Are you dealing with a tough decision today? Know that the God of all ages sees, hears, and knows your every struggle.
He knows when you’re happy, sad, glad, or angry. God longs for you to tell Him your doubts and to share your pain. Confide in Him, my friend. You won’t regret it.
“And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”—Matthew 28:20.
This year, our local Word Weavers writers group embarked upon a mission of compiling an anthology book. The theme would be “Transformation.” For some odd reason, the idea didn’t excite me—at least not at first. 
Most of the submissions were already turned in, critiqued, and accepted before I decided it would be a good idea to get with the program and come up with something for the book. I searched my archives and found the perfect journal article. My son.
My son was transformed later in his teens—(you’ll just have to read my story to find out about the before and after details). Little did I know that during that whole upsetting ordeal that God was transforming my heart. Transforming it from independence on self and dependence on the only wise God. I didn’t even realize this story had evolved into a double transformation. One in my dear son’s heart and one close to home: me.
Maybe you’ve experienced deep grief in your soul in the past. Or, maybe you’re experiencing it right now. I invite you to take a look at the stories enclosed within the covers of our new release, The Transformation Project. The book is available in both paperback and Kindle format.
P.S. the title of my story is: I Hope He’ll Come Home.
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Precious
Rare
Underrated
Craved 
Together we:
Talk
Walk
Laugh
Play
Draw
Color
Boat
Observe
Remember
Thunder booms in the distance
Safe & secure from all alarms
Lightening surrounds
Rain crashes down
Fire truck sirens blare
Secure within my sailboat shell
No worry; no cares
My Father says:
Do not be afraid
Nor let my heart be troubled
He gives me Peace
Freely
Free—free at last
Free to roam, or
Not to roam
I only have
This moment in time
To do as I feel best
Swimmers swim
Sailors sail
Surfers surf
I pause
Like no one else here
Babies squeal and cry
Lovers walk
Athletics run
I pause
And wait
For what, I cannot say
Oh yes, I know …
To get nearer God to Thee
“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth, the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me” — Song of Songs 2:11-13. 
In the book of Song of Songs, King Solomon writes of love & carefree days. He speaks of courtship & consummation of love between a man and a woman.
This type of pleasure can also be carried over into our relationship with God. God longs for my companionship. He eagerly awaits me to quiet my body and mind. To still my thoughts & drink in His presence, love, and wisdom. He woos me away from the cares of today. Coaxes me to focus on Him; not on my problems or circumstances.
When life calls me away from contemplation and into disorder, confusion, and strife — I push God further and further from the center of my life. The center of my soul.
Chaos, fear, doubt, depression, and health problems are symptomatic results.
I’m sure your days are filled to the brim … just like mine. I feel there is little time to pause, read scripture, and pray. Or maybe it’s that I’m not allowing for that time in my life. When there’s much to do, that’s the day, I need to spend more time on my knees.
How about you? Did you steal away for some God-time yet?
“Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Psalm 116:7.
“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” — Psalm 118:24.
“I begin each day with a sunrise, announcing My radiant Presence. By the time you rise from your bed, I have already prepared the way before you. I eagerly wait your first conscious thought. I rejoice when you glance My way” – #Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young.
“Go somewhere fear told you you couldn’t go. Find your edge and push it. Speak that truth. Joseph Campbell said, ‘The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.’
The treasure is growth, risk’s reward. Turns out the cave is more amazing than frightening; spacious, pristine and liberating.” (from Soulseeds.com)
Is fear speaking to you right now? Maybe fear is preventing you from submitting a magazine or book proposal. Are you a bit afraid of going to the edge and signing up for a writer’s retreat? Have you considered a retreat or conference might be the jumpstart you need to go to the next level?
The treasure is awaiting you — you need only step out in faith. Reserve your spot now. Don’t delay another day. Is it time to begin Writing in Harmony with your Soul? A perfect opportunity awaits you to join fellow writers for 30 hours of writing, reflective time, learning, brainstorming and much more!
Find out more about finding your treasure and dispelling crippling fear. Come join us on March 22–23. For more information, see:
https://www.meetup.com/wordweavers-wmi/events/101252082/
“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock & my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken” — Psalm 62:5–6.