Embracing the Light
Sun Rays
Spirituality and religion has been on my mind a lot lately. Even though we are Christians and have been baptized since birth I feel that I am still on a learning journey regarding my own spiritual convictions. I guess that now that the kids are attending Sunday school I feel that I should follow up and enhance what they have learnt in the weekly 1 hour class. We all know that kids learn best from role models and the best way of them to embrace their faith is to see how we embrace ours.
Growing up in Catholic family I had been accustomed to the routine of Church and Sunday school. However, outside the weekend routine I don’t remember having regular family prayers or even devotion time. I do vaguely remember praying the rosary and also praying before meals though.
I’m not sure when we stopped doing so and the reason why it happened. What I do know that back then something must have occurred that made me lose faith. I have been questioning myself about the true meaning of being a Christian and how to have Emuna in my life.
I have been reading the book The Universal Garden of Emuna (The Garden of Emuna Series, 1)
You do not need to rely on external material possessions/ qualifications etc to quantify your existence. All these thoughts of self gratification instead of showing gratitude to GOD is due to EL( Evil Inclination) messing with our minds. You can never be satisfied if you pursue the ways of the world instead of following GOD’s plan.
2014 will be a year of change for me as I fully embrace my spirituality and make a conscious effort to seek GOD and understand his plan for me.
How are you embracing the light?
January 6, 2014 @ 2:49 am
That’s a very beautiful shot Dom. I love your perspective on this one. The sun burst is awesome.
January 6, 2014 @ 6:53 pm
@Jahari,
Thanks but the shot was not taken by me. It was taken by Doggie boy with his camera instead 🙂
January 6, 2014 @ 4:26 am
I can relate to this post. I always find myself away from the Lord several times too, and this year I want to make up to those times. All the best for 2014!
January 6, 2014 @ 11:59 am
I’m Catholic as well, and started really trying to learn more about my faith and what it means to me and my family a few years ago. There are some great resources to bring faith into your family on a more regular basis – outside of Sunday mass. I really want to give my kids the gift of faith and spirituality. It’s challenging in this culture – and with a very secular world – but I think it can possibly be one of the best things I can impart on them. Good luck on your journey. 🙂
January 6, 2014 @ 1:17 pm
What a lovely photo, and what lovelier message! Yes, everything has already been done at the Cross. All we need to do is seek Jesus and receive his gift of salvation. Blessings!
January 6, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
I love that picture….. Such a beautiful shot!
January 7, 2014 @ 2:37 am
Great post.
Quite seriously, without God, well, I would have perished 3 yeas ago after my sister’s murder.
Happy 2014! x