Spending some restful holiday time in Albefuira, part of the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, has lifted my mind, body and soul. Allowing the Spring sunshine to radiate into my heart has given me a renewed positive perspective on my life and a desire to continue to share the light of the Good News of the Christian faith.
I recently visited Malta which was on my bucket list of travel destinations. I learned more about the life of Saint Paul and came away challenged, by the Christian witness of the Maltese people and the realisation that amidst the storms of life God in his wisdom heals and offers hope.
Although living life as a single person over the past fourteen years has been challenging at times, my single life state has also given me freedom and independence. I wouldn’t change the journey that I have been on, even the times when I had to embrace the Cross. I am okay with being vulnerable because I believe God is still working on me. I trust in his providence and I desire to surrender my future plans to his will. I truly believe that God accomplishes everything in his own time.
One of the best discoveries I have made over the past few years is going on a winter sun holiday. It is such a restorative experience going to Lanzorate during winter time and having guaranteed sun, I feel it was well worth it and it lifted my mood immeasurably. Practicing my faith is one of the reasons why I am drawn back to Lanzarote. Being in the sun gives me physical, emotional and psychological healing, and these benefits are very important, but sitting in the church in adoration is spiritually soothing and like sun for the soul.
Earlier this year American singer Katie Nichole released a new song Learning How To Love Myself. As I learned the lyrics they became more ingrained in my mind and soothed my heart, helping me to accept myself in the light of the unconditional love which Jesus has for each of us. Learning Katy Nichole’s song reminded me that I need to love and care for myself first, before I can love others.
Lovely piece, well done, and you certainly have a gift for writing
This is an incredibly wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
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