Morning Prayer.

"Dear Lord, I give you my hands to do Your work; I give You my feet to go Your way; I give You my eyes to see as You see; I give You my tongue to speak Your words; I give You my mind that You may think in me; I give You my spirit that You may pray in me. Above all, I give You my heart that You may love in me - love the Father and love all humankind. I give You my whole self, Lord, that You may grow in me, so that it is You who lives, works and prays in me. Amen."

"Blazing a new trail is always a fresh challenge; it involves traversing a thorny path that can only be opened through intense struggle."
I can feel it today coming home from work.  An overall good day filled with many great learning experiences.  Granted that I am blessed, teaching and reading the Human Revolution feels I am surrounded by thorns.   Drops of blood, puddles of sweat, and river of tears is flowing down my body, I just need to keep pushing forward.

Third line in the page and the New Human Revolution states each year with greater determination.
I am determined to say the following prayer:
Great God, Thou Giver of all good,
Accept our praise and bless our food.
Grace, health, and strength to us afford
Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord.
Amen.

Toward the end of the page, the New Human Revolution mentioned how each year should be strong but it goes more than that, today is a new day of the beginning of my new life.

As I cracked open the first page of the New Human Revolution, Volume 17, "Everything shone with a light of a new beginning and the clear skies of hope stretched on endlessly." The page also said to renew his determination. Beginning on my thousand mile spiritual journey with a single step by reading a page a day of the New Human Revolution. What I hope to gain from this journey is to be more grounded as well as being aware of my surroundings, and hopefully renewing my determination to strife forward in spite of many future obstacles.  This 1,000 mile journey I have to be completely honest with myself, I can not hitch hike, ride a bike, or join a team. Even if it's on knees, I have to give my blood, sweat, and tears and finish this ongoing journey which is all going to be possible with the first step-having faith and trust in God's actions has a purpose.

 I am proactive with spirituality and with life.  For starters, journaling every page read will help me become grounded.  Its in me, I just need to bring it out.

Shopping list for the new apartment.
kitchen utensils
pots and pans
vacuum
microwave
trashcan
refridgerator
water purifier
lamp

Notes to self.

When reflecting on life, it is not necessary to post or tell anyone, just do it. Try to avoid asking everyone for advice, go with an action first and then reflect on it.


Psalm 9:1 "I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart."

New Beginnings...

Today is a new day for new beginnings. I am fortunate to experience the present, the cool breeze from the air conditioner and the mellow beats of the drum while sitting cross legged on a wooden chair, all of which reminded me the tranquil feeling of being one with nature.

Today's verse:
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

is much similar to chanting for everyone to be happiness and for world peace.

Opening my heart to God and to my true self to pray for my "enemies" is a step I am looking forward to.  At this moment, I am praying for myself to become the man I want to be.