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When we find the ground shaking we should ask ourselves the following:
“What is it I am suppose to be doing?” “What am I really doing?” “What can I change to eliminate some of the shaking?” “What must I add to or take away from the equation?” And most importantly, “Lord, where do you want me?”
If we begin yielding to Him more and resisting less; we will find ourselves on steady ground again.
Otherwise, He will keep shaking the ground until we land in the spot He wants us.
Remember: “If the ground didn’t shake, how could it break for something new to begin?”
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“We can’t allow someone to change who we are just because they dislike who they are.”
Who are you? Who am I? Who are we?
We are that person we see when we are all alone. You know, when there’s nobody looking. That person that we see just before we drift off to sleep each night. We are also that same person we see when we look in the mirror every morning.
If we don’t like what we see, then that’s what needs changed. We can not change because someone said so. We must do it because we have searched our souls and know that we need to do so.
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As I left a local eatery after having had lunch with my sister, I pondered our many conversations throughout the rest of the day. Her and I typically have deep and thought-provoking conversations, and this was another one to add to the mix. The conversation that stood out the most was our discussion of personal strengths and weaknesses.
As night fell I thought it would be great to try to capture some pictures of lightning crashing on the fairway. I gathered up some things and went outside in hopes for storm pictures. Unfortunately the storm never came to where I was, but something more amazing appeared to the camera and to me as I began to photograph the moon. It was something that couldn’t be seen with the naked eye.
The first picture appeared normal and beautiful,
with only clouds and the moon.
The photographs became more amazing as I continued to shoot.
The moon is still in the clouds,
however there is a giant Orb floating above it.
As you can see, it is pretty good size.
In this photo the clouds covered the moon to make a heart.
This photo is unexplainable. I was not moving,
so it’s not an issue of movement or blurring.
The houses are clear and stationary in both corners of the picture.
In this photo the moon grew longer. Again, houses are stationary. It reminded me of the serpent’s tail and provoked deep thoughts from within me.
Is it possible that people have wondered for centuries where hell is, and it has been right in front of us all along? Often times in life when we are searching the hardest for something, we find that it was right under our nose the entire time. And if heaven is all around us as generations in the past have said, then wouldn’t it make sense for hell to be right in front of us?
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This is a really good song to meditate and give thanks. He hears us, no matter who we are or where we are. And he responds. It is no coincidence that people in this world that have achieved much came from some of the most difficult circumstances. It is no coincidence that when you ask them all how they survived traumatic life situations they say… : “I prayed”.
Those who answer that question with “I prayed” came from all nations, and all walks of life. They were from all religions, all beliefs, all completely different people. He is there, and He listens. Although he does it in his own time, He answers. It may not always be in the way we thought, but He answers. He never fails to answer. Just believe.
I went to see a band this past week, and received validation that I have been given a gift of discernment. As the gals in the band sang Fighter by Christina Aguilera the crowd sang along. I walked over to a man, and said “keep fighting”. I could feel it, despite his smiling outwardly and appearing to be enjoying his evening. When I spoke those words to him, he said “You have no idea. I’m fighting. I’ve had 5 brain tumors”, and he began to list a series of medical complications. He then looked at me and said “Out of everyone in this room to have said that to, you picked me. I’m fighting! This is weird! I have chills!”
Needless to say we became quick friends, and this experience gives me chills to even retell. We never exchanged numbers, or even our names. But it reminds me of the old saying “Be nice to everyone you see, they are fighting a battle you know nothing about!”
I hear the birds singing, and love the way the sun kisses my face as I carry out the trash. Oh how I love the start of a new season. And how grateful I am that spring has arrived! As I walked back in from taking out the trash I thought “Uh Oh, new season = new lessons!” “I wonder what lessons are awaiting me this new season…”
This past season, I learned many things. I met new people, reunited with old friends, and built on existing relationships. I distanced myself from some relationships, and even discarded a few. All of which became a requirement for me to grow more, and find the right path.
I learned to never second guess my intuition, and to never doubt God’s plan. I learned the power of patience, and perseverance. I got to see firsthand the power of prayer and it’s ability to move mountains. That part was beautiful!
The biggest lesson I learned this past season was that “behind every failure is an opportunity for success.” I realized that our plan isn’t always His plan. That it is okay to fall, just get back up and keep pedaling! In order to prevent future falls/accidents, do not look back. Peddle like crazy and look straight ahead. Focus on the goal. (We peddled away for a reason, there is no sense in looking back at something we don’t and won’t miss.)
Now I question although I should not, “What will this new season bring?”
I want this to be my season to plant seeds in hopes for a bountiful harvest in the fall. It is the beginning of a beautiful journey. And a happy ending to a story that was once so sad to me. I predict this to be the season of joy! I feel very good about things, and incredibly optimistic! As my feet hit the floor each morning I feel good! I feel like my life has a purpose. I feel secure with who I am, I feel happy.
Whatever lessons lie ahead in this next season, I have faith I will learn and grow from them. I no longer fear change, I welcome it. With every new season, I embrace this journey even more. I didn’t know when or how I would get here, but faith has brought me here. Faith will either keep me here, or take me to an even higher place. None the less, it is time. And I am ready!
Thank you Lord, for such a beautiful life!
© February 2010 Angela Bininger
W h e n w e d o nt
know which road
to travel, He gives
u s a sign. When
w e dont know how
to get down the road
He leads t h e way.
When we encounter bumps in the road, He gets us
over them. When we dont know how far we can
make it, He proves to us we can. When we didnt
think we would survive the trip, He shows us how
strong we are. When we dont know all of the answers
He reveals them. When we feel we have just
l o s t i t a l l
H e g i v e s u s
S o m e t h i n g
T h a t i s m u c h
b e t t e r .
W h e n we d o n t
le a r n our lesson
th e f i r s t t i m e,
He m a k e s s u r e
that we r e p e a t i t.
W h e n w e d o n t
listen t o H i m, He
lo v e s u s anway!
When we are on
the cusp of fulfilling
our dreams, He had
it planned all along.
When we don’t know
how, why, when, or if
…….……………..…………..
He does & always will!
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Thank you Lord for giving me
These lessons from which I have learned.
And granting me the privelage
To grow
As each page I turn.
Thank you Lord for blessing me
With an ability to type and write.
Thank you Lord for giving me
A chance to share this life.
The lessons I have learned
I will now teach
And pass on
So others can beware.
Thank you Lord for loving me
and For always being there.
In times ahead
I will likely fall
Perhaps repeating a lesson or two.
Thank you Lord for not judging me
And loving me as you do!
– AMEN –
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There is a song when I was a child that my friend’s father use to sing in church. I couldn’t remember the entire song, or who even sang it, but I awoke singing the chorus this morning. I then took it upon myself to look it up on YouTube, and once the song began to play I could recall every word in the song and it gave me chills.
Where there is faith
There is a voice calling keep walking
You’re not alone in this world
Where there is faith
There is a peace like a child sleeping
A wonderful powerful place
Where there is faith
When we have faith we can move mountains. When we have faith we do not feel alone. When we have faith good things happen. When we have faith, our sorrows are more bearable. When we have faith, we know there will be a tomorrow. When we have faith, life is beautiful. So no matter what you’re battling, keep the faith. It is our faith, that keeps us alive. It consoles us. It heals us. And it delivers us.
Listen to the song, and concentrate on the words. Let your worries and stresses go to the wayside, and replace them with faith. We are never alone. A little bit of faith can go a long way!
The Empoweror 