It's in the Cards

Lately, i've been really lackadaisical re: faith. Could it be the stress of work? The materialism of our society? Our society's values or lack of? Maybe and more. What strengthens me are hidden signs of God's little hidden messengers trying to convey His pep talks through outward signs. Today I walk into CVS helping my mother pick out a card. As I peruse random cards unrelated to her purpose, I come across a Maya Angelou card which tries to remind me of God's work in my life. Then not too long afterward I come across another card down the opposite of the aisle. It was beautifully yet simply illustrated with green trees and yellow sun. The message was how a prayer has been answered through one's journey towards faith...I took that as a sign, for not too long before, the night before to be exact, I prayed that I would overcome this obstacle.

It is true as I said before. Once we committ to something, it becomes harder for us to stay true to that but we must know that we have a responsibility towards that promise if we are to feel fulfilled. At least I keep trying to convince myself of that.

In an earlier post, I made a contract to diet to lose weight....Perhaps it would be appropriate to make a contract with God as well. To pray not just for ourselves, but in thanksgiving, for signs like this, to let us know that GOd is thinking about us, even in our times of weakness, especially during those times!

P.S> On a side note: After work, my mother and I used our Labor Day meal pass for a free breakfast. We spoke of our night's work, but then came along to mention GOd. I can't recall how or what led us to that point in our conversation...I think I did ask,however, that if my mother could meet God, what would she ask Him?....I loved what she said next:

"I'd ask Him, 'God, how are You?'"....

So many times we worry about how we are but do we even think how God is doing, especially with all that's going on in his creation? It made me think of God in a different light. Like a friendship...a divine agape (a term recently used by someone also on a journey towards faith).

Keep praying everyone...It is indeed powerful....I will update you later after my trip home to visit family. This will be my final post until I get back....
Namaste :)