Thoughts for today

Silence......breathing.......only the sounds of the birds singing, the clock ticking and the overhead fan whirling.  It is in the silence surrounding me that I am able to feel the presence of God, hear the voice of God taking me in the direction I need to go this day, hearing the whispers of God telling me I am loved, I am forgiven.  The grace takes hold of me and strengthens my soul and energizes my spirit telling me to go forth into the world today and feed my sheep, seek out the lost, and offer grace and love to your neighbor.  Praise be to God.