Thank you so much for the reminder! Being a perfectionist is often more of a burden to me, because it means I’m very productive yet, like you described, missing the personal relationships, especially the one with Jesus. We, too, have lost many dear ones and they are sorely missed. Thankful you were given such a wonderful gift prior to your friend’s passing and that you will see him again. 🙏🙏
Thank You, Joe. This was a beautiful and moving post. My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your friend 🙏
I am not well-versed in the Bible although growing up Catholic I was introduced and acquainted with much of the teachings therein. I love Jesus Christ and find that His teachings in A Course in Miracles resonate more with my inner life journey.
That said, your Mary and Martha message resonated with me. It is a Bible story that fits with my understanding that this is a world of duality and I experience that duality all the time in my mind and my perception of life. The ego self, caught up in the outside world of endless distractions and the spirit mind which God created and is always there as a quiet Voice beneath all the clamor and noise of the distractions. Every single day, I am aware of the quiet longing to devote my attention to the Mary side of it and every single day I get caught up in the Martha distractions. That I am even aware of this is something I am deeply grateful for ; )
As you said: A work in progress!
The key is…after a whole day (or a week or a year!) of Martha…I forgive myself and Choose Again ❤️
The Christ Mind is the journey of every mind…no matter how much time is takes. May we remember to let the Holy Spirit be in charge of “time” so that the journey is quickened ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I used to be on Spitballers but kept getting any posts that I put on there removed and that got disheartening when I was trying to highlight things for the group or Jon. I am a watchman on the wall and have been since I fully woke up in March 2020. God has been using me to warn others and stay on the wall - I have shared this with many.
That means the world to me! I was crying while reading your article as it touched me, and have received so many emails from those I have shared it with. I'm praying for you, for this country, and for all who are still not awake. I am still on the wall, and I look forward to your future articles. Love the ones that highlight His miracles and lessons in your life. They resonate with experiences in mine. So many positive comments. I'm praying for my President Trump and know that he is anointed by God. Kim Clement's prophesies have cemented this fact.
Blessed are those who feel God has personally touched and spoken to them. The rest question their worthiness in His eyes and become consumed with bitterness and self doubt.
Yes, so beautiful. Thank you. I have Meade every effort to leave the world during Lent. No TV radio (well, I stopped doing that a couple of years ago, but no social media either. Only twice I’ve jumped on to Truth Social just to suggest to the brethren to read Psalm 83 and substitute Israel for the new Israel , USA. It is very encouraging.
But info filters in, and it’s difficult to hear. Let’s keep praying for Donald Trump, our blessed bedraggled leader. As if no one else sins but he. During this Easter Season, we should never forget that the PERFECT MAN, Jesus Christ was hung on the cross, and as humiliating and painful as it was, that evil unjust event, saved our souls. May Trump, with our prayers SAVE AMERICA AGAIN. (says my new bumper sticker.) please let’s all get these bumper stickers and be brave and encourage each other nd DJT. Peace, Love, Christ.
Joe, Wy heart attack Dave here brother. My wife Dianna and I were so encouraged and admonished by this! Makes me also think of the hymn “Be Still My Soul”…such a beautiful hymn! We thank God often for you brother. You are so needed in this community now! We both know God is giving us an undeserved reprieve and we are followers of Christ must be ready to give Him glory in this totally undeserved movement of Him in our midst. We love you and praise Him for calling you to this task. Looking forward to meeting you soon! I speak from a position of experiencing what many said should have been my home going. Until we meet dear brother!
Trying to play catch up with the substacks as I feel as though I'm missing something when I can't keep up.....now wait for it........it is today April 11th and I'm now reading your article written on the 3rd, so what am I trying to say????? Your message came right on time for me today!
God's timing is always right on time...glory be to God and thank you my friend!
Thank you so much for the reminder! Being a perfectionist is often more of a burden to me, because it means I’m very productive yet, like you described, missing the personal relationships, especially the one with Jesus. We, too, have lost many dear ones and they are sorely missed. Thankful you were given such a wonderful gift prior to your friend’s passing and that you will see him again. 🙏🙏
Blessings ALtab!
I think many can relate to what I’ve been through.
Together we’re stronger.
Thank You, Joe. This was a beautiful and moving post. My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your friend 🙏
I am not well-versed in the Bible although growing up Catholic I was introduced and acquainted with much of the teachings therein. I love Jesus Christ and find that His teachings in A Course in Miracles resonate more with my inner life journey.
That said, your Mary and Martha message resonated with me. It is a Bible story that fits with my understanding that this is a world of duality and I experience that duality all the time in my mind and my perception of life. The ego self, caught up in the outside world of endless distractions and the spirit mind which God created and is always there as a quiet Voice beneath all the clamor and noise of the distractions. Every single day, I am aware of the quiet longing to devote my attention to the Mary side of it and every single day I get caught up in the Martha distractions. That I am even aware of this is something I am deeply grateful for ; )
As you said: A work in progress!
The key is…after a whole day (or a week or a year!) of Martha…I forgive myself and Choose Again ❤️
That was so beautifully said Feather! I really appreciate your comments.
What a great way to put it.
A world of duality.
There in lies the struggle but we are not abandoned and never forgotten.
Jesus has just picked me up, dusted me off and said, “Are you ready? Let’s go!”
Every day is an opportunity.
Blessings my friend.
Thank you very much, Joe.
Blessings to you also!
The Christ Mind is the journey of every mind…no matter how much time is takes. May we remember to let the Holy Spirit be in charge of “time” so that the journey is quickened ❤️
Thank you for that! I need to always be reminded to let the Holy Spirit lead me. Thank you friend.
I can tell that the healing power of kindness runs strong in you!
I find that so inspiring. Thank you
Ty friend
Thank you so much for this. I used to be on Spitballers but kept getting any posts that I put on there removed and that got disheartening when I was trying to highlight things for the group or Jon. I am a watchman on the wall and have been since I fully woke up in March 2020. God has been using me to warn others and stay on the wall - I have shared this with many.
Blessings Kimberly! We’re all in this together.
I see God in the fight which will guarantee victory.
Keep up the good fight my friend!
That means the world to me! I was crying while reading your article as it touched me, and have received so many emails from those I have shared it with. I'm praying for you, for this country, and for all who are still not awake. I am still on the wall, and I look forward to your future articles. Love the ones that highlight His miracles and lessons in your life. They resonate with experiences in mine. So many positive comments. I'm praying for my President Trump and know that he is anointed by God. Kim Clement's prophesies have cemented this fact.
What a beautiful article. And so right on. Thank you Joe.
Thank you TJ. I appreciate your encouragement.
Thank you, Joe, for reminding me what’s truly important. God bless, my friend.
Thank you very much Randy.
Blessed are those who feel God has personally touched and spoken to them. The rest question their worthiness in His eyes and become consumed with bitterness and self doubt.
Very good points Sicily! Blessings friend
Well when you get enough time off my wife and I and you and your honey will meet up at a certain little ranch outside Cody😀❤️✝️
Looking forward to it!!
Yes, so beautiful. Thank you. I have Meade every effort to leave the world during Lent. No TV radio (well, I stopped doing that a couple of years ago, but no social media either. Only twice I’ve jumped on to Truth Social just to suggest to the brethren to read Psalm 83 and substitute Israel for the new Israel , USA. It is very encouraging.
But info filters in, and it’s difficult to hear. Let’s keep praying for Donald Trump, our blessed bedraggled leader. As if no one else sins but he. During this Easter Season, we should never forget that the PERFECT MAN, Jesus Christ was hung on the cross, and as humiliating and painful as it was, that evil unjust event, saved our souls. May Trump, with our prayers SAVE AMERICA AGAIN. (says my new bumper sticker.) please let’s all get these bumper stickers and be brave and encourage each other nd DJT. Peace, Love, Christ.
Thank you Evangeline! I appreciate your comments. America will be saved but so will the whole world. God is in this fight.
Blessings friend
Joe, Wy heart attack Dave here brother. My wife Dianna and I were so encouraged and admonished by this! Makes me also think of the hymn “Be Still My Soul”…such a beautiful hymn! We thank God often for you brother. You are so needed in this community now! We both know God is giving us an undeserved reprieve and we are followers of Christ must be ready to give Him glory in this totally undeserved movement of Him in our midst. We love you and praise Him for calling you to this task. Looking forward to meeting you soon! I speak from a position of experiencing what many said should have been my home going. Until we meet dear brother!
Blessings Dave, and as you know God saved you for a purpose.
I look forward to hearing about it one day.
Do hope to meet up soon.
Trying to play catch up with the substacks as I feel as though I'm missing something when I can't keep up.....now wait for it........it is today April 11th and I'm now reading your article written on the 3rd, so what am I trying to say????? Your message came right on time for me today!
God's timing is always right on time...glory be to God and thank you my friend!