Over the past few days I have prayed and listened for God more than I have for weeks maybe even years. In fact the other night I went to bed praying and woke up several times praying and got up before the alarm went off still praying. While this activity doesn't make me more spiritual it does raise my awareness of where God might be speaking into my life. So yesterday in a meeting when a very Godly woman said, "I've been thinking a lot lately about how our lives might benefit from the martial arts concept of absorbing the force exerted against us for our benefit." When she said this I kind of perked up and started asking is this true for me?
I think there is something to be said for this right now. It does seem that there are all kinds of forces coming at me right now and I have to wonder which of them I should be battling and whether or not the battle is taking more out of me than is appropriate. So in the midst of it all I keep praying and listening and waiting for God to speak into my life.
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Hi Sid,
I was catching up on your blog this evening and read back to the middle of October. I'm observing your writings concerning everyday activities and the impact that they may have on others as well as yourself.
Yesterday, in wandering around the little town of Sonora, shopping with Jim and a friend, the Christmas Store was the last stop after almost 3 hours. I found two wonderful books that you may or may not have found. I read them in the store and purchased a tree ornament to go along with them to give as a set to our children and our grandchildren. They are Santa and the Christ Child by Nicholas Bakewell and A Special Place for Santa, A Legend for our Time, by Jeanne Piper. They give us an added reason for the season. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the note Chris! It is always good to hear from you.
I hope all of you are going to be able to gather and enjoy Christmas and one another this year.
Blessing to you all.
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