My soul conversations with Spirit are a bit more nuanced now. Remembering this door opening experience in my twenties brings glimmers of thanksgiving alive, anew.
I had a somewhat similar experience of God responding to a deep need within me in the spring of 1989 that I will never forget. That January, just a few weeks after being married, the Holy Spirit called to me and I realize there was a God who actually cared about me. This was an amazing new concept. I was not raised in any kind of church situation, and honestly had never heard of Jesus. God put it on my heart to begin a journey of discovery. A few months later, I was invited to a women's retreat by woman in my office who was a Christian . I knew absolutely nothing about what a retreat was and yet responded with a yes. I was reading my way through the Bible, because it's a book right, I didn't know any differently and I had yet to make it to the new testament. I met a wonderful woman at the retreat who I shared my story with. She said oh sister, skip ahead and read John you need to meet Jesus. Later that night, they had a time of quiet contemplation and prayer. Sitting alone in a candle lit room I heard the cry of my heart, I felt so alone as a woman and a new wife. My mother was an alcoholic who I hadn't spoken to in years. During that quite time of pryer I heard a small quiet voice tell me "I have given you Lynn and Phyllis". Two strong Christian women who I would grow to know and love. They were my new mother-in-law and my fathers wife who I had never been close to. And thus began the journey of drawing closer to God and developing relationships with these two women God placed in my life. He met a deep need within me that I didn't realize was there until I spent that quiet time alone with him. That was 35 years ago and it's been an amazing journey as I continue to listen, grow, and follow Jesus 💜
Oh dear Hilary, I love this story and memory. What a time this was, and how full of grace for both of us. I'm so grateful for Lynn and Phyllis in your life. Isn't it amazing how we come to understand that deep need and the healing that comes. I love you my friend, and so grateful for our decades long friendship and journey together, that continues on. You are an inspiration!
Reflection sparks for you
Have you ever given a test or dare to a spiritual connection that you intuited, didn’t quite believe in, or knew to be true?
Write a “cry of the heart” prayer or poem that describes you in the current time of your life.
I am loving these posts as I continue the non ending journey of being at one with God. thank you for your insights and presentations.
Thank you Kerrie, I’m so grateful for the ongoing journey. Much love to you... 🌹
I had a somewhat similar experience of God responding to a deep need within me in the spring of 1989 that I will never forget. That January, just a few weeks after being married, the Holy Spirit called to me and I realize there was a God who actually cared about me. This was an amazing new concept. I was not raised in any kind of church situation, and honestly had never heard of Jesus. God put it on my heart to begin a journey of discovery. A few months later, I was invited to a women's retreat by woman in my office who was a Christian . I knew absolutely nothing about what a retreat was and yet responded with a yes. I was reading my way through the Bible, because it's a book right, I didn't know any differently and I had yet to make it to the new testament. I met a wonderful woman at the retreat who I shared my story with. She said oh sister, skip ahead and read John you need to meet Jesus. Later that night, they had a time of quiet contemplation and prayer. Sitting alone in a candle lit room I heard the cry of my heart, I felt so alone as a woman and a new wife. My mother was an alcoholic who I hadn't spoken to in years. During that quite time of pryer I heard a small quiet voice tell me "I have given you Lynn and Phyllis". Two strong Christian women who I would grow to know and love. They were my new mother-in-law and my fathers wife who I had never been close to. And thus began the journey of drawing closer to God and developing relationships with these two women God placed in my life. He met a deep need within me that I didn't realize was there until I spent that quiet time alone with him. That was 35 years ago and it's been an amazing journey as I continue to listen, grow, and follow Jesus 💜
Oh dear Hilary, I love this story and memory. What a time this was, and how full of grace for both of us. I'm so grateful for Lynn and Phyllis in your life. Isn't it amazing how we come to understand that deep need and the healing that comes. I love you my friend, and so grateful for our decades long friendship and journey together, that continues on. You are an inspiration!