Lost and Found
We Are Not Alone On The Journey
Once a month I send out an e-mail to a group of friends with thoughts about the saints. A dream led me to do this. This is the e-mail from September 2020.
Today, I had no thoughts to share. Two days ago I prayed for inspiration and I should have known.
An hour ago I laid down for a rest and just said one word in my mind: "Jesus." Then this unfolded. It is with a humble and grateful heart that I share this with you: I could see myself walk into a very quiet and peaceful room. In the middle was a circle of chairs and saints were in the circle. Saint Francis to my left then Terese of Lisieux, Teresa of Calcutta, Joan of Arc and St.Bernadette. I knew them right away.
In my mind, because speech seemed an intrusion, I asked them how they persevered in this distracting , crazy world we live in. In unison I heard them in my spirit say: " Prayer." I sensed them smiling as if they knew I knew that would be the answer. I asked how they prayed and I heard this: "Constantly. Look for Him in everything. He is there. Keep Him as your special friend tucked away in your heart. Give Him everything: worries, concerns, fears, joy. Give it to Him. Mostly express your thanks , your deep infinite gratitude, for the grace you were given that day when you asked him into your heart. He smiles at this."
Then I asked if they had anything else to tell us and this simple reply brought tears: "It is worth it."
They are with us and I pray to pay better attention to them in my dreams , books, conversations, however they chose to make me aware of the gift that they are.
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About the Author
My name is Sharon Graham.I was raised on Long Island, New York where I was born in 1943. For forty years, my husband and I have lived in Georgiia where we raised our four children.
I attended Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Hofstra University on Long Island. I was a Team Manager for BellSouth Mobilty in Atlanta and retired in 2000 after a twenty-two year career. My work has been published in Contemplative Outreach.
My home church of 40 years is St.Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Jonesboro,Georgia.
I began writing in 2008 to process the grief I felt over the death of my sister.I have a blog with some followers and I post stories regularly onFacebook.My blog is :http://www.holywriting.blogspot.com
The joy that I feel when I share the love I have for running, nature and the blessings that come into my life, keeps me writing.In the process, I hope to inspire.
