My new work provided very little income, and I spent many nights lying awake feeling deeply concerned about how this career change would impact our family. During those sleepless nights, I would pray to God for an answer to my uncertainty.
The steady, calm pulse of Spirit can be discerned even when some off-rhythm belief seems so evident. As thought becomes more spiritual, we sense and express more seamless harmony in our daily routines.
I learned that wherever we are, this atmosphere of Love is the only reliable place, and it always feels like home. Jesus called it the kingdom of God, and it is available to us anywhere and under any circumstances.
As we humbly and gratefully lay aside worldly inclinations and preoccupations and receive the light of Christ, we find our hearts awakening to experience something of the newness of church under Christ’s authority—church that is alive with God-bestowed purpose.
My neighbor confessed that he was involved in trafficking young women from other countries, without their knowledge or consent, to work in prostitution clubs. After this incident, I couldn’t stop the thoughts of anger and resentment toward him.