My thoughts on shadows.

My thoughts on shadows.

In prayers and writings I would always ask that God kept me on his illuminated path-ordering my steps along the way. With this in mind, I imagine seeing God as a light source coming over a horizon. The light source also casts a particular shadow connected to me yet stretching in the opposite direction of the path I am pursuing. If it were possible to obtain snapshot of this moment, there are three things depicted.

The path is my promised and promising future, I stand/ walk as my present day self that is diligently moving toward the light source, and the shadow depicts my past. Shadows are interesting, for it is impossible to rid yourself of them, just as many aspects of our past. The shadow acts a constant reminder of the darkness that is connected to you. It is always there and mimicking your every movement. You cannot run from it, cannot hide from it, or cut it away. But there is hope! Remember that God has illuminated your path and is providing direction and safe ground to walk upon. Not and understand that it is a choice to walk this path or to walk in areas not Yet touched by the Sun/Son and where darkness rests. Take on this scene: As you began your walk, the Sun/Son is just coming upon the horizon (new walk with God). As you continue your day and journey, it seems as if your light source is getting larger and illuminating more of what you did not even see when the journey started (your spiritual cultivation process). At this point, you may actually pick up speed in your walk! But what of the shadow? As the source becomes larger in your view, the shadow becomes denser, darker and maybe even larger. It holds as a constant reminder of your past with its never ending nagging. “You will never get rid of me!” Brothas and Sistas, remember your past is just that and at your resurrection from the water it was never again to be a conquerer of your life. The old will not be in the present nor will it be the future. Stay diligent on the path that God has placed in front of you and watch what happens. Your steadfastness will be rewarded. You will come to a point in the journey where the light source is directly above you, brighter and more glorious than ever. At this point you are aligned with the Sun/Son, which in the spiritual cultivation process is main our goal! Note that this is also the moment where the intense heat may cause some to give up. I implore you to press and keep your promise and as he has kept his. Oh, remember that dense, dark shadow of your past? You will notice now that it is now beneath you, for you have conquered it and placed it to be constantly stomped with every step of progress!

My friends have heard me say that we should “Live on Purpose, but also live On Purpose!” Follow the will of the Son and the blessings will be bestowed. I pray that God continues to illuminate your path all your days.

Be blessed on today,

EV

4/11/08