by Gina Moroney on August 17, 2011
Just the other day I was give
n a list and was asked to pick my top three values in life. One of them is peace. So often I’ve commented on how priceless peace really is. If I could bottle it up and sell it on the Internet, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the orders. Most would pay a hefty price for it. I think I could actually name my price, and many would do anything to pay it.
We live in a world where peace is a rare commodity. A peaceful day comes only once in a while, peaceful slumber is a rare commodity, and inner peace is almost unheard of. Instead, we have stress. It comes in every form imaginable, and oftentimes dictates the quality of our lives. Did you know that a discontent, jealous heart heaps generous helpings of stress onto your body? You have to do more, be more, achieve more, and much much more. It’s never enough. How can a body maintain wellness and wholeness if it is being torn apart by jealous stress? It can’t.
Quiet contentment brings peace. It’s giving yourself permission to be you. It allows you to live your life without looking to the left and right. It protects your heart, your physical body, and your mind. The Bible says that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, but that jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Think about it. Think about the world we live in and all the sickness. Sometimes I wonder about that.
Do you?
by Gina Moroney on June 23, 2011
Today
I learned what it means to use the word “Godspeed” as someone is going away. At it’s root, Godspeed means: May God prosper you and grant you success.
Godspeed is not just a general wish for a safe journey or a generic way to express best wishes. It is a prayer that those going will have success in what they are setting out to do, as God goes with them. Knowing this, we can really bless those who are leaving on a journey for God’s specific purpose when we say, “Godspeed.”
Perhaps you already knew the meaning of Godspeed. But for me it was like a precious “find” and a very special way to bless those who go in the name of Jesus…wherever He sends them. It’s almost like living in the times of Jesus when He sent out the disciples to preach the Good News. I can almost hear Him saying “Godspeed” to them…blessing them as they left to accomplish God’s purpose and plan.
Now whenever I get an opportunity to support a missionary or someone going away at God’s leading, I will definitely send them off with that powerful word. A word with deep meaning that will bless their socks off. I can’t wait!!
by Gina Moroney on June 15, 2011
I’ve been on a
sabbatical, but today I begin anew. I have so much to share that I couldn’t wait to get back to you. Life is really interesting, don’t you agree? Everywhere I listen and read, the uncertainties of life sometimes hit me like a ton of bricks. I’m guessing it happens to you too. So as I begin a new blog, I’m going to open up my heart with you in hopes that you can relate.
In my ministry I find that women everywhere want to hear what others are thinking, and they want to be able to share their thoughts. We just want to be heard, don’t we? So in my blog, I want to hear back from you too. Most of what happens in my life gets filtered through life in God’s presence. I can’t think of any other way to live in this world of uncertainties. When I am living in His presence, I thrive. When I’m not, I get into all sorts of emotional and spiritual trouble. In fact, when I’m not living in the moment with God, even my physical well being can be compromised. We can talk more about that later. Oh so much to say in just a few, short paragraphs!!
But I’m glad you’re with me. Together we can figure life out, at least from our perspectives. Being an author of two spiritual books, sometimes I put pressure on myself to be perfect. But those who have heard me speak know I am not perfect. Yes, God did inspire me to write Living and Secrets, but I am on a spiritual journey just like you. So get ready, because now you will get to know me as I share insights and open up my heart about life.
