What are you Seeking?
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“Our attention determines the inputs or messages we receive,” and in a time when all that we are seeing, hearing, watching is focused on turmoil and negativity, how are you feeling? What message are you receiving? I mean really, how are you feeling? When you stop from the busy, and you take a minute to contemplate your heart, are you pleased with where you are and how you are feeling? (Can you find a minute? To think on your own?) I know that for me, when I begin to feel overwhelmed with life, I have to first breathe. To prepare my mind for prayer, I have to get my mind and body ready for talk with God. Then, I have to clear my mind. I do this by finding a spot away from everyone. Everything. All the noise and distractions - even the kids, the dogs, and the phone! I once had a friend tell me, “But, my kids follow me into my room!” If your children are elementary age and can handle being alone for a couple of minutes, invite them to find a quiet corner and do exactly w...