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Day 13 Choose to Believe - Mysticism Demystified

Before I get into today's thoughts, please remember to leave a comment HERE on the blog! I would LOVE to hear about your journey as well.

Psalm 23:5-6 in The Passion Translation, is AWESOME and goes perfectly with today's blog. I LOVE this translation by Brian Simmons!!  (www.passiontranslation.com)

You become my delicious feast 
Even when my enemies dare to fight.
You anoint me with 
The fragrance of Your Holy Spirit, 
You give me all I can drink of You 
Until my heart overflows.
Why would I fear the future? 
For Your goodness and unfailing love 
Will always be my companions every day;
Then afterwards— when my life is through
I’ll return to Your glorious presence 
Forever with You!

Whether we are walking in the bliss of Heaven, or having a day of fierce opposition, we are His and we are fully dependent upon Him. Learning to worship through our trials is one of the biggest and most important lessons we learn. Whether we choose to honor it or not, Heaven is all around us. 

We aren't special if we see angels or feel the presence of God, we only have chosen to believe we can. The first step in mystical experiences, is to believe God desires for us to TASTE and SEE, and that it isn't dependent upon our religious performance. ("Mystic" is a word for those who believe it is possible to experience God) 




On days when distractions and mean people abound, Heaven abounds even more! This place of worshiping through our trials is precious to the Lord, it is also our greatest strength in warfare; when we most look like Jesus. I may not feel the joy and Heavenly bliss as much during times of opposition, but I'm becoming more and more aware of my worship REPELLING  the darkness during those days. The heart's focus can be stronger than the minds distraction.

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