me in seeking an unveiled relationship with the Lord where the impossible is the norm.     

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Hi friends,

Earlier this week, I was thinking about INTERRUPTIONS! How we can be going by our merry way and BAM! You are interrupted but a call or information that can practically shake your world.  So what are interruptions, recently I heard a minister friend describe them as abrupt changes that occur. They may not be negative, just abrupt.  

It's like when I watch episodes of "I didn't know I was pregnant" I love that show!  While I have never been preggers, I have been around my fair share of pregnant friends and family and well.. even the least 'showing' one, showed and they all knew that they were pregnant, and were expecting big changes in their lives.   However on this show, we see that these ladies unknowingly experience a tremendous and abrupt change overnight. Yet it is amazing to see how as soon as this major change or "interruption" occurs, they step into Mommy mode and then in a brief time, cannot imagine their lives without their precious little one. 

It's amazing how an interruption can change someone's life so dramatically. 

I want to encourage you that whether you know change is coming or one comes unexpectedly...embrace it and enjoy the moment... you will never live another moment, or day exactly like that one.  Remember that  change can bring about great things, and teach us about ourselves and allow us to adjust our stride and sometimes help us make changes that will be for the better.  

Keep Smiling! & Be Blessed,

Minda

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