During this time of pandemic we have more time to reflect. We have time to be still. In stillness we can find God and feel and embrace the knowledge that God is in our heart, his love is limitless and unconditional. If we are still and see and feel this we can let God’s seed in our Hearts grow. We find it in the silence and in the quiet moments. This is where we meet God.
There is a quote by Neil Armstrong that reads, “I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” I resonate with this quote. Stillness doesn’t come naturally to me. I am trying to be more still.
We are currently being encouraged to consistently put into action and fine tune our spiritual practices. Spiritual practices where we intentionally act with our whole heart and these actions help to take us to a deeper place. On the surface many of these actions may not seem so spiritual—walking your dog, exploring trails, picking up and delivering groceries, calling a friend or making a new friend through pastoral connection calls, meditation, exercise, virtual church services, a family card game, vibing, pandemic Happy birthday parades, family board games, Zoom (Sunday school, church, open circles) and homemade bread making.
My family and I are doing many of these things. Some of these are new things for me. I am developing new habits which takes discipline. I am reframing my life and through these actions I am able to identify and deepen my faith. Small daily actions are deepening my connection with others and with God. I find myself in a place of peace and I have hope that together we will weather the unknown and through our practice of faith and hope we will become closer to God and will become our best self. We will better know God’s love. Together let’s recognize its beauty and let it empower us to share his love and let his Light shine through our daily actions.
