Remain--Remain where--and with Whom
Awake oh my soul, Awake!
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Daily, I have three alarm clocks—two cats and one dog. By 6 am at the latest, they have me up—to toilet and to feed. This morning as I tried to lie down again, I realized –“no use, I am awake.”
“What is wrong with awake?”
Yes indeed what is wrong with arising to all that is around that is awesome at the beginning of day? What is wrong with being mentally fully alert and aware of the wonders of God’s world and His Presence all around?
Awake, to be aware, to stir up again all the reasons why ALIVE is very good. There are a few Psalms we can reflect on too, or Words that Jesus spoke. “Stay awake, stay alert, be on guard,” Words spoken in tender love for us, for He knew the dangers of a sluggish, lethargy type life and attitude. WAKE UP, look at what is today, look at everything that comes your way and see the many mysteries of God, see the potential for miracles, see the blossoming of seeds sewn, see the possibilities of sewing those seeds, with eyes wide open in faith, trust and love---it is time to be AWAKE.
A good stretch of the muscles, a deep breath, and a reminder of just what all is going on within and about your body that makes it possible to do these activities. Your body is a walking miracle of God's perfect design of love. So, awaken your spirit of thankfulness, your spirit of worship, praise and joy as you realize, “I am, because He is!!!” This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Be GLAD in it!!
So, not only do we arise, we awake---but we choose to be glad that we are and another day has begun to walk with our God. Enjoy, beloved of God, enjoy--and yes there are millions of reasons why we can enjoy when we are AWAKE. Holy Spirit antenna up, everyone---begin the new day!
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
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