Today I wrote out my feelings and concerns in the moment. I answered for myself the question: What am I feeling and thinking right now? I wrote and wrote and wrote – just let it all flow out. It was as if all of the stuff swimming around inside of me flowed down my arm, into my hand, through the pen and onto the paper. I re-read it and said, “Yes, that’s it. That is where I am right now.” I read it another time and added a few extra thoughts and clarifications. Then I said to God.. “ Here is where I am right now. What do you have to say to me about this?” I read the paper once more, and found that I had to start all over. I was seeing things very differently. In this new moment, after intentionally listening to God, my perspective had widened, my focus was less self-centered. Unconnected pieces began to fit together. A clear sense of direction about what to do next took shape. As I began to respond positively, more clarity came, with a strong sense of “Yes!” Soon, I could read the original writing and know that I was in a very different place in this new moment because I had shared with God as clearly and honestly as I knew how where I was in that moment. And in the next moment, I had listened for God’s response. I was amazed as I looked back and looked inward and discovered the change that had been made because I had spent a moment in prayer. From an uneasy,confused jumble of feelings and thoughts, i had come to a more settled sense of peace. If you have ever had an experience like this, I would appreciate hearing from you about it.
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