I felt it! I felt my spirit move again!

[MayB]

Throughout the last 9 or 10 months, from the time I began really looking at the church without the TBM lens, I’ve felt a sense of loss. I haven’t felt inspiration or spirituality like I used to and wasn’t sure I ever would again. I don’t pray in the traditional sense anymore, but I do a lot of introspection, pondering, wondering, etc. But today, I felt something stir inside of me again and it feel wonderful!

I really like the artist Jewel, but I haven’t listened to any of her music in quite a while. So I put on one of her albums, Spirit, to listen to while I was showering and getting ready for my day this morning. I was thinking about church stuff. Mostly how much involvement I want for me an my family, teaching my lesson tomorrow, what effect any direction I might take could/would have on my children, etc. The first song to play was “Hands”. I won’t type all the lyrics, but you can read them at http://www.songlyrics.com/jewel/hands-lyrics/” class=”bbcode_url”>http://www.songlyrics.com/jewel/hands-lyrics/. Some that particularly touched me this morning included:

If I could tell the World just one thing

it would be that we’re all okay

And not to worry

cause worry is wasteful and useless in times like these

I won’t be made useless

I won’t be idle with despair

I will gather myself around my faith

For light does the darkness most fear

My hands are small, I know

But they’re not yours, they are my own

and I am never broken

In the end, only kindness matters

We are God’s eyes

God’s hands

God’s mind

We are God’s hands

I have to just stop worrying and go forward with faith, my faith. I can’t live my life constantly tip-toeing around the opinions of others. This is my one and only life on this Earth. I believe that the most important thing is to live a good life through kindness, service, and love and to leave all of the judgment up to God. We’re all okay. I’m doing the best I can and following what my own heart tells me is right and best for me and for my family and that’s okay.

In that moment this morning, crying in the shower, I felt the most peace I have felt in a very long time. 🙂

[Old-Timer]

Tender mercies, indeed.

Quote:

“I’m doing the best I can and following what my own heart tells me is right and best for me and for my family and that’s okay. “

Amen – and amen.

[church0333]

I am so happy for you. I would love something like that right about now.

[Roy]

That’s wonderful. I believe that God can use any medium to touch our souls. I’m glad that His message got through. :angel:

[Forgotten_Charity]

MayB wrote:

Throughout the last 9 or 10 months, from the time I began really looking at the church without the TBM lens, I’ve felt a sense of loss. I haven’t felt inspiration or spirituality like I used to and wasn’t sure I ever would again. I don’t pray in the traditional sense anymore, but I do a lot of introspection, pondering, wondering, etc. But today, I felt something stir inside of me again and it feel wonderful!

I really like the artist Jewel, but I haven’t listened to any of her music in quite a while. So I put on one of her albums, Spirit, to listen to while I was showering and getting ready for my day this morning. I was thinking about church stuff. Mostly how much involvement I want for me an my family, teaching my lesson tomorrow, what effect any direction I might take could/would have on my children, etc. The first song to play was “Hands”. I won’t type all the lyrics, but you can read them at http://www.songlyrics.com/jewel/hands-lyrics/” class=”bbcode_url”>http://www.songlyrics.com/jewel/hands-lyrics/. Some that particularly touched me this morning included:

If I could tell the World just one thing

it would be that we’re all okay

And not to worry

cause worry is wasteful and useless in times like these

I won’t be made useless

I won’t be idle with despair

I will gather myself around my faith

For light does the darkness most fear

My hands are small, I know

But they’re not yours, they are my own

and I am never broken

In the end, only kindness matters

We are God’s eyes

God’s hands

God’s mind

We are God’s hands

I have to just stop worrying and go forward with faith, my faith. I can’t live my life constantly tip-toeing around the opinions of others. This is my one and only life on this Earth. I believe that the most important thing is to live a good life through kindness, service, and love and to leave all of the judgment up to God. We’re all okay. I’m doing the best I can and following what my own heart tells me is right and best for me and for my family and that’s okay.

In that moment this morning, crying in the shower, I felt the most peace I have felt in a very long time. 🙂

:thumbup: :clap:

I’m so happy for you. I don’t worry about it anymore, I’m

The same way accept when I get trapped by others judging.

It’s really nice when Simone has joy and peace in their life.

Everyone has to find their own particular meaning and why they do things and live them. To reach this.

Again, wonderful. Hope it continues for you. Keep smiling.

[Meh Mormon]

MayB wrote:

I have to just stop worrying and go forward with faith, my faith. I can’t live my life constantly tip-toeing around the opinions of others. This is my one and only life on this Earth. I believe that the most important thing is to live a good life through kindness, service, and love and to leave all of the judgment up to God. We’re all okay. I’m doing the best I can and following what my own heart tells me is right and best for me and for my family and that’s okay.

In that moment this morning, crying in the shower, I felt the most peace I have felt in a very long time. 🙂

This is so true.

[Ruthiechan]

I really needed that, and didn’t even know it. Thanks.

[Author]

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