The Big Questions

A friend of mine recently asked one of the big universal questions; is there really someone watching over us? Of course I answered yes. Knowing that I write this blog would make that obvious. Yet when these questions arrive the first thing that I know is not only is God watching over us, but he is in us. It's comforting to me to know that He is watching over me. It gives me confidence that He is in my heart guiding me if I choose to follow. When people ask the big questions, I think that they know the answers in their hearts but are fighting with the concepts in their minds. If you're asking the questions then there is something inside of you that is looking for guidance. But we may not want to go in the direction that it is leading us. For example, we may have to change our bad behavior. Once we know that other concepts exist we can no longer use ignorance as an excuse for bad behavior. You are being a jerk even though you know better. So knock it off. It is selfish behavior and will only result in hurting others. That is not an acceptable purpose for your life. There are too many hurt people walking around that need your help; they need loving kindness. This life is bigger than you. Have some guts to follow your heart and be guided by the goodness of the spirit in you.

God speed!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! On this glorious Easter Day I have the comfort of God with me. Let me tell you why that is. For starters, I was driving home very late at night into the early morning hours of Good Friday. The moon was full and I could see deep into the moonlit trees the lined the miles of highway. If you have experienced the illumination of a rural setting on a full moon night, then you know how magical it feels. Other than admiring its beauty and being thankful for the moon's assistance in my safe travels I didn't think much more about it. After all I had arrived home safely and went on about my business. Then I learned that Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.When the spring equinox comes, daytime grows longer than night. When the moon is full, it rises in the East at the same time the sun sets in the West. So there is never a moment when either the sun or the full moon is not shining in the heavens. Isn't that a beautiful metaphor for Jesus Christ, the light of our Lord. He guides us with his light, making it easier to see into the dark shadows casting out fear.

Also, I have been through a number of trials recently and the common denominator has been rejection. And yet, with every instance of worldly disappointment comes a crack of light, an internal warmth of comfort that I am not alone. The Holy Spirit, God's Spirit lives in me! Is there anything better than the knowing in our heart and mind that we are not alone? There is someone there to share our burdens, someone that knows our soul so we don't have to put on a facade, we can just release the ego and be ourselves. In God's love we can always be redeemed. We can strip away the parts of us that we've broken and start anew; over and over again.

When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit of God makes His home inside of you. That’s the same Spirit, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. That resurrection power can bring health, strength and life to your physical body, and it can bring life to your hopes and dreams. In fact, it can bring life to any area that may seem dormant on the inside of you. God has resurrection power for you today! Receive it and walk in His victory this Easter and forevermore.