Greetings, Inspired Seekers!

Where do you see the face of God? I know, it's a big question for the heat driven, drowsy month of July but, well, there you have it.

Just as we see joy in a boisterous, sparkly fireworks display or in the beauty of a sunset, in waves deliciously crashing on a beach or flowers showing off in our gardens, the face of God (however you define the Divine) can be found anywhere. And, the more we look in unexpected places, the more Spirit reveals itself. It is the stuff of mystics.

If we really want to shift and increase our awareness of Divine Presence, it will require commitment. And I suspect that our lives will radically change when we become more open to that Presence, when we become intentional about slowing down and focusing.

What if we saw the face of God in the mail person or the trash collector, or in the housekeeper or – miracle of miracles – in the newscaster who makes us cringe? Being able to see the face of God, even if only a glimmer, really is the stuff of mystics and you don't need to sit on a cushion all day, or live in an abbey or a monastery in order to develop your spirituality. You can begin in the middle of your chaotic, messy life. As Pema Chödrön says, “Start where you are.”

Choose to see the face of God, set the intention to experience the spiritual in all things – a meal mindfully eaten, a cranky toddler, a walk with the dog. Invite the Divine, open your whole self and pay attention. Slow down, find the breath space. Commit to that intention.

To see the sacred in the everyday changes almost everything! Even the fireworks sparkle a little brighter and loud noises begin to sound like music. And in the reflection of that colorful light, is the face of God. Happy summer!

Grace, Always Yours,
Reverend Deborah

Question of the Month: Will you set an intention to see the face of God in everything?

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