Practical Spirituality

 Connecting with God

We all have this latent power that resides within each of us that when recognized and harnessed can do amazing things.  When we were born into this world we all are infused with this Divine Spirit otherwise known as the Holy Spirit or even Soul.  Each of us could not exist without it. Some of us are exposed to the Holy Spirit early on in our lives and we may have a strong or weak understanding of its power.  Others may have no exposure to our inherent Divine essence. 

Just like we learn about our how our bodies, brains, and hearts function, we can understand how our God power operates to help us live our best life. Understanding and harnessing our Spirit can have tremendous implications on us realizing and achieving our best potential and our best lives. And just like we nurture our bodies with good food and drink, exercise, fresh air, and sunshine, we can do the same with nurturing our Spirits. 

Our connection with God and our Holy Spirits can bring us harmony, achievement, satisfaction, and perhaps most important Peace. We simply begin by acknowledging our Divine essence and living and working from that higher part of ourselves.  We can think and plan from this part of ourselves and ask for help in our every day decision making, life planning, and daily living. 

Think of your Holy Spirit as a good friend that is here to guide you, protect you, and help you live your best life.  All you have to do is ask.  Ask for help, ask for guidance, ask for all the good things you want in life and when they show up just gratefully and humbly say Thank You. 

For those of us not exposed to the teachings of Jesus, we can start with some basic readings of the bible and with the book or Gospel of John where he describes Jesus and his life. And pay attention to the actual words of Jesus, he speaks directly to us on how to live a good life.  When we slip or fall, don't beat yourself up and as the saying goes, the Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.  We all know that good food and exercise is terrific for our health and well being, but yet we still indulge in junk food and entertainment.

Knowledge is a wonderful thing but the magic is in the Doing.  

As I've grown and raised children and a family,  I look back on the early days of being raised by a young single mother with four boys and pinch myself.  I must be dreaming.  This concept of asking and receiving is very very powerful.  I remember vividly working my part time retail job in the Toy and Sporting Goods section and praying/asking to meet the right girl.  While I was friendly with all the wonderful female cashiers, I was waiting for the right one.  A week or so after my prayer, my good friend Fran who worked as a cashier, showed up with her friend Lisa and I knew instantly that my prayer was answered. 

Here we are 40 years later married with three beautiful children and are humbled by God's grace and blessings. Continue to ask the Good Lord for all the wonderful things you desire.  Be patient, be kind, be full of gratitude and when they do arrive just smile with that Knowing and say the simplest and yet most powerful of all prayers Thank You Jesus!

God wants us to be happy, wants us to share in the abundance of his fruitful universe.  He tells us to go out into the world and let them see the God Force within you beaming like a lantern on a dark night. 

Try to start every day with a simple prayer of Thanksgiving.  When we start each day from this powerful yet humble mindset, "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! And if God is for us, who can be against us"

We can shine brightly for the whole world to see.  Praise the Lord!

Thank you Father. 

 

With Love, 

Coach K