SHALOM

This is a wonderful "thought" from a friend of mine.  I want to share with you all because it is so deep and true to what we learned in Theology class 50 years ago.  
Enjoy:

There is a state of mind that is a help in being receptive to the answers to prayer. This state of *Being* or

mind is the urgent help of calm confidence, and peace-filled open mindedness, to our Father God's Word.

Shalom is this alignment, this connection, to the Divine Directions given us in the stillness of the present

moment. Our Lord Jesus Christ purchased this 'alignment ' for us so that we may partake of the many

Blessings that our Father God has for us.     In, with, and through, 'Shalom' we are above the inactive,

stagnant, uncertain, and fear driven mindsets that often surround us. Unshakeable Trust envelopes our

*Being* causing even our understanding to be still and know that God is God. Shalom causes our Lord

Jesus Christ to move with and through our actions, moment by moment.      Each moment we (you and I)

have the 'Now' opportunity to allow God-Omnipotent to change disorder into order, chaos into cosmos,

death into Life. This assurance of Shalom gives us the trust we need to be healthy, happy, prosperous, and

Loving, no matter what the surrounding circumstances may dictate to us.      Shalom is the Peace that

is felt, and the security found in our Trust of a renewed Faith.    Shalom in, with, and through us

does not demand, (command) our Father God to do according to our desires. With Shalom we trust

that the *Perfect Fulfillment of  Good* will occur properly and at the *Now* appointed time.

Shalom is always available, always present to be found.     So, with this focus known as Shalom !!

Lets let our Father God be our Father God, and show His marvelous  actions in all that we do !!!

                                                         Br. Phil Bara. 7-12-11