September 30, 2024

Are we there yet? I feel like a kid riding in a car, anticipating the next adventure. Jesus tells us to stay awake and pray. Every year since 2015, I observe and make note of the condition of the world to see if there are any signs of Jesus’s return, especially during the time of the Feast of Trumpets, and every year that he doesn’t show up, there is hope for the next year, but I’m never disappointed because that means our work is not done. That’s why keeping our lamp full is essential so we don’t run out of oil while waiting on our King for the marriage supper. The signs in the heavens and on earth we now see are dramatic and evidence that his return is very near. I think we all feel it, but if you don’t and aren’t recognizing the signs, I urge you not to be caught off guard. For that reason, he tells us to watch and pray. The word “watch” means to be sleepless, that is, keep awake: - watch. So, if you are going about your business as usual without watching and praying, I recommend paying attention to what is happening around you; things are drastically changing. The world is in upheaval, and it seems troublesome right now, but wait! The glory of our King’s return is at hand! Praise God! Our redemption draws near. Stay watchful, especially between October 2nd and 4th for the beginning of the Feast of Trumpets, and pray that it is this year that Jesus, our King, comes to take us home.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36

September 29, 2024

We are now only a few days away from the Feast of Trumpets. If Jesus calls us to himself during this feast, are you ready? We, the Lord's church, are the virgins in the parable of the ten virgins. We must have our lamps filled with oil. If we aren't ready when he calls us to himself and our lamps are empty, it will be too late to fill them, and we will be denied entry to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Since I'm writing to believers, I'm sure you are ready. Make sure you are placing Jesus above everything in your life; do not look back and long for the family or friends you left behind when you accepted Jesus as your Savior, like Lot's wife did when they left their evil town. We must look toward Jesus, leaving the cares of the world behind, and worship him as our spouse and King. 

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13

Remember Lot's wife. Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. Luke 32-33

The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. Psalms 45:13-15

September 28, 2024

If there was ever a time in history that we needed reassurance, it is now. We have been inundated with fear-mongers spreading a message of doom and gloom. These people may have good intentions and may help us prepare for whatever comes next, but it can take a toll on our mental health. These distractions are taking our minds off God and making us internalize worldly situations. Don’t be fooled. We are in the hands of God himself and can rest peacefully in His shelter. If you begin to feel overwhelmed by everything happening, pray Psalms 91. The words of this psalm will comfort those struggling with anxiety and fear and will set our minds straight by reminding us that God is in control and his message is always peace when we rely on him. We will have trouble in this world, but Jesus has overcome this world on our behalf. Trust Him, and he will get us through this rough season. 

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalms 91:14-16

September 27, 2024

Our primary goal as believers, as the world seems to be crashing and burning, should be to bring as many as we can into the sheepfold of Jesus. In this day and age of social media, God has made it easy for us to make a difference in the lives of others. We no longer have to walk from town to town to bring the salvation message to the lost. If we inundate our newsfeeds with the information of salvation through Jesus, the people of the world will have no choice but to see it. A quick read as they scroll by will be enough to prick their hearts if the Holy Spirit calls them. If Jesus appears at this next Feast of Trumpets, we want everyone to be ready so no one is left behind. Time is short, so let’s take everyone we know with us as we meet Jesus on that special day. 

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:18-20

September 26, 2024

In John 10:9-10, Jesus said, "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."

Whether or not those saved by Jesus are taken up into heaven at this next Feast of Trumpets, October 2nd-4th, we all know something big is looming. If you haven't committed to Jesus, don't you think doing that now is a good idea? If, for some reason, the media tells you that aliens took all the Christians, don't believe them! We will be safe in heaven with Jesus, but you won't. Do not take the mark that will seal you for eternity in hell! It would be better for you to accept Jesus and die a martyr's death than spend even one day there. I would rather know that you are going with us when we leave this world than think you got left here among the demons. A simple, heartfelt prayer confessing that you're a sinner and want Jesus to save you is all it takes. Go to my Facebook profile, where I've uploaded prayers over the last few days if you are struggling with the words. But know this: God can read our tears. Isn't that beautiful? I hope you will join us as part of God's kingdom and walk through the door of Jesus.

September 25, 2024

I shake my head at what I think about when contemplating leaving the earth with Jesus. Since it seems like we are on the cusp of tribulation and the Feast of Trumpets starts in a few days, I began thinking about what I will leave behind if the rapture happens, not material things but my dogs and all the animals. What will become of those who are stuck here with a bunch of unrepentant rejectors of Christ? The funny thing is God heard my concerns without me saying a word. I had looked up a verse that someone mentioned on social media last night, so when I opened my Bible app, it was on a page in Isaiah about the new heaven and new earth. So I decided to read that page, and lo and behold, I got my answer plus more!!

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD. Isaiah 65:24-25

Before I even called, He answered me! There will be animals. I hope God lets them go with us and my little dogs don’t get stuck in the house with no food and die from hunger and loneliness. I know what you’re thinking: why would I be worried about dogs when people I know and love will be left behind? Well, the people ultimately chose to reject Jesus and have had every opportunity to turn to him, but my little dogs cannot help themselves. I’m sure God has a plan for the animals because my heart aches for what could happen. Isaiah must have loved animals, too, because, in addition to mentioning them here, he also mentions them in Isaiah 11. 

September 24, 2024

Did you know that Jesus will wash away all your past and renew your life, leaving you completely clean? Did you also know that it’s as simple as believing that Jesus is the only son of God and that he was sent to us to help us? He was sacrificed for the sin we’ve been found guilty of, and now we do not have to face execution for our sins because he was executed on our behalf. He was hung on a cross, bled, and died, and then three days later, he came back to life, proving he was God in the flesh. He was both man and God at the same time, so he knows the trials we face because he faced them too. We cannot go near God full of sin; he cannot look at us in our sinful state because he is holy and pure. We are all filthy and full of sin, but if we accept Jesus’s free gift of salvation, God the Father will no longer see our filth; we will be covered and protected by the holiness of Jesus and will not face wrath for rejecting Him. Don’t let anyone fool you, saying that there is another way into heaven; there is only one way, and that is through salvation in Jesus. 

If you feel compelled, pray a heartfelt prayer confessing and feeling sorry for your sins, and ask Jesus to save you. The truth is that he already has; you just need to acknowledge this truth and accept his free gift of salvation. 

Lord, I admit I am a sinner. I need and want Your forgiveness. I accept Your death as the penalty for my sin and recognize that Your mercy and grace are gifts. You offer me because of Your great love, not based on anything I have done. Cleanse me and make me Your child. By faith, I receive You into my heart as the Son of God, Savior, and Lord of my life. From now on, help me live for You, with You in control.

In Your precious name, Amen

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13

September 23, 2024

I've been all over in my studying this morning, trying but failing to understand the timeline of Jesus' return. My question is, what must occur before we see him coming in the clouds? From scripture, compared to what is happening now, there are still many things that must occur first. However, when we look at some points, many of those things are happening. There is still a lot of mystery. What does Jesus mean when he says it will be as in the days of Noah? If he means disturbing, heinous, and unfathomable acts are taking place, those things are happening throughout the world right now. Do you know that people around the world are counting on Trump getting into office to straighten things out? Why are we all counting on a man instead of Jesus? Another question: will we have to stay here until the last trumpet?

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 

I don’t want to wait until the last trumpet; I’m ready to be caught up now. My brain cannot process what the evil elites are doing to people. I don’t want to wait. This world stinks! and it’s only getting worse. RANT OVER. I don’t want to end this with negativity. BUT JESUS! If it weren’t for him, we would have no hope. Because of him, we can and will endure to the end and do it filled with joy because of his promises. Hold on to what you have until the end, and remember, if you love your life, you will lose it, but if you hate it in this world, you will keep it for eternity. I’m counting on that promise and Jesus’s return. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. John 12:25

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Revelation 3:11

September 22, 2024

If someone came to you panicking, knowing you are a Christ-follower because they can see that the day of the Lord is drawing near or that something big is happening and fear has gripped them and asked how to become a Christian, what would you tell them? Your answer will come when you think back to the day you trusted Jesus with your own life and share your testimony, even if you were a child when it happened. Many of us come to know Jesus because of fear but have learned that it is trust that compels us to salvation. We must trust and believe that Jesus is the son of God, was born of a virgin, and came for our redemption from sin. We must trust and believe that he didn’t die in vain, that his death was a sacrifice for the penalty of our sins, and that the blood he shed was to wash us clean. We must trust and believe that after facing a tortured death on the cross, he rose from the dead after three days in the tomb and showed himself to many so they might tell others as proof he was alive. It seems like a lot to believe initially, but they wouldn’t be asking for help if the Holy Spirit hadn’t compelled them. And God wouldn’t have put them in your care if He didn’t believe you could handle it. Consider it a privilege and an honor to show someone the way to salvation. Don’t practice a speech, but know the basics and have those confirmed in your mind, but allow the Holy Spirit to guide you. Everyone is different, so what you tell one person may not be what helps another. It is the perfect season for us to cultivate souls for Jesus. Let’s help as many as we can, come to know our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10

September 21, 2024

Even knowing we live in a corrupt world, we cannot wholly understand the depravity of some people. The shocking headlines of the most recent arrest and other people coming forward to explain their involvement or the abuse they suffered at the hands of this man and his people are unfathomable! The people who gave up their souls for fame and fortune were tortured and filmed as a means of control so they would comply with the evil messaging and ultimately gain control of the general public. Did you know they even controlled preachers by filming them in precarious activities? These activities go beyond s*x*al deviance and involve children. This goes back many years and includes some of the most trusted evangelists, who were compromised and controlled to encourage them to lead Christians astray. All they had to do was change a few of God’s words in their messages to hook gullible believers and change their understanding of the Bible. If they are famous and on television, you must question their motives. Among these sickening and depraved acts I heard about is the worship of idols and sacrificing to them, and I’m not talking about animals. We must separate ourselves from such disturbing and ungodly people. And for goodness sake, stop idolizing these sick people and start reading your Bible so you are not susceptible believing the lies. 

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Romans 1:24-25

For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:3-4

September 20, 2024

Will this be the year? The Feast of Trumpets will begin at nightfall on October 2nd and last until October 4th. As quickly as time passes, it will be here before we blink our eyes! Will the mighty trumpet call us out of this miserable world into the hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus? I know I’m not the only one feeling like something big is looming; could it be the beginning of the trumpets and the calling for us to go home? All I can say is that I’m ready! Maybe it’s time for us to change our thinking and concentrate on our relationship with God and others, being that everything earthly is corruptible, but the spiritual will be incorruptible and lasting.

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

What do you want to take with you into Heaven? You certainly can’t take your money. If you have hatred in your heart, will you take that with you? I don’t believe hatred will be allowed in. So now what? We need to assess ourselves using Jesus as our model because He was the only perfect human and see if we measure up. Let me give you a hint: you won’t measure up! Unless you believe in him and accept him as your Savior, you won’t even have a chance to get into Heaven! If you don’t have Jesus, you are not ready! Do not go a step further without Jesus. He’s the only one who can save you from the coming wrath. 

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. John 3:18-19

September 19, 2024

The most recent full moon was gorgeous, and I am in awe of the Father and His extraordinary work. Thankfully, my dogs tend to need to go out at the right times of the day, which means I get to observe the glory of God's creation at various times. September 17th was the revealing of the Harvest Moon, and not surprisingly, that big, bold ball of cosmic beauty did not disappoint and was a feast for my eyes. I even saw the partial eclipse, supposedly the earth's shadow. Even though we've been told all kinds of lies, we can all agree that God's perfect creation cannot be duplicated and will reveal glitches even if they try. However, seeing the difference may take a keen eye and a discerning mind. Do not be fooled! The enemy has infiltrators in every aspect of society, especially the scientific community and the space industry. Do not believe everything you've been told. More and more, the lies are coming into the light for all the world to see. God is blowing the enemy's cover little by little. He won't do it all at once because the fallout from it could be devastating and could cause chaos to erupt. No matter what happens, we have the truth of who God is because of the intricate details of His perfect creation, and scientists must use what God has created for any of their projects. They cannot escape God no matter how hard they try. Trust God only and question man's intentions. Follow the money and the power, and you will find a little man pulling the strings, as in the movie The Wizard of Oz. The enemy must tell us the truth, and they do, but we consider it a fairytale when we should scrutinize it. Keep your eyes open and discerning.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psalms 19:1

September 18, 2024

Walking in the Spirit-Final-Part 7

Praying in the Spirit

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8:26-27

Several years ago, I broke my leg, and before the pain hit my brain, I thought I had stepped on a stick and broken it; then I realized it was my leg that broke! I ended up needing surgery to repair it. It was a couple of days before they could do the surgery, so I began doing research on the procedure and the healing process. I was disappointed to find out that most people who’ve had a broken leg and that procedure ended up with a limp. I was determined that that would not happen to me, so I began praying. Within three weeks, I was completely healed, the boot was removed, and I didn’t even need physical therapy. Did I pray the right way? Obviously, I did because hindsight is 20/20. Was it too audacious? Should I have only prayed for routine healing and let God do His thing? Was my prayer Spirit guided? 

Sometimes, we are asked to pray for someone whose sickness is devastating, and we aren’t sure how to pray. Do we pray for their healing? I’m always afraid of that prayer for a Christian because our ultimate healing is to be taken out of this world. I believe that is where praying in the Spirit comes into play. We don’t know how to pray for them, so we leave it up to the Holy Spirit, and he hears our intercession, and God does His will. Rather than like my fleshly desire to walk straight without a limp, we allow God to take control and do His will. Did God direct my prayer by His Spirit? I believe He may have since I healed so quickly that even the surgeon was surprised. If you are at a loss for words, remember that God can read our tears and hear our groaning. That ultimately is praying in the Spirit.

This is the conclusion of this seven-part series. I hope it has helped you understand what it means to walk in the Spirit. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, but we must be intentional.

September 17, 2024

Walking in the Spirit-Part 6

Eager Expectation 

And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Romans 8:23-25

Could we be more hopeful for the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, than we are now? Living in the tumult of this world is becoming more and more unbearable. The adoption party that God promised us couldn’t come quickly enough. Will it happen during the upcoming feast, Day of Atonement? God is the God of perfection, and I believe he created the holy feasts as bookmarks. Will we experience complete atonement with the appearance of our Savior, where he calls us to be with him, giving us a new body no longer tainted by sin? That’s hope with an eager expectation! We are all a bit unnerved by the onslaught of evil, sickness, and death. Do you think God is allowing us to experience the downfall of humanity so we place all of our hope in Him? That’s where we should be. This place is not our permanent home; our home is with Jesus, so wherever he is is where we want to be. Remember, we are hopeful but fearless, so if it doesn’t happen soon, God will give us the ability to endure. We are walking in the Spirit and faithfully enduring with eager expectation. 

September 16, 2024

Walking in the Spirit-Part 5

Know your place since we are adopted by God

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15

We must realize that learning to walk in the Spirit is a mindset; though it may spill over into our physical lives, for the most part, it is connecting our head to our heart. It’s not walking in the Lord with our head only, which could be harsh or restrictive, and not exclusively with our heart, which could be overly emotional, but it’s a balance of both. So think of it like this: we were lost and alone in this world, wandering to and fro without direction, and God sees us and feels sorry for our condition. He sends the Holy Spirit to see if we want to live under his roof. If we are agreeable, He fights for us to take us out of the cruel world, goes to court, and adopts us. We no longer wander aimlessly but are now joint heirs with his other children. He then begins to teach us His ways so we learn to act like part of the family. We now have the comfort of belonging and realize the love He has for us because we are His children. We merged our heads and hearts to understand our position; though separated from the world, we are now learning to walk in this world as royalty. The more we open our eyes, the more we realize that God sets our value, which is purely spiritual. Know your worth in the eyes of God and live that way.

September 15, 2024

Walking in the Spirit-Part 4

Let the Spirit lead you

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

You wouldn’t be saved if you didn’t recognize the leading of the Holy Spirit. He is that “something” in your heart that tells you to respond in a certain way. “Something” told me to call you. “Something” told me to pray for you. “Something” told me to give you this. However, sometimes you know he is leading you because your heart is pounding because of what he asks you to do. It’s that feeling you get when you know that you know. Other times, his voice is so shallow that you only find out it was him after the fact in your hindsight. He is the one who prompts you to confess your sins. Some people never recognize his leadership, but others train themselves to listen and know his voice. 

I remember I felt the strong urge to give a young friend some money; the Holy Spirit gave me an amount. I called her, told her I had something for her, and asked if I could bring it by. When I handed it to her, she began to cry because it was the amount she needed to move to a better apartment. She had been praying, and I became the vessel to fulfill her need. We both knew it was God. That’s just one example, but it impacted both of us. Most of the time, being led by the Spirit is seemingly uneventful, but if we are obedient to his voice, we will eventually grow to recognize it and walk in it. 

September 14, 2024

Walking in the Spirit-Part 3

Cut off the deeds of the body with the help of the Holy Spirit

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Romans 8:12-13

The desires of the flesh are strong. However, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome. I try to avoid eating sugar and things that become sugar in my body. It affects me both mentally and physically. If I give into my fleshly desire for sugar and go on a binge, I pay the price with weight gain and my ability to think clearly. Though most of the time I persevere, for me, overeating sugar is a sin; when I overdo it, I confess, and through the grace of God, I’m forgiven. We are accountable for our actions if we ignore the cues of the Holy Spirit. If you know, and everyone knows their kryptonite, that sinful desire that takes you out of fellowship with God, then you must stop that activity. We do not belong to ourselves; God purchased us for Himself, and because we are His, we must mortify our desire for anything that feeds our flesh. That said, remember, there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. He paid the price for all our shortcomings, and there is forgiveness if we make a mistake. To walk in the Spirit requires that we ignore our fleshly desires. If you pay attention, you will feel God rejoicing over you when you overcome your flesh and set your mind on Him.

September 13, 2024

Walking in the Spirit

Part 2

Think about the things of the Spirit rather than the things of the flesh.

That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:4-5

Keeping the law won't save you; it's weak at best. Because of the grace of God and our Savior Jesus, we can count ourselves worthy of redemption. If my salvation depended on me, I wouldn't have it because sin is in my nature. Now that you know the law won't save you, nor can you save yourself, let's focus on walking in the Spirit. If you are not saved by Jesus, this won't work for you because you need the Holy Spirit to be able to walk in his ways; you get his indwelling at salvation. 

I must confess that after I study, pray, and write in the morning, my focus tends to be on other things; we must still endure our flesh and do whatever it takes to care for it. Aside from that, I sometimes get caught up in browsing through social media. It's not all bad news; some people I follow are great teachers. However, I tend to focus on the latest worldly happenings. Am I walking in the Spirit? He never leaves me, but my focus during that time is fleshly. So, yesterday, I decided that it was vital for me to prepare to write this post. I listened to two of my pastor's sermons on Romans 8:1-4 and then read a chapter in the book I'm using as a guide. I spent so much time doing that that I barely had time to browse the internet. I filled my head with the good things of God rather than the junk and felt very fulfilled. So, it works! Set your mind on things above and let the Holy Spirit be your guide, and before you know it, you will be walking in the Spirit.

September 12, 2024

Walking in the Spirit

Part 1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16

I decided to start a series on walking in the Spirit. I prayed for God to help me with the direction He wants me to go in, and that's what I came up with through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We shall see where this leads. What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? Together, we will learn what that means. I found a book By Kenneth Berding called Walking by the Spirit that might help us become aware and give us focus so we can become intentional in our walk. This series will not be a book review; I'm merely using it as a guide to get all the key points.

One of the things I do when at the beach is walk on the shore. I spend an hour walking about two miles, looking for patterns in the treasures I find, talking to God, singing hymns, and enjoying the atmosphere. My mind is clear, and it helps God to fill it with things He wants me to learn. Sometimes, I express my desires and pray for the people He brings to my mind. You can see that it's a two-way conversation. Now, remember, I am not that holy, and my mind wanders if I don't focus on Him, but He gets a lot more out of me when I’m submersed in his beautiful creation. I expect we will learn to fill ourselves with the Spirit so that we will be so full of Him that we will hunger for nothing else. Maybe I will learn to walk and keep my eyes on Him without my mind wandering. Let's take this spiritual journey together and see where it leads.