dailydatewithgod

There is one sure way that I am completely aware of the presence of God and it is in the shaping and softening of my own heart.  Years ago I had an experience that I have described before on this blog, when I felt as God was breaking open my chest to get to my heart where a lot of darkness existed.  Unlike me, God was not daunted by this, he was behind me with his arms wrapped around me and letting me know that although it was painful We needed to open this up and let some of the darkness out.  The tears streaming down my face as this was happening spoke of my fear and relief at knowing that I would change and grow in ways that I had not imagined.  For a long time I was not aware of the chains and ice that surrounded my own heart. It had been there for so long that I had come to experience it as part of my heart.  It was not clear what exactly that would entail, but I would start each day on our date and take the next indicated step.  I have gone on retreats, attended workshops, had healing sessions with various kinds of healers, expanded my meditation practice, read a lot of books, cried a lot of tears, and basically just did what was right in front of me to do.  Somehow by showing up each day and connecting with God, I can tell you that the heart that dwells within me today is soft and supple.  It sounds strange to me to tell you that I know the composition of my heart is different, but it is.  I am more sensitive to things and sometimes that can be daunting, but then I remember that I am not doing any of this alone. It is as though my heart feels again and I am more alive than ever before.  I do not know what your path is but whatever it is I encourage you to be willing to have your heart softened.  My prayer for us today is that we be open to how we can be transformed by love and be the transformation of love for others.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen