Spiritual Awakening: A River of Hope!!!
Sometime when you are on your spiritual path you will find challenges that come in many forms. When these challenges arise it is important to find a body of water to just sit quietly by and pray. I have such a place and I call it The River Of Hope. There is something very magical and spiritual about just watching the water and remembering that when we cleanse our mind, body, and soul of negativity and replace it with positivism that we begin to transform. It is through our transformation that we create a oneness consciousness and thus grow personally, professionally and personally. I have learned through my spiritual journey that there will be things that I do not understand but if GOD brought me to it GOD will bring me through it. I have also come to understand that the spiritual path may have some bumps along the way but when I am cleansed and doing things to honor and praise GOD these bumps are smoothed out. We are all going to have some set backs where we question our spirituality. It is at these times that we go to the river to get rejuvenated and to re-energize the divine life force that allows us to share peace, love, joy, and prosperity. It is when we cleanse and remove that which no longer serves us that we become more evolved and thus we can be of more service and value to others. In finding ways to be of value and service we attract all the resources necessary to create and manifest the life we desire.
When we are bathed in the spirit of GOD we come to understand that if GOD is for us who can be against us. The enemy will through many obstacles in your way to try to shake you however when you are strong in your faith and divinely connected no one can stop you. I am reminded of a day last year when I was out collecting donations for The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Boca Raton when I put the collection canister in one hand and my Bible in the other. I walked into a restaurant to ask for a donation the man behind the counter asked me what book I was reading I said The Bible he said you have a weapon there I must donate he then told everyone in the restaurant to make a donation. That day was one of my most successful days collecting and taught me that when you are connected to GOD good things happen. Later that day I stopped for dinner and found a small park with a picnic are over looking a body of water so I stopped and as I ate I prayed and praised GOD thanking him for all the good he is doing in my life. At the end of last year my fundraising total for The 2015 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Boca Raton was $2557. Now everyday I pray that GOD will direct me and allow me to use my talents for good. As a result even the biggest challenges seem small.
When I am facing challenges and need some reassurance I turn to the scriptures and I am reminded that I am a divine child of GOD as you are as well and that GOD wants to increase the love in my life so that I can give more love and share that love for the betterment of others. I have often stated that service to humanity is the best work of life and this is so true as the more you give the more you receive.
When we pray at the river and seek ways to be more loving and compassionate we begin to grow in all that we do and as a result our personal, professional, and spiritual life is enhanced. As you travel to your river of hope know that if you seek you will be answered and if you ask it shall be given. In today’s hustle and bustle society take a moment to go to the river and pray.
If you can not get to a river remember that you are 90% water and that you are the river of hope and you can provide a reservoir for those seeking to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Allow your river to flow and you will create much hope and healing as you take action in becoming more aware and awake. It is when we allow the water to flow freely that we make the world a better place. May your river flow freely. Namaste!!!