Reflections on Aligning

REFLECTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC OF 2020

What if….

• The rest that we are all being forced to take, while at first seemed arduous, is simply an overdue and underspent sabbath?
• What if after working six days to create the world, God rested on the seventh day as an example for all of His creation to follow, regardless of species, religion, race or creed?
• What if God really is in charge of the world, and has finally said, “Stop.” Notice what I have done. I’ve created blue skies, that by your works you have filled with pollution. I’ve created singing birds, which by the din of your factory noise, you have silenced. I’ve created a family, with whom you would have had many more precious memories if you had not rushed so eagerly to and fro. And, most importantly, I’ve created rest for the body and mind, which through neglect, you have filled hospitals and mental institutions with the resulting breakdown. Notice how I made the universe run. But to notice you must stop, smell the flowers, look up at the blue sky, smile at your son or wife or husband or daughter, and simply laugh, be grateful, enjoy and be blessed.
• I truly believe God has allowed these times for our good, to bring life and leaven to our souls to turn us back to Him in deeper ways. To connect. This is what He made us for. He also brings us a warning, that if you do not listen, do not look up, do not turn to Him and seek Him, someday there will be no birdsong, no sunshine, no family, only sickness and decay, death and destruction.
• Allow yourself to breathe, fill up your lungs with the air He has made to put into them, and wait on Him. He promises that if we seek him with all of our hearts we will find him. He wants to reveal himself to listening ears. Does he have your attention? Yet? If not, what will it take? He has much to tell you, much to show you, and much to bring you, as you align with Him

• We hope this website blesses you and gives you simple tools to align with Him and others, to build deeper connections with God and everyone made in His image, friend or foe. We all need relational skills now more than ever. It’s what we are made for, connection to God, each other and nature. When we lose that connection and the simplicity of it, we begin to turn to other things to satisfy the need for connection, such as addictions, electronics and destructive habits. We fight and have more wars, protests and hatred between us. God yearns for our hearts, not just our heads to align with Him and know His heart. Once we do that, it’s my prayer and expectation that we will be much more kind to each other and to His creation. Are you ready to begin the adventure?

Denice MacKenzie