TAKING AHOLD OF THE ROOTS

While out for a walk, notice the flower having the strongest roots. Notice how bold and solid it is, planted deep into the earth’s soil. Admire it, reflect upon it, thinking how you can build the same, strong roots upon something worthwhile in your life. As the flower has taken hold, take hold of that important piece in your life, not straying from your path. Listen to the wisdom of God, as He separates the healthy roots from the weak ones. The healthy ones will give the life we want to reach for personal spiritual fulfillment. Once this is accomplished, we become accessible to others, so they may plant their dreams, making deep-rooted memories along their personal paths. The cycle continues, providing the best for all of those wanting to take root of their dreams, wanting a vine to grow, spreading their joy to everyone. Cuttings from the vine will keep the bold, strong,roots growing in all the generations to come. ~Marie T. Morrison~

WHAT IS LEFT?

If someone is not ready to make peace with me, what could I pray for? I can only pray for their peace.
~Marie T. Morrison~

A ROUGH DAY

Making a moral decision does not always come with a sigh of relief. It may make others unhappy, even cause the loss of a friendship. Obstacles can temporarily get in the way of accomplishing the selected choice, but staying fast and true to the self is what counts. It is something that will become teachable to the children and grandchildren in the years to come, showing how one did make it over the tough times, never losing a sense of dignity. It is a time to hold the head up high, always having God’s faith to carry His loving child through another rough day. ~Marie T. Morrison~

CHANGE THAT MOOD

I frequent a public facility where the employees are unhappy while interacting with the public. My personal goal is to make them smile before they leave my presence. It only takes a few seconds, to recognize them as people, not as a number. Feeling the Holy Spirit within, it makes my task a pleasant one. They are my brethren, my neighbor, whom I should love. We should not take moods personally; instead, see how we can change that mood!
~Marie T. Morrison~

READY TO MOVE ON

After falling off a bicycle or a horse, we learn we have to get back on and go for another ride, to build up our confidence. This also holds true after a conflict with a co-worker, friend, classmate or acquaintance. Instead of avoidance, we need to just meet the person in the eye with a smile and a friendly greeting, instead of avoidance, ready to move on in the spiritual journey of life, . ~Marie T. Morrison~

THE OPPOSITES

Falling into the negative happens faster than a minute. The second this emotion or thought befalls, turn to prayer for the more positive emotion. Anger vs. calmness, bitterness vs. sweetness, hate vs. love, despair vs. hope, helplessness vs. faith, emptiness vs. fulfillment Make it a habit to switch the darkness into light. Have conversations with God, seeing how often and how fast you can make the change. Soon you will be smiling as you walk down the street, people wanting in on what secret you have to carry the glow that you do.
~Marie T. Morrison~

AN UNEXPEDTED LEADER

What some people see as completely accepting and behavior we may see in a different light. It takes a mighty strong will to not speak out, as it is inappropriate to do so in some instances. It is a time for us to practice the virtue of silence, to face challenges bestowed upon us, to understand how things cannot always go our way, and to keep our egos in sync. We may disagree throughout our time while this other person leads a group, but it is something we can add to our list of experiences, of how we made it through this especially hard time. We can smile at the end, and say what our neighbor has taught me, ‘Now you have a story to tell.” What a wonderful piece of wise advice! ~Marie T. Morrison~

GOSH, WHICH PATH SHOULD I TAKE

Going off the straight and narrow path makes one dizzy. Roads wtih many twists & turns will require prayer and asking God to help us see the way back. The road may be rocky at times, but it doesn't mean we give up, as God is there to pull us up, to move on. It might be the hardest path we have ever taken. At the end, we will have learned widsom, maturity beyond our years and experiences we had never dreamed up. Our character has blossomed into a beautiful flower, one with a strong root, not ready to wither, ready to withold its beauty, because it has been through everything!

Go out for a walk this week and find that flower. See how solid it is planted into the earth. Admire it, reflect upon it, decide how you will begin to lead your life, holding strong to your roots, not straying far from your path, always listening to the teachings of God, . ~Marie T. Morrison~

A PICNIC

A PICNIC
Find a special spot to call your own today. Lay out a cloth on this spot. Place a few of your favorite items on it: A photo, a candle, your journal, a prayer book, your Bible,, maybe pens, pencils and paper. Fix your special beverage. Play music to reach your soul. Now it is time to begin your spiritual picnic. Only good and happy times can happen during your picnic, as you drift into a world of calm, feeling stress-free, having the time to converse and listen to God. As the picnic ends, promise God you will hold another picnic soon, understanding how important it is to always spread out the cloth, to break bread with him, is so many different ways. ~Marie T. Morrison~

ON FIRE WITH JOY!

Feel the flame of the Holy Spirit heat up your mind, body and soul, refreshing your life, moving your spirit to live out God's joy each day! ~Marie T. Morrison~

WATER BLESSINGS

While out watering our beautiful, blessed garden the other day, I once again realized just how wonderful water is. Here I am, sprinkling water on all the colors of our garden, while the water itself made its own rainbow of colors. The water was vibrant, letting everything be showered with new life. Yes, new life, as the moisture let everything revive from the baking heat into being strong once again.
My thoughts drifted as I continued to bring my thirsty plants back to life. I began to think of the vast amounts of water our world has. The beautiful ocean is such a spiritual entity for me. Though I seldom have the chance to visit the sea, I love to sit by its edge, imagining all the life it holds,. From where I contemplated with my thoughts about this, I knew I couldn’t actually see all what the magnificent waters held. But I believed, not seeing. I smiled, visualizing activity under the blue-green waters. There would be those rainbows of colors, supplied by God, making each living plant and animal dependent upon one another.
As the days passed, I have still continued to think about what water does for us. It brings my own self back to life when I thirst, and gives me tremendous strength as I feel the sensations of it as I do my daily workout at the pool. I can’t stay away from it. I want to continue to feel the soothing effects it provides me as I glide from one place to another in the water. My smile comes back, as I thank God for giving me the privilege to feel the water upon me, both internally and externally.
While moving in the water, praying and meditating my thoughts to God, I am reminded how my life began with water. I received the baptismal water, which created its own beautiful rainbow of new life for me. I was blessed in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. What joys opened up for me, to know the strength to carry me in my faith and my life began at that very moment. The Holy Spirit resided within me, and through God, Jesus was always there to protect me, to carry me and walk beside me. The world was not black and white anymore, but filled with every color of the rainbow, as I was surrounded with love.
The water is pure and clear. It is silent as it gives life to the gardens, to life in the seas and to my own life. Yet, what a loud resonance it makes, giving all in our world the life God provides for us.

(I have published this before, but my audience was little then, so am publishing it again.)

AN EXTRA DOSE

If our mood becomes especially temperamental, it may be a good day to ask the Holy Spirit to dish us an extra dose of patience. It is a time for a challenge, proving to God we can live by His standards. Ruining another’s day because of one’s personal anger is unfair. We are human, but making mistakes to hurt others is never a good idea.
~Marie T. Morrison~