The magnificent mind!

In the blink of an

My eyes closed, and instantly my mind entered—as if in the blink of an eye.

In a split second, I saw an entire scene unfold.

In my mind, I saw a cute little girl with a round face, a dark complexion, and a somewhat chubby build. I thought: “She looks like…”—and, at that very instant, a young woman approached and said: “I was identical to her when I was little.”

The woman resembled Rocheli; however, the name resonating in my mind was Licelot.

Learning Time

Lesson learned:

In the spiritual realm, there is no need for time. In the physical realm, we exhaust ourselves to the point of collapse, and the result is exhaustion. This is the reason why the Lord says:

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”(‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬‬‬).

“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬). 

Creative mind

I find this truly astonishing, for upon rising, I prayed: “Lord, please take me to Your secret place this morning.” My intention, after breakfast, was to retreat to my room to spend some quiet time with the Lord. However, I remained in the kitchen, cooking and listening to the news. I thought: “I’ve ruined my day.”

Think in Philippians 4:8

What the Holy Spirit showed me is this: those things that keep me awake at night—in the spiritual realm—are resolved in a fraction of a second. Therefore:

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ )

“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬).

This is my Story! What’s Yours?

Dazzling beauty

I marvel at God’s creation!

Dazzling beauty in my cozy breakfast room, with a cup of hot black tea in my hands, I cannot help but marvel at the dazzling beauty of God’s creation. I am abundantly blessed with my beautiful orchids, as the first rays of the sun peek through the blinds and gently bathe them in light. The morning is young, and the sun is doing what it does best—filling the earth with light and warmth.

In this almost “utopian” atmosphere, my inquisitive mind swiftly transports me thousands of years into the past. I behold Noah emerging from the ark that saved him and his sons. It is a new land; nothing remains the same—everyone else has been submerged beneath the waters forever. 

it’s an unknown world!

A father and three sons to repopulate the earth. And I am part of that family, immersed in a tranquil solitude, devoid of other human beings. Yet, I find myself surrounded by beautiful trees and splendid vegetation; and, as if that were not enough, I have been made into a temple where the Spirit of God dwells. 

Noah and his sons repopulated the earth; they had one another. Today, we number in the billions. Now, I enjoy a chosen solitude—just as Noah chose to believe in God before that world had ever even seen a single drop of rain.

Quiet, chosen solitude .

I received and joyfully accepted a most peculiar invitation. Its peculiarity lay in the fact that—though on a vastly smaller scale—it bore a resemblance to the construction of the Ark for the purpose of navigating an unknown ocean utterly devoid of water. I have been navigating for eighteen years, and—much like Noah—my sustenance has never failed. 

The Initiator of this journey declared that it would be a long and solitary voyage. The very same God who sustained Noah is the One who sustains me. I am a living proof of Noah’s obedience. The ultimate purpose of my invitation is a revelation.

Transformation

God gave Noah specific instructions regarding how to build the Ark and what he was to bring inside it, as recounted in Genesis 6:14–22. To me, too, He gave this instruction: “You shall be alone with Me; do not look, do not listen, do not speak.” He then provided me with this sustenance for the journey: Isaiah 41:13, Jeremiah 31:16–17, and Proverbs 7:19–20:

“For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” ‭‭(Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬).

“But now this is what the Lord says: “Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you,”… There is hope for your future,” says the Lord… (‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

“for my husband is not home. He’s away on a long trip. He has taken a wallet full of money with him and won’t return until later…”(‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭7‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

I have not yet completed my journey, but I am on the verge. I will leave this part open for the final, victorious chapter.

This is my Story?  What’s Yours?