SECTION FIFTEEN) SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Vision

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A) Discovery Of HIS Love For Me

My GREAT FATHER Loves Me .

HE blesses me with Vision, like unto the Cherry Tree.

Granted through HIS Provision -

…exceeding and surpassing personal goals, inheriting HIS abundance

…seeking guidance for what lies in store and for the preparation that is to follow

…looking ahead, not only through the eyes of sight, but through the eyes of inspiration

The Cherry Tree symbolizes strong expression, rebirth, new awakenings and compassion. 

-Meaning of Trees (warpaths2peacepipes.com)

-Royalty Free Illustration by  Johannes Mändle  (https://unsplash.com)

My GREAT FATHER Loves Me, HE Is My Tree Of Life

HE loves me that the yield of my life shall bear the fruit of HS Hope. 

HE loves me to submission, that I will become a vessel that is molded through HIS gentle touch. 

HE loves me to an offering of HIMSELF that HE will claim me as HIS own, that I wi claim HIM as mine. 

HE loves me with a fulness of heart that has been healed, mended and renewed. 

HE loves me to an acceptance of HIS intention for me, HE loves me to a wholeness of Spirit, Soul, Mind, Body. 

HE loves me in a way that is beyond comprehending - it is for me to accept HIS Invitation and offering. 

HE loves me to place HIS Law within my heart, as well as HIS Forgiveness. 

HE loves me with a covenant of Health and Healing for myself and for those who are important to me. 

HE loves me to show me a true sense of purpose. 

HE loves me through the Ministry of HIS Mission. 

HE loves me to nourish me with The Desirable Fruit of Family Through HIS Everlasting Joy.

The Fruit that HE offers me is of HIS Covenant and of HIS Promise.

B) In The Spirit Of My Elders

I learn that the lessons of Vision are given through those who have gone before me. I am embraced by all who desire that I will become stronger in my realization of how special I am and what I can achieve. I have Vision to be guided in making Choices that are  good – for myself and for the other persons in my life. I come to know of the power of a mighty river, its  current channeled, making its way from the highest peak to the lake that lies below – much like the channel of emotion, also to be channeled on a course that is good.

It is upon The Spiritual Journey To KIVA, that I find RECOVERY of the body, mind, spirit, heart and soul – 

• Vision To Look Beyond The Moment And Into One’s Inner- Self
• Discovery Of Spiritual Expression
• Reflection upon that which fosters inner strength and nurtures inner peace

C) My Destination (Spiritual Based Outcomes) 

• Achieving Self Mastery/Abstinence
• New challenges, new opportunities – all about me.
• The gift of the summit, equal to the adventure itself.
• New horizons, new discoveries – all within me.
• Expression of praise for all of which has been given in abundance. 

D) Pathways To Self-Discovery

• Pathway 17) Realizing Self Awareness Through Self Discovery 
• Pathway 18) Understanding The Journey Is As Glorious As The Destination 
• Pathway 19) Realizing A Vision For A Better Life 
• Pathway 20) A Soul Filled With Exceedingly Great Joy: Giving Voice To Gratitude Through Meditation, Praise & Prayer 

E) Treasures Of My Spiritual Journey                                                                                                     

• Realizing self-awareness through self discovery
• Understanding tat the journey is as glorious as the destination
• Realizing a vision for a better life  
• A Soul that is filled with exceedingly great joy
• Giving voice to gratitude through meditation, praise and prayer. 

F) The Invitation

I stand at a window, looking inward to see a table that is prepared for the feast.

I look upon a multitude that has assembled. A door opens. A voice calls out my name.  

Footsteps come toward me. An arm reaches toward me and rests around my shoulders.  

Invited to enter the banquet hall, I am guided into a large room where the other guests have assembled. A hush falls upon those who have begun to take their seats at the large table. Several speak my name and motion forward, saying, ‘Come, sit here with us. We have been looking forward to your arrival.’ Upon entering the Banquet Room, I recognize the faces and voices of loved ones — be they family and friends, all of whom have been awaiting my arrival. It is much like a Homecoming Banquet that has been prepared for each of us, for we recognize HIM, as our BANQUET HOST, for it is HE who has prepared the Banquet Hall, the Table Of The Feast that lies before us and the Abundance of HIS Offering. After I have taken my seat, the HE takes HIS place at the head of the table. Heads are bowed as a blessing is offered upon the meal and upon all who have gathered. 

Portions are passed, sufficient to feed and nourish all with much left over for none are lacking or in want. All who dine are filled. As we partake, we speak with each other of HIS generosity and of the richness with which HE gives of HIMSELF and of HIS Rich Supply. No longer are my pangs of hunger which exceeded my hunger for a meal. My eyes look toward the same window at which I stood, not long before. I arise from the table to offer an invitation to the one who now stands from the outside looking in. 

Once again, an incoming guest is welcomed as I was not long before. I escort the newly arrived guest to the place that has been prepared next to mine. Taking our seats next to each other, I understand that just as it was for me to invite the newly arrived guest to take a seat at the banquet table, it will be their turn to offer an invitation to the next guest who may stand at the very same window, looking in. 

I understand that there will always be a seat at this banquet table, for anyone who desires to dine with HIM. For all of us are more than passers-by. We are united in an ever widening bond of Family, being fed a Sacrament at HIS Hand. HE blesses us with the Courage to place aside false pride and to partake of the desirable feast that awaits all. There will always be a place for me and for all who wish to come and partake.

HE blesses me with an abundance of Family. It is with my loved ones that I Partake of HIS Delicious Fruit that is desirable above all others. Together, we yearn for HIS presence. 

HE responds with an abundance of HIS Love that binds us together with each other and with HIM. After partaking of the Sacred Meal, we arise, stand back from the Banquet Table and begin so sing a song that I recognize as having been sung when many of my Fellow Travelers rescued me at another place, at a time not so very long ago,

‘Always to walk upon the path at the side of cherished ones, with love.

Our steps will press united as we worship THE SON above.

Uplifting, together, our spirit strong, 

keeping one another from harm and snares,

watching over one another, our burdens shared. 

Together we will search until the lost are found,

that one who has wandered will walk with us once more.

We will bring them back to our warm, united path, 

we travel on a common trail that leads to home at last.

If one wanders away from our fold,

on an unknown, unsafe course that leads toward the 

dark and cold, we will go out in search with a rescue light, 

to save one another from hazard and plight.

Together we will search until the lost are found,  

that the wandering one will walk with us once more.

We will bring them back to our warm, united path, 

for we travel on a common trail that leads to home at last.’

I cherish the blessing that HE has given to pursue meaningful relationships, a fulfilling vocation and to express gratitude for the abundance that comes from both – given from the abundance of HIS hand. I praise HIM for the Family that HE gives me to encourage me in all of my worthwhile efforts. With my Family, I seek to be gathered by HIM that we may find Shelter in the Circle of HIS Arms. 

I praise HIM for the gifts that HE gives me. I seek to express My Love For HIM through an effort to bring those who I love to an awareness of HIS Presence and of HIS Love. I strive to make my home a Sanctuary that will invite HIS presence to bless all who pass through its doors.

I pray as HE would have me pray – for those who have started or who are struggling upon their own Journey Of Discovery. For they are like me – sometimes struggling to become and remain aware of HIS Power and Desire to Heal.

I begin a continual and unending search, not only to learn of HIS ways, but of ways to express my Praise for all that HE is and for all that HE does, for me and for all of HIS Sons and Daughters. For all of us are of HIS Family. I express within my ability to do so, my determination to follow in HIS footsteps through thought, word and deed. 

I cherish moments that HE gives to share with Family and Friends. Each moment, like each of them, are beyond a collection of memories. Each moment and each relationship are given as precious gifts to be nurtured as well as cherished. I seek to turn each waking hour into one of Joy and Gratitude through Reflection upon that which I see, hear and experience. Each moment of Reflection has a positive impact upon my Healing, Restitution, Renewal and Reconciliation, including when written for Inspiration and Witnessing at later time.

I pursue the recording of one worthwhile endeavor in the day that is to come. It is through recording each endeavor that the positive aspects of Recovery and Healing will begin to emerge with an expression of thanks for all that HE does to help along the way.

I praise HIM that HIS might be Glory and Majesty, Dominion and Power.

I cherish the blessing that HE has given to pursue meaningful relationships, a fulfilling vocation and to express gratitude for the abundance that comes from both – given from the abundance of HIS hand. 

I praise HIM for the Family that HE gives me to encourage me in all of my worthwhile efforts. I express my Gratitude to HIM. With my Family, I seek to be gathered by HIM that we may find Shelter in the Circle of HIS Arms. I praise HIM for the gifts that HE gives me. I seek to express My Love For HIM through an effort to bring those who I love to an awareness of HIS Presence and of HIS Love. I strive to make my home a Sanctuary that will invite HIS presence to bless all who pass through its doors.

I pray as HE would have me pray – for those who have started or who are struggling upon their own Journey To RECOVERY. For they are like me – sometimes struggling to become and remain aware of HIS Power and Desire to Heal.

I begin a continual and unending search, not only to learn of HIS ways, but of ways to express my Praise for all that HE is and for all that HE does, for me and for all of HIS Sons and Daughters. For all of us are of HIS Family. I express within my ability to do so, my determination to follow in HIS footsteps through thought, word and deed. 

I cherish moments that HE gives to share with Family and Friends. Each moment, like each of them, are beyond a collection of memories. Each moment and each relationship are given as precious gifts to be nurtured as well as cherished. I seek to turn each waking hour into one of Joy and Gratitude through Reflection upon that which I see, hear and experience. Each moment of Reflection has a positive impact upon my Healing, Restitution, Renewal and Reconciliation, including when written for Inspiration and Witnessing at later time. I pursue the recording of one worthwhile endeavor in the day that is to come. It is through recording each endeavor that the positive aspects of Recovery and Healing will begin to emerge with an expression of thanks for all that HE does to help along the way. I praise HIM that HIS might be Glory and Majesty,  

G) My Dance Of Vision And Spiritual Expression 

by Chaplain Michael L. Benedict 

My rhythm and song unite with the curtain that separates the shadows from the light. Each day that passes gives way to the onset of twilight, which will pass upon the return of the morning once again. The cycle of each day and night is in beating with the pulse of each heartbeat. For there lies within, a constant tempo that is measured through each pulsebeat. It is a heartbeat that speaks to the heralding of the dawn and the surrender of the night. Like the passing of each day and night, all are constant and perpetual. 

This is My Rhythm of Knowledge. 

This is My Song Enlightenment.

This is My Harmony which unites with:

The Messenger Of The Raven, 

The Shrewdness Of The Snake, 

The Vision Of The Lizard, 

The Preservation Of The Gila Monster, 

The Transformation Of The Scorpion.

Dance I Now - My Dance Of Vision And Spiritual Expression.