Out of the darkness.............

We all enter times of darkness. Where the spirit feels weak and faith falls woefully short of what we had believed was so much stronger. In these times, when light is but a spark and the way is laden with difficulties, I strive to remember the brilliance contained in that tiny flickering, glimmer of light. Leaning on faith and belief to prevail with my inner struggle to remember the Voice of God and my own perfect self.

There lies great comfort in knowing that while darkness may accompany me but for a brief while, knowledge becomes age old wisdom that diligently reminds me to remember to fight it not, to resist it not, but to surrender, that this to shall come to pass and in its wake pain will vanish along with fear and doubt.I need only recall the will that binds spirit to me, casting Its light and vision upon a well worn pathway leading straight to the arms of deliverance..

With closed eyes and open heart my prayer is offered up to the Holy Spirit.

"I pray Holy Spirit, that my burden be lightened, that my heart soar with joy knowing I will be lifted from this darkness. Help me fuel the fiery particle which appears but a sliver thin beam of light within myself and in those I had thought to oppose me. This glowing spark of knowledge and love will light my inner lamp with a brilliance I had long since forgotten."

My lessons from this have been many and of great consequence. Life is cyclical in both nature and spirit. Despite misgivings and doubts I fall back in the warm loving arms of faith and trust, love and knowledge.

The ego manages to rage uncontrollably within........wanting out from its confines to attack, to judge, to tempt, yet I know it will bring but a momentary illusionary relief...... and to give into its madness would be my own insanity. The egos talons can hold me fast and certain if I but allow it. So I must keep my attendance on the ego's rival and trust my being to the Holy Spirit. It is reality and eternity I seek. It is the gathering of every Son and Daughter of God within reach, sharing the wisdom and knowledge of our life's purpose. It is written, "Seek and you shall find....in this I promise."