Tag Archives: God

A Time for Everything

Posted on January 11, 2022 by msw blog

While flying recently, I watched a mother and her children a few rows ahead of me. While the toddler played contentedly, the mother gazed into the eyes of her newborn, smiling at him and stroking his cheek. He stared back … Continue reading →

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Signs

Posted on January 6, 2022 by msw blog

A young man I know has a habit of asking God for signs. That’s not necessarily bad, but his prayers tend to seek confirmation of his feelings. For instance, he’ll pray, “God, if You want me to do X, then You … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on January 4, 2022 by msw blog

Dear God, please help me bestow tenderness on those around me. May I remember that tenderness isn’t weak but courageous. Bestowing it on others is one of the strongest and bravest things I can do. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Reflections

Posted on December 31, 2021 by msw blog

Dear God, please help me find my inner freedom. Help me lay myself to bare—my strengths and my weaknesses, my hopes and my fears—so that I can declutter within and find peace within. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Conversation

Posted on December 26, 2021 by msw blog

I used to lay between cool, clean sheets at night after I’d had a bath, after I had washed my hair and scrubbed my knuckles and finger nails and teeth. Then I could lie quite still in the dark with … Continue reading →

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