I have decided many things in my life - said yes to some and no to others. Of late I have mused about the effect what I watch on TV has on my spiritual formation or the lack there of.
There is much about these that fills the emptiness in my life - the programs come as friends to fill up the precived emptiness of my days. The truth is that they just add to the malaise. When they are gone there is nothing of substance left. I am still alone...no closer to God and His all embracing Presence than I was before..Duh - of course not. These programs just suck the life out of me - make me see my life in terms of lack instead of abundance. They plant seeds of disontent and weave into me the ways and pressures of the world - give me excuses to go shopping because I am, of course, not meeting the standards of "What not to Wear..."
So, I am taking the time I usually spend in front of the boob tube reflecting and writing. I have decided to follow Jesus into fulness - pick up the emptiness I sense and dialogue with God and pick up "paper and pen" and muse away.
Food for the Journey !
In then quiet You come to me
You wrap me in your Presence
Inside and out - around and around
no part left untouched - enfolded - caressed
All comsuming - life giving
You leave nothing unloved as You pass by the dust and dirt
of the day's long journey home.
You carry when the road is rough hewn
You bring nourishment - a rich table set
You shine the light of You into my eyes
and all is changed - the day - life is full - rich
There is enough for the Journey home - for today
there is sufficiency and more.
tlc 9-14-2010
and I add - "All comsuming fire - You're my
heart's desire - Living flame of Love
come baptize us - come baptize us..."
AMEN !
