White Chalk on a Clean Slate
6/19/09 Insights from Study When you put God first, you have nothing to fear because the thing you care most about cannot fail, and the things that can fail are not your greatest consideration.
In such simplicity it’s easy to concentrate; that’s why mysticism leads to contemplation. In contemplation we put ourselves in quiet reception of the mind of God. We draw within ourselves in order to block out the distractions of anything that is not God. This is a mental clearing away, so as to concentrate on the one true thing – God’s love and care.
It’s not as if we have to do this in order to receive God’s message for us; if God wills it, His message will come to us no matter what we do or don’t do. But contemplation is prayer – it not only puts us into the mindset to receive the essence of God with our supernatural senses, it also serves to remind us that we have a loving God who welcomes our communication with Him. Through this prayer we feel the satisfaction of our seeking out the truly important, and in the simplicity of this prayer we’re open to understand whatever God chooses to give us – like white chalk on the clean slate of your open spirit.
If all you have is a minute of quiet and solitude, give God that minute. You will be surprised at how eager God is to reach out. In the middle of chaos, you can still receive God, for He is present always and everywhere. You can make a big difference for yourself it you will ask for the grace to feel God in your life despite life’s chaos and distraction. Even “Lord, have mercy!” is a prayer straight to God’s heart.
You must understand that where God is concerned there is no formula or ritual. He knows you perfectly, so the slightest acknowledgment from you is sufficient to please Him. Let God into your consciousness whenever you can, and the answer to everything will be there waiting.
You said…”You must understand that where God is concerned there is no formula or ritual. He knows you perfectly, so the slightest acknowledgment from you is sufficient to please Him. Let God into your consciousness whenever you can, and the answer to everything will be there waiting.”
Thank you dear one for writing this blog…It’s amazing how a life time can go by and the simplest of truths can somehow escaped us…or is it the perfect timing of His will…water changed to wine….His love and mine to you….