Growing Through Service Work

I live my life in service to Spirit and to all humanity.

When I am doing God's will I am grateful for all of the opportunities given to me. 

Many people have risk their lives in service to their countries, their communities, their families and all humanity.  Those who have served have mad our lives better, enhancing our security, well-being and peace.

I am so grateful for the people who fight to keep us free and away from being attacked. I never thought I would see a war fought here on American soil but 9-11-01 we were attacked.   Now there are times when the hardened soul still come after us.  I am so grateful for all our country does to keep them out of harms way.  We are secure in knowing that we are all on our own journey.  God has a plan for us and no man can destroy God's plan.

As I contemplate their service, my heart is filled with gratitude.  I pray a simple prayer that each one be blessed by Spirit.  May every person who has served his or her nation enjoy a life enriched in return.

As our solders return from war many are changed in a hard negative way.  We have facilities and resources to help them but many times they don't know how to hear God's messages or to proud to ask for help.  Many come back changed for the good and grow in faith.  I too grow in faith more when I am struggling than just flowing along in the flow.  I am getting better at recognizing my struggling and know it does not need to be a struggle.  I love it when I remember I don't have to swim upstream.

In serving others we serve God.  To give of ourselves--our time, energy, love and understanding--in joyous service to anyone in need is service that brings great happiness and satisfaction.

I share myself with others all the time.  I have great spiritual mentor and I am a mentor to 2 beautiful souls.  Jen and Holly.  I practice serving everyone and I grow spiritually too.

Now there are variety of gifts, but the same spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord 1 Corinthians 12:4-5

Change and Growth

The circumstances of our lives seldom live up to our expectations or desires. However, in each circumstance we are offered an opportunity for growth or change, a chance for greater understanding of life's heights and pitfalls. Each time we choose to lament what isn't, we close the door on the invitation to a better existence.



No matter what is going on in my life I know God only wants the best for me. My job is to suit up and show up and do the next right thing. No matter what it is I will always be a better person if I do his will and not the will of my ego.
We simply don't know just what's best for us. Our vision is limited. Less so today than yesterday, but limited still. The experiences we are offered will fail to satisfy our expectations because we expect so much less than God has planned for us in the days ahead.

I can’t see the entire picture so this is why I am not to judge.

We get what we need, in the way of relationships, adventures, joys and sorrows, today and every day. Celebrating what we get and knowing there is good in it eases whatever trial we are undergoing. We are cared for, right now. We need not lament what we think we need. We do have what we need. We will always get what we need, when we need it.


Sometimes I fight to get what I think I need. God wants me to stay in the flow of life and not to fight it. He knows the bigger picture and knows I am going to be taken care of by him.

I will breathe deeply and relax. At this moment my every need is being attended to. My life is unfolding exactly as it should.

This is my challenge today. Like the serenity prayer says, the wisdom to know the difference. If I live my life from here peace is mine no matter if it feels like the house is falling down all around me.

Me and God

Divinely guided I move forward with confidence.

God is my pilot thank goodness. I would have crashed and burned many times if I tried flying alone.

Throughout each day, I have the opportunity to make many choices.  From the friends I choose to the thoughts I think--everything is a choice, a manifestation of the unlimited possibilities before me.

My job is to stay in the moment and see every opportunity that God puts in front of me to share unconditional love with.  When I think negative thoughts, such as a negative person, I project negativity in my body and to the object of my judgement.  My goal is to always catch myself judging and stop and send positive energy.  Even if it feels like it is an unfair situation I must remember I don't know the entire picture.  I do not know what journey they are on .   I don't know what my future journey is either.  I just stay in the moment and know god's will one piece of the puzzle at a time.

As I prepare for an activity, I turn to God in prayer and give thanks for guidance and in inspiration in making choices.  I call on the inner resource at the core of my being to respond to any situation.

Every time I am sharing my experience strength and hope to someone I pray first and ask for guidance before opening my mouth and remembering to do God's will.

Although in any given moment it might appear that my choices are limited, I know this is an illusion created by my narrow human view with spiritual eyes.  I see infinite possibilities and I make each choice with confidence and peace.

Sometimes it is really hard to see there are choices when times seem bleak.  I want to know what is right in front of me and coming down the way.  I forget to stay in the moment and start worrying about the unknown.  God is the only one who knows the bigger picture and he always wants the very best for me.  I am working very easy jobs but no benefits.  God has a plan and I am to suit up and show up one day at a time.

For the lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.  Proverbs 3:26