deepen your “yes”

This generation doesn't have anything to live for, because they have nothing that they will die for. What are the Values, what is the purpose and goals, what are the gifts we have to share? BE THAT, for the Glory of God.

There is an incredible amount of evil running roughshod over our world and even in the Church. We often do spend a lot of time lamenting how bad things are. This is good and right since we would not do so if we didn’t believe that those doing these evil things were damaging others and themselves. Jesus does not tell us not to mourn. He does not tell us that it’s all just an illusion created by media sensationalism. Instead, he tells us that our “grief will become joy.” That is because the Spirit will give us hope—the supernatural virtue of patiently waiting and looking out for the righting of all wrongs

Acts 22:14-16 And he said, ‘The God of our fathers appointed you to know his will, to see the Just One and to hear a voice from his mouth; for you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard. And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’

The Christian life is itself a painful labor. We must struggle to realize the great things that have been revealed to us. We must discipline our bodies and minds in order to prune away all the growth of disordered habits and thoughts that prevent us from keeping our eyes on the prize–eternal life lived in the midst of the great dance of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

 We must rely on the Holy Spirit’s gift of hope!

This is such a challenge for me now. I have such tremendous gifts given to me, and seemingly have not done as I should have with them. It feels like I’m being punished now, but know it’s really a great learning and a transition again. I’ve seen these transitions many times, like the calm before the storm. What’s most remarkable to me is how much I’ve seen and experienced that brings me to a fuller understanding of the power and truth in Jesus Christ. I’ve tried to read and learn and grow, but so much makes my head spin.

I know it's that I MUST practice what I preach. "Fear doesn't come from GOD," we choose to fear, we can Trust God and step beyond fear. We can choose to step beyond fear and choose to avoid anger, or avoid alcohol. This morning the PrayerLine request again was about leaving the past of fear. Letting go of these lies, of anger to allow us to live and move on. We can Live New, ONLY when we leave the old. Let go of the fear and anger to Trust God, who brings in Love to fill the void we can only make in this choice. Wow, I posted this to my family chat: https://florida.thejoyfm.com/programs/schedule/ as this included these Bible verses.

Whether you are selling, leading or impacting, the key is correct evidence-based interpretation of who you really are and amplifying your true voice as your superpower.

It is my privilege and honor to do this work and I am grateful to be back online actively to advocate it and bring more awareness to it.

Thank You Jesus Christ for Creating The Way of Your Word!

What are you reading now?

It's another piece selected by the Saint Raphael's Catholic Church Men's Fraternity to follow-up after the Exodus 90 readings we did. Now it's about consecration to Mary! 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC  . . . yes, shared now for you too: https://go.shr.lc/43A9B4X 

 What has this brought for you?

It feels so strong and familiar! It's like connecting with my Mom, Joyce, Joni, and Dawn as well now.  I remember the night when Joni passed, falling at the steps below her pictures and hearing her ask, “have we made it?” I knew she was asking if we beat the snake, and wanted to know whether we could carry it forward. Of Course, at this time Dawn and Carlie were still helping with Sharon and other women. I told Joni how many women were engaged and she was at ease knowing we could carry it forward.

Yes, the spiritual reading and prayerful pondering brought stronger resonance to the Divine Feminine that I seem to know so well.  I was reminded that Jesus relies on others to spread his Gospel and that he commissioned his disciples to preach it to all (see Matthew 28:19-20). And then he assigned his Mother to support and direct this saying: “Woman, behold, your son” and to John, “Behold, your mother” (John 19:26-27). At that moment, Jesus gave us one of his greatest gifts: his Mother as our mother. Of course, Mary isn’t our natural mother. She’s our spiritual mother . . .

Yes, what this is about is the Marian Consecration, or giving Mary your full permission to complete her motherly task in you, which is to bring you into the full realization of Christ.

I get it! and I guess it's why I'm getting this vibration so strong now. . . where everything in my life is RESONATING Mother Mary so deeply. Like even seeing and moving a private personal shrine to her, shown here loaded in my truck.  Yes, after leaving the Men’s Fraternity at Saint Raphael’s, Judy called to ask for my help. She wanted me to move her “critical Valuables” to her new place. 

When I got to her house, she pointed out a chair, a table or two and her statue of Mother Mary.  She was focused on this statue, already having it standing in a box. No cloths, no dishes. The statue, a table to set it on, and the chair in front of it. Nothing else matters. 

What a good idea for you to strive to deepen your “yes” to Mary. For the deeper your “yes” becomes, the more marvelously she can perform her works of grace in your souls 

I Love You Dearest Loving Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ!

Please lend Your Strength

Today's reading reflections from Exodus 90: "God has more in mind for all of us; we must be willing to embrace the fullness of his plan for us. This entails continuing to learn, growing in prayer, sacrificing to put God first, and entering more fully into the mission he has given us. We are taking important steps, but we need to continue to embrace the fullness of our faith. Putting this into action is the missing component for so many people.

We certainly will face challenges. Look at the sons of the Jewish priest who confronted demons in the name of Jesus and Paul. We can avoid this kind of disaster by staying within the authority of the Church. Paul had been given authority, just like our bishops and priests. When they exorcise and forgive sins, they do so with the authority that Jesus bestowed on the apostles. Just like Apollos, we need the guidance and direction of the community to support us in the battle. We also need to get rid of the things in our lives that give the devil an open door. Just as the converts burned their books on magic, we must cut any harmful media and practices.

Pray about what needs to go in the fire and turn to your fraternity for support in making this sacrifice."

I have been recognizing the challenges more and more, both for me, and those around me. Like recently a Judy had a serious accident in her family, and asked for a Prayer Warrior. Immediately Debbie, who was sitting with us in the empty room, reached and grabbed our hands. She created a circle of three and said a prayer for the hurt girl and her family.

As she finished I told them about the prayerline and looked it up online with my iPhone. Signed in and set up a prayer request there. I asked the two ladies to take off their shoes and get centered with me. Again holding hands, I read the prayer for David and Coral in Texas. Again a very clear and powerful Prayer.  Debbie immediately commented about how powerful it was. The vibration was very clear and focused as we stood on the earth together, feeling how the doctors and family there were all touching the Earth as well.

What about the conversations leading to this.

When Judy first got this phone call I could see her in tears and hugged her! Soon we were talking about life and she asked me why people have 

I know it's so much more than this !

What you need to be writing is about this power that you can shift into. People always pull you out of this, while if you allow your own flow. you truly step into another space. You are able, and always able to trust and connect with us. Your Freedom in Understanding this. What did John & Dan Teach you?

I learned how the Eucharist is about taking in Your Word!

It IS YOUR WORD !

We have done so much to force you to write more. And still you fall, and avoid how easy it is. You hold onto traditions as we all will. Creating new habits is priceless and NO ONE can do it all in the Ease of Your POWER. It' very easy to build and create something of power and focus that none can understand or challenge. again here you allow Our Flow, bringing into you such new strong visions. Getting back to your routines and habits create another level of power and focus. Everyone is waiting for you to take control of these things. nothing is beyond you now. it's the Glory Forever

It's all going to blow now !  and I can't tell anyone this time. and you know they ae reading it now. . . as i see this time again. 5:44:46 filled with hal-le-lu-ya for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. for the love of GOD! Hallelujah. 5/14/2023. 

I know it's the radio again! Come on you know that if you were jesus tomorrow you would fill the world with hints and insights to do ONLY LOVE

Just the time of breathing, as it is so true to hear the Right Word at the Right Time. . What have we told you all the time. Together we can bring peace and love to the whole world with your volunteering for the prayerline, write linda@thejoyfm.com. YES TOMORROW, when you write linda committing two hours per week to answer your phone "hit one" and say: "good morning this is the prayerline, HOW CAN I PRAY FOR YOU?"

I still believe, Daddy I'm on my way, I was made to LOVE, and be LOVED BY YOU!!

and it Will all happen this way again and again, until everyone knows this word you can share. one word, it's easy. . . they all know!

Anything i will give up for you I will always be ready for this with you jesus!

I know, I can do It now!

What have we told you all along. solid . . . miracles jsut happen like that, before you hit the ground. you can see the stars, it's more than timing. . . are you gonna carry this sound forth.

I love when you do this! Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ for BEING with me through everything. and my slight little bump, just popped the whole world upside down. 

I know, God how brave you are 6:06am every battle won, we know!

What else

I love you !

Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, jj, Thank You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I Love You Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Please lend Your Strength, Love, & Wisdom to there is more to come!6:07:38

Ascetics and making it real

When I started Lent I get myself into a very specific refined schedule. Prayerline, coffee, organic fruits, seeds and yogurt. It included three churches, sometimes four, bibles studies, podcasts, and bikerides to do the yoga sun rituals…and then I started to do the organic foods too, and lost touch with my mangroves and gardens …

It really all started with such clarity and power knowing each day was filled with clear purpose and actions? Mostly gardens and plantings. . . Like here in this video I bike out to visit some beginning at one of the bike rental places anyone can park next to and startup their own missionary work here in Saint Petersburg.

 

I knew i had to get myself into a very specific refined schedule. Prayerline, coffee, organic fruits, seeds and yogurt was very powerful as I recognized this diet would cure most all sickness created by the greed matrix. It’s been a challenge about accepting my responsibility to bring this forward, as I now discover more of my space has people in it. And it kinda freaks me out. Like how can this be happening to me. Sweetest, kindest, most helpful and courteous gentleman possible and still wicked bizarre shit happens that pushes me to the limits or stress and anxiety.

It happened with Nicky too?!?!?

Reflect on the difference in your prayer, making sure you are rooted in what really matters. 

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Week 4 Action Items

1. Meditate on the Resurrection.
2. Get outside.
3. Continue to focus on Confession.

6:07:13 and the rain starts… Christ will answer our prayers in his name, but if he does not answer in exactly the same way we think does not mean that we have failed. Christ himself prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane that, if possible, the cup of suffering that was his lot would pass from him. Was his prayer, the prayer of the Son himself, faulty? We can only think so if we ignore how he prayed, asking for what he wanted but adding, “nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).

That “whatever” must be understood in the sense that all of our prayers must be like his. They are all prayers, ultimately, that the Father’s will, which is perfect, would be done. We have to understand that Jesus understands what will fulfill our deepest desires, and his answers to our prayers aim to bring us to our ultimate flourishing.

In your prayer today, bring to the Lord some subject, past or present, in which you have had difficulty seeing that your prayers have been answered. Pray for the ability to trust the Lord’s plan for you in this and the ability to see how he has been answering you already.


Yes more from my studies in Exodus 90 … and I Flashed to John writing the books for me too. Like a random vision or leaving my home and I started to cry.

I started to cry again now 

deeper understanding and truth

This blog started as a responsibility to share more of my experience learning and growing with the Men’s Fraternity at Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church. As Jesus is very demanding and excited about everyone sharing their relationships and growing in spirit.

I recognized that I was sharing screenshots as I read and studied these lessons with Johns and David to bring them deeper understanding and truth in Christ. But then I noticed I was not taking my responsibility here seriously. 

I was up on my hammock all the time with my iPad “bragging” about how the pen worked and how wonderful it was to talk and share so much live online. Like again now as I use it and find the words appearing correct whether I write them correct or not.  I need to go back and add in  everything with the dates that I find on the  pictures.  This work is almost being forced on me as I am not able to do anything else.

full-time jobs and planning

I already extended my playerline for Lent. I started off with a fresh fruit salad, and coffee today after waking at 3am. I was in my office seated and ready before 4am. No callers today. I'm a little disappointed, but really tired. I planned to go to the Gasperilla Art Festival, and even thought to bike downtown to the CrossBay Ferry to get there. But I can barely keep my eyes open now. 

No Prayerline this morning, but I already did my Exodus90 readings and the Prayers with it has really been about getting my focus here. I know I need to be writing more. I’ve clipped some pieces here and there and taken pictures that I know I should write about it. I know I have so much to do at home and I’ve barely done enough to welcome new guests here. I did take a moment to move some seedlings from my seeding beds to the garden in the front. I built the one box with Svatlana’s sons, but not anymore. I need to build more for the Woodlawn Presbyterian Church too.

As weird as it sounds, I have two more guys outside in tents. Both have full-time jobs and planning to stay for months. Another guy Larry who Leslie hired to help me move an old kitchen out of Woodlawn, also might get into a bunk here, which is cheaper than the tiny motel he’s in now. I cleaned out most of Reggie’s mess in the tent, but not touched the mess that Brandi and her mom left. It seems like perfect timing for me to show-up when they were loading mike’s truck. As one crate I opened was filled with my towels and another has all the fancy switch plates Kim bought for the Seminole Heights house.

I have a ton of cleaning to do back there still. I guess that’s what I need to do today, is breakdown whatever Brandi collected and stashed in there. Like there is nothing else I want or need to do.

Please Dear Jesus fill me with your Strength, Love and Wisdom so I may complete whatever you have set before me today. For the Glory of Fathers, Sons and Holy Ghosts. Amen.

statement and waiting for my answer.

3:46am wow weeks since I posted here. So much has happened. 

I've come back to the same place: "there is only Love in the Heart of God, so come as you are" . . . oh so i've not setup a template to start writing in this blog yet. Which means the red indented quote format is too far for me to get for a quick song quote . . . lol . . . course I Know in Jesus I designed all this technology to make this process even easier to do. While for this morning jabber, I want to stay in my immediate flow of words.

words are the set for startin everything.

each word I feel or say comes through in grace and skill. and I realize this moment, how my family experiences alienated me from people in general. I'm getting ready for my PrayerLine calls. As it's about that time to start again. I'm not sure if Lisa changed my schedule or not. . . 

so now I got two calls at the same time. I answer one, and she wasn't making any sense.  Making some statement and waiting for my answer. After asking her about it she just repeated the nonsensical jibberish . . . then hung-up?!?!

now of course, I realize that everything is God Anyway; so no phone calls "means," that there is more important things for me to be doing now. ? ?

and the song is about Noah's Arc. . . it is all about Love of God.

Yes, it's always love, and people are all terrified to accept that death and tragedy is a critical stepping stone.  Wow, and I live in a strong state of bliss. . . Like just having the sun peak out through the clouds long enough for me to do my Yoga this morning. This is always so powerful for me.

power that recreates

Day 31
Exodus 12:37-42
Generosity with God
Day 31 | Exodus 12:37-42

The Lord is leading you, your brothers are with you, and the destination is worth it. Stick to Christ’s roadmap: prayer, asceticism, fraternity. This has led you out of Egypt; it will lead you all the way to the promised land.

Defilement
Gospel & Reflection
Mark 7:14-23

He came among us to restore the circulation of love by gifting those of faith with his own indwelling Holy Spirit, and so securing a new mind and heart within the human. This mind and heart belongs to God. We only need to be available to its loving power, a power that recreates us, purifies and rectifies us. It is a power that can lead us to literally become saints.

616 am sat feb 18, 2023
Slavery of the Heart
Day 39 | Exodus 16:1-3

One day away from Day 40, take note of the difference between your external reality and your interior reality. There is a reason this spiritual exercise goes for ninety days and not just forty. There is yet more internal work to be done. Greater freedom lies ahead for you, as it does for the Israelites. Give thanks to the Lord for the external progress you have made, and keep following him beyond Day 40 in relentless pursuit of internal freedom, all the way to Day 91.

Today should not be a day of disappointment over the work that still needs to be done. It should be a day of gratitude for the work the Lord has already accomplished in you. Take time in your holy hour today to receive the gift of joy from the Lord. He is proud of you.

So I guess it everything has come together very strongly now. I realize that I just need to stay in my flow with Jesus. So yesterday I went on a bike ride down to the art show in the warehouse district. Coming back I went downtown in Saint Pete, visiting the library sitting to write. There was a survey on the table, asking for student volunteers to join the library development board. Of course to have a PhD graduate student offer time in it is really rare.

Of course, I told them in the comments where to put the patio tables and the chairs outside so that the place would get packed with people. It was the science festival outside the window. I took pictures and videos. I was surprised to see that Saint Pete police security towers with somebody there watching everybody.

Lol, so I posted to the St Raphaels fraternity:

Wow busy week, and I’m getting ready to bike to mass, still too cold for just a swim suit! The prayers and testimony have been wicked awesome… while the readings fell behind,

Now as I go: Today should not be a day of disappointment over the work that still needs to be done. It should be a day of gratitude for the work the Lord has already accomplished in you. Take time in your holy hour today to receive the gift of joy from the Lord. He is proud of you. https://vortex4love.blogspot.com/