Spirituality, What's in it for me? by

My Spiritual Song

s4094391 — 2013-08-23 00:13:59 UTC

Snow (Hey Oh) Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Spirituality:

s4094391 — 2013-09-05 16:22:43 UTC

Getting in touch with what is occupying your mind

at that given moment - whether it is good, bad or ordinary

and transforming that into a prayer and relationship with God

River

s4094391 — 2013-09-05 16:25:28 UTC

A photo I took on my Immersion. It is one of my favourites

Isiah 49: 13-16

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Sing for joy, O heavens and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his suffering ones. But Zion said, "The Lord has forsaken me, my Lord has forgotten me." Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet, I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.

James 5: 13-16

s4094391 — 2013-09-05 16:38:42 UTC

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are you cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who had committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess yours sins to one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

Teshuvah

s4094391 — 2013-09-05 16:45:44 UTC

A spiritual practice that I would recommend is Teshuvah. Teshuvah literally means "return" and is the word used to describe the concept of repentance in Judaism. Only by atoning for our sins can we restore balance to our relationship with God and with our fellow human beings. To concentrate our consciousness from self to God. To completely transform our heart - from selfishness to selfless service of others, arrogance to humility and envy to an appreciation of something more in life. Teshuvah allows us to transform our heart to create good character, integrity and a love of God. Purify heart and awaken a love of God. Teshuvah is a spiritual ritual in pursuit of improvement and forgiveness. It is an opportunity to take stock, acknowledge your faults and take steps to improve yourself.

A Teenager's Prayer

s4094391 — 2013-09-05 16:52:02 UTC

God, here I am in a 'chaotic state'

Seeking some way to do 'something good' . . .

I want to be someone who contributes to make

A less violent world for everyone's sake . . .

But who can I go to and who can I trust,

Who'll show me the difference between love and lust?

I'm willing to listen, I'm willing to do

Whatever it takes to make this world 'new' . . .

But in the confusion and the noise all around

Where can the answer to my question be found?

Dear God up in heaven, hear a teenager's plea -

Show me somewhere what You want me to be!

Teshuvah

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