As a parent, I do not just keep thoughts of involvement with my children as ideas in my mind. Similarly in all my interactions with others, not all the plans and hopes in my dreams come to reality, but certainly some do. One of the joys of life is experiences shared together. I am delighting in holiday time by the sea with our youngest four. The pace of life here leaves time for games of "Sorry", "Pick Up Sticks" and even some fast paced spoon card game that is just too intense for me. Mornings are spent wandering the low tide beaches discovering those fascinating creations normally hidden in the seas depths. We all read together and swim and wander along the beach chatting with others and dropping in on our neighbours.
I am reflecting that often my time with God is purely an exercise in my mind. Indeed God takes up thought and prayer time. I do believe that He loves each of us beyond all measure. Often my relationship with Him stops there. Life can involve active interaction with the God of the Universe, affectionately known by many as "The Universe." Listen to those inner promptings of your heart. Step out and act on them. Be still and receive love and care from our Creator. Wait and see what blessings come. Develop eyes to see and ears to hear not just in your mind but the fullness of your being. May we share those God or Universe moments with one another. Recognize them. Interact with them and have them be part of the fullness of life. Life has so many dimensions: emotional, physical, mental and spiritual! We read of others who speak of personal relationship with God. Go further to notice those moments of experience in your own life. Write about them. Include them in the internal story of your life. Most of us do not recognize God in the everyday experiences. I want to take time and grow in this experience of life with God. Practice and jump in to the love and involved interest of God for you with all of your being.
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