The DAILY SPARK Blog

HEAVEN

Sometimes Heaven is just a new pair of glasses.  When we put them on, we see the awful person, sometimes even ourselves, a bit more gently and we are blessed in return. 

Quote by Father Ed Dowling

Father Edward Dowling, also known as Father Ed, was a Jesuit priest and spiritual advisor to Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

REFLECTION:

  • Are you ready to try on a new pair of glasses and experience “heaven?”
  • Can you see self, others, a situation a bit more gently with these new lenses?

UNPLUG

Everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes.

Quote by Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist and non-fiction writer.  She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher.  Her nonfiction works are largely autobiographical  marked by their self-deprecating humor and openness, Lamott’s writings cover such subjects as alcoholism, single-motherhood, depression and Christianity.  She has written numerous books including Bird by Bird; Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts On Faith;  and Help, Thanks, Wow:  The Three Essential Prayers. 

 

REFLECTION:

  • Is something not working?  Can you unplug?
  • What would it look like to “unplug?”
  • Try it!

COURAGE AND FEAR

Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward.

Quote by Joyce Meyer – author, speaker and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries

REFLECTION:

  • What fears have held you back?
  • Can you decide to go forward?
  • If your fears could say a few prayers, what would they be?  Try saying them..