Our
Spiritual Health
Return to Prayer
by Judy Hunt
Marianne Williamson’s book, “Illuminata, A Return to
Prayer,” had some enlightening thoughts that seem
relevant in my ongoing search for spirit in my life.
“Our greatest power to affect the world lies in our
capacity to forgive and release what has been and
surrender what shall be into the hands of God." My past
has included domestic violence in my childhood and the
serious illness in both my daughter and a son. In
my inability to understand, I questioned God. In a
voice I was sure He could hear, I asked: “Lord, Lord,
where are you? How could you allow this to happen? Will
my sadness ever leave me? Will the rage against
injustice ever dissipate? Will I ever be unafraid?"
God answered.
I believe we are shaped by the events and
circumstances of life. I have a deep, abiding faith in
the power of prayer. Mind you, God did not answer my
prayers in a timely fashion, nor did He always answer in
a way I thought best. But I find my spirit lifted in
the thought that “Everything is as it should be.” I am
content; I realize that I may never understand the
“why’s.” There is joy that fills the empty places now,
and my prayers are more in gratitude than in petition.
This is what I know to be true - - God
is love, kindness, peace, courage, patience, and
tolerance. Christ asked us to love our enemies and to
give service to others. These are great challenges to
live up to. I was attracted to this little Church in
Suquamish because it was made up of people that were
living their Christian beliefs.
May God bless you.
