Sunday, 8 January 2012
God bless Moldovians and us all. Lets through Art and prayer realize that we are one!
Talking of one, I have only one slipper on a foot as the other one is mislaid. I am learning not to spend time unnecessarily, looking for that which will either turn up or not. Moldavia is one of the poorest countries in Europe, yet in God`s eyes that makes it one of the richest. Jesus said , `However you treat the least of my people, you treat me.` How can I take comfort in someone saying to me, `cheer up, there`s always someone worse off than you!` No I cant. In a couple of hours time I will be in All Saints church, here in Luton and and during the service will take part in the act of communion. As I take the bread and the wine, which to me is the body and blood of Christ, I shall become one with all my Christian brothers and sisters in this world and those who have left and those to come. We are one body in Jesus Christ. I had better exchange this one slipper for a pair of boots and take Buster, my trusty German sheep dog over the park and then head off to church. Have a good day my brothers and sisters. Know that you are loved. Your brother, Peter.
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Beware the snares of the enemy, yet give thanks to your saviour.
The wicked one, on the watch, carried me off as booty as I lazily slept.
He led my mind into error; he
plundered my spirit and snatched
away
The wealth of Thy grace, this arch
robber, So raise me up, as I am fallen,
and summon me, saviour,
Thou who dost will that all men be saved.
Thou who dost will that all men be saved.
Kontakia af St. Romanos, A Prayer.
Now at last some words from me. One may ask why not before. In answer, mine cannot yet be as good as those above. My poor life has yet to amount the grace for such worth. As you see through me soldiering on each day with these blogs, there is still some hope alive in me that one day I shall be blessed enough to impart to others such that would makest them glad to have heard my name. Your servant Peter G Kimble
He led my mind into error; he
plundered my spirit and snatched
away
The wealth of Thy grace, this arch
robber, So raise me up, as I am fallen,
and summon me, saviour,
Thou who dost will that all men be saved.
Thou who dost will that all men be saved.
Kontakia af St. Romanos, A Prayer.
Now at last some words from me. One may ask why not before. In answer, mine cannot yet be as good as those above. My poor life has yet to amount the grace for such worth. As you see through me soldiering on each day with these blogs, there is still some hope alive in me that one day I shall be blessed enough to impart to others such that would makest them glad to have heard my name. Your servant Peter G Kimble
Friday, 6 January 2012
Fish on Friday
Good day to you my brothers and sisters.
Yesterday I spent a productive hour and a half with Kate, my forensic art therapist. My memory of the art I did was very good. I am not so sure now if it was the art that was very good, or me talking out and coming to terms with where I am in this life!
Now, starting with a brief passage from the bible, I shall then introduce you to some writing by St Ephrem the Syrian;
Seek and you shall find
Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
(matt. 7:7-8)
This was the simple invitation Jesus gave to us all. For us to begin our spiritual quest for purpose, fulfilment and meaning by starting with prayer. The search for the answers to what we need, want and answers to critical turning points or crisis are found through diligent prayer. From humble posture of prayerful moments spent on bent knees many seekers have received vivid answers of hope and at other times a resounding no when one door shuts, but another opens to a new possibility. Christ, Jesus, gave us the promise that if we seek diligently we will be rewarded for our seeking.
We should think of ourselves as travellers asking for guidance, whilst making a new road through uncharted land. If we fail to ask we may wander lost for only God knows how long. Yet with time spent in diligent prayer then our questions will be answered.
Our earnest seeking with consistant practice of prayer will enhance our journey and our lives. Everyone who prays and seeks with an earnest heart will receive. Rich, poor. young, old, man or woman. All people can be seekers and are welcome through grace to ask the Lord to grant them mercy and fulfill their needs.
When despodency seizes us, let us not give in to it. Rather, fortified and protected by the light of faith, let us with great courage say to the spirit of evil: "What are you to us, who are you... a fugitive from Heaven, and a slave of evil? You dare not do anythin to us: Christ has dominion over us and over all.
St Seraphim of Sarov
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.
St Ephrem the Syrian
Yesterday I spent a productive hour and a half with Kate, my forensic art therapist. My memory of the art I did was very good. I am not so sure now if it was the art that was very good, or me talking out and coming to terms with where I am in this life!
Now, starting with a brief passage from the bible, I shall then introduce you to some writing by St Ephrem the Syrian;
Seek and you shall find
Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
(matt. 7:7-8)
This was the simple invitation Jesus gave to us all. For us to begin our spiritual quest for purpose, fulfilment and meaning by starting with prayer. The search for the answers to what we need, want and answers to critical turning points or crisis are found through diligent prayer. From humble posture of prayerful moments spent on bent knees many seekers have received vivid answers of hope and at other times a resounding no when one door shuts, but another opens to a new possibility. Christ, Jesus, gave us the promise that if we seek diligently we will be rewarded for our seeking.
We should think of ourselves as travellers asking for guidance, whilst making a new road through uncharted land. If we fail to ask we may wander lost for only God knows how long. Yet with time spent in diligent prayer then our questions will be answered.
Our earnest seeking with consistant practice of prayer will enhance our journey and our lives. Everyone who prays and seeks with an earnest heart will receive. Rich, poor. young, old, man or woman. All people can be seekers and are welcome through grace to ask the Lord to grant them mercy and fulfill their needs.
When despodency seizes us, let us not give in to it. Rather, fortified and protected by the light of faith, let us with great courage say to the spirit of evil: "What are you to us, who are you... a fugitive from Heaven, and a slave of evil? You dare not do anythin to us: Christ has dominion over us and over all.
St Seraphim of Sarov
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.
St Ephrem the Syrian
Thursday, 5 January 2012
It is Thursday here in Luton and the sun is coming out on this cold day.
Life starts now
It is a wonderful privilege
Being here is so much
Go blessed
It is cold outside and I felt it earlier as I took Buster for him to run through the trees.
I walked, as I stubbed my little toe yesterday and it is still a tad painfull.
Sitting here now with an herbal tea and writing to you makes it all a bit better. Bless you.
Trust.
Hope.
Undertaking.
Trails.
Honesty.
Mystics
The reason mystics can forgive and overlook offenses, forgive their enemies and have open-hearted awareness for everything, is because we proccess reality differently. Deep suffering, deep loving and deep prayer. We have a wider view of the world, and the universe. Everything came from nothing and will eventuall return to No `thing`. Most people shut out awareness of the mysterious.
God, by definition is always going to be a mystery. We have to go deeper and deeper in our journey with God, because we have to be open to the mysterious revealing itself to us slowly as God and our selves are ready. Paitence is a Godly virtue and when we realize that we are eternal, then waiting becomes a joyfull experience. We become larger and transformed.Souls. Bigger and bigger minds. We have to learn how to change. How do we die to our old self, so we are able to realize we no longer live but Christ lives in us.
In the evening of life we will be judged on love alone.
St John of the Cross
It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
St Teresa of Avila
Now my brothers and sisters I shall leave you with my love,
Your brother in Christ, Peter.
It is a wonderful privilege
Being here is so much
Go blessed
It is cold outside and I felt it earlier as I took Buster for him to run through the trees.
I walked, as I stubbed my little toe yesterday and it is still a tad painfull.
Sitting here now with an herbal tea and writing to you makes it all a bit better. Bless you.
Trust.
Hope.
Undertaking.
Trails.
Honesty.
Mystics
The reason mystics can forgive and overlook offenses, forgive their enemies and have open-hearted awareness for everything, is because we proccess reality differently. Deep suffering, deep loving and deep prayer. We have a wider view of the world, and the universe. Everything came from nothing and will eventuall return to No `thing`. Most people shut out awareness of the mysterious.
God, by definition is always going to be a mystery. We have to go deeper and deeper in our journey with God, because we have to be open to the mysterious revealing itself to us slowly as God and our selves are ready. Paitence is a Godly virtue and when we realize that we are eternal, then waiting becomes a joyfull experience. We become larger and transformed.Souls. Bigger and bigger minds. We have to learn how to change. How do we die to our old self, so we are able to realize we no longer live but Christ lives in us.
In the evening of life we will be judged on love alone.
St John of the Cross
It is love alone that gives worth to all things.
St Teresa of Avila
Now my brothers and sisters I shall leave you with my love,
Your brother in Christ, Peter.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Epiphany; although this is my blog it is fitting , to at times, have nought from my mind on it!
Today the grace of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descended upon
the waters.
Today the Sun that never sets has risen and the world is filled with
splendour by the light of the Lord.
Today the moon shines upon the world with the brightness of its rays.
Today the glittering stars make the earth fair with the radiance of their
shining.
Today the clouds drop dawn upon mankind the dew of righteousness
from on high.
Today the Uncreated of his own will accepts the laying on of hands from
his own creature.
Today the waters of the Jordan are transformed into healing by the
coming of the Lord.
Today the transgressions of men are washed away by the waters of the
Jordan.
Today the blinding mist of the world is dispersed by the Epiphany of
our God.
Today things above keep feast with things below, and things below
commune with things above.
Today earth and sea share in the joy of the world, and the world is filled
with gladness.
At thine Epiphany the whole creation sang thy praises.
FROM THE GREAT BLESSING OF THE WATERS
You all have a good day and know that you are blessed.
Your brother Peter.
the waters.
Today the Sun that never sets has risen and the world is filled with
splendour by the light of the Lord.
Today the moon shines upon the world with the brightness of its rays.
Today the glittering stars make the earth fair with the radiance of their
shining.
Today the clouds drop dawn upon mankind the dew of righteousness
from on high.
Today the Uncreated of his own will accepts the laying on of hands from
his own creature.
Today the waters of the Jordan are transformed into healing by the
coming of the Lord.
Today the transgressions of men are washed away by the waters of the
Jordan.
Today the blinding mist of the world is dispersed by the Epiphany of
our God.
Today things above keep feast with things below, and things below
commune with things above.
Today earth and sea share in the joy of the world, and the world is filled
with gladness.
At thine Epiphany the whole creation sang thy praises.
FROM THE GREAT BLESSING OF THE WATERS
You all have a good day and know that you are blessed.
Your brother Peter.
Monday, 2 January 2012
New year new post new viewers new art
Good day my brothers and sisters.
Yesterday I noticed there were five visitors to my website or blog from Oman, so if you visit again or not I still say welcome and let peace and love flow from me through the universe (one song) to you.
It is ten past three in the morning here in the United Kingdom. I awoke about three and came up with this little `peace` of creative writing, which I think is appropriate for this time of the year!
Yesterday I noticed there were five visitors to my website or blog from Oman, so if you visit again or not I still say welcome and let peace and love flow from me through the universe (one song) to you.
It is ten past three in the morning here in the United Kingdom. I awoke about three and came up with this little `peace` of creative writing, which I think is appropriate for this time of the year!
bad
turning over
planting love forgiveness
sprouting up
good
I hope and pray that this year is a good one for all of us. As I type this, I don't assume anyone one is going to read it. Hope is all I do and that's enough. So if you are reading this, then I thank and bless you.
Yesterday, all our yesterdays and past years are gone. So we must try I believe to let go of only the thoughts that hinder us from growing and hold on, clasp tightly to those which help us bloom. Discarding our egos, which are what separate us from each other, we can all become an intrinsic part of a brave new world. Jesus once said, `however you treat the least of my people you treat me.` Why should I not say that I am glad to be in this world the least of His people. For I can no longer take any comfort from the retort, `there is always someone worse off than you`. Just as there is a grave for the unknown soldier, I and I ask if anyone is reading this blog with me - even if you have no belief in a higher power - join with me in thinking the following. Power of all that is good in this universe, reach out to all beings that feel unloved and separated from us. Let them feel our enjoined love and know that they are loved. Bring love and healing to us as one and keep hate and hurt from us. Let no negative thoughts or feelings creep into us, but shine your light on them, so we may be aware of them and cast them out of our being
.
We are not just physical beings. We are more importantly, spiritual beings having a physical experience.
So if we want to make progress, we must stop wanting stuff;
it keeps us from seeing whats real.When we want stuff,all we see are things.
When we want only love and that is all we have in mind, then that is all we will have. If someone hurts us, love them and if someone heals us love them.
I for the sake of my own peace of mind, call the power that created this universe God. Although to try and understand that which is beyond my limited comprehension is a fools errand. Learning to accept the way to love my enemy is the path to a peace which passes all understanding. I shall leave you for this moment with the following prayer, which I ask you, please, to pray with me.
O merciful God.
fill our hearts, we pray,
with the graces of your Holy Spirit;
with love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness,
goodness, faithfulness, humility and
self control.
Teach us to love those who hate us;
to pray for those who deceitfully use us;
that we may be the children of your love, our father.
So my brothers and sisters, it is just coming up to four in the morning. The wind is blowing strong outside, so I shall wait awhile before taking Buster my trusty German Shepard out for his run in the woods and field behind this humble apartment in which I live. I bid you a good day.
Your brother of Buddha and my Lord Jesus Christ,
Peter.
January the 2nd; No pictures as my new camera says new batteries needed, even though thats what is in it!
Let me just go back a day to January the 1st
on 1 January 1745 and on almost every New Year`s Day thereafter, Dr Johnson composed a prayer for himself. He did this in the small hours, and although he was normally a speedy writer he seems to have taken two or three hours over these little prayers.
1773
JAN 1. MANE 1.33. Almighty God, by whose mercy my life has been yet prolonged to another year, grant that thy mercy may not be vain. Let not my years be multiplied to encrease my guilt, but as age advances, let me become more pure in my thoughts, more regular in my desires, & more obedient to thy laws. Let not the cares of the world distract me, nor the evils of age overwhelm me. But Continue and encrease they loving kindess towards me, and when thou shalt call me hence, receive me to everlasting happiness, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*********************************************
THE NAMING OF JESUS
` you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins` (Matt. 1.21)
Ah! Ah! that wonderful Name! Ah! that delectable Name! This is the Name that is above all names, the Name that is highest of all, without which no man hopes for salvation. This Name is sweet and joyful, fiving veritable comfort to the heart of man. Verily the Name of Jesus is in my mind a joyous song and heavenly music in mine ear, and in my mouth a honeyed sweetness. Wherefore no wonder I love that Name which gives comfort to me in all my anguish. I cannot pray, I cannot meditate, but in sounding the Name of Jesus. I savour no joy that is not mingled with Jesus. Wheresoever I be, whresoever I sit, whatsoever I do, the thought of my saviour of the Name of Jesus never leaves my mind. I have set it in my mind, I have set it as a token upon my hear. What can he lack who desires to love the Name of Jesus unceasingly?
Richard Rolle
Getting back to Luton and in my humble abode with Buster and Harry. Harry asked me if I wanted any bicuits. I said that they were current biscuits and as a child I didnt like currents, but as an adult I now do. Though I said I cannot break my fast on just the second day. Now Harry the little mystic that he is, replied, " Yeah, and I didnt like currents, when I was older, but I do now".
Oki dokey; I must go now so I can have some quality time tormenting my son. He just laughed at that. Just goes to show which of the two boys I have here today.
You all have a good day and know you are well loved.
Your brother Peter
on 1 January 1745 and on almost every New Year`s Day thereafter, Dr Johnson composed a prayer for himself. He did this in the small hours, and although he was normally a speedy writer he seems to have taken two or three hours over these little prayers.
1773
JAN 1. MANE 1.33. Almighty God, by whose mercy my life has been yet prolonged to another year, grant that thy mercy may not be vain. Let not my years be multiplied to encrease my guilt, but as age advances, let me become more pure in my thoughts, more regular in my desires, & more obedient to thy laws. Let not the cares of the world distract me, nor the evils of age overwhelm me. But Continue and encrease they loving kindess towards me, and when thou shalt call me hence, receive me to everlasting happiness, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*********************************************
THE NAMING OF JESUS
` you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins` (Matt. 1.21)
Ah! Ah! that wonderful Name! Ah! that delectable Name! This is the Name that is above all names, the Name that is highest of all, without which no man hopes for salvation. This Name is sweet and joyful, fiving veritable comfort to the heart of man. Verily the Name of Jesus is in my mind a joyous song and heavenly music in mine ear, and in my mouth a honeyed sweetness. Wherefore no wonder I love that Name which gives comfort to me in all my anguish. I cannot pray, I cannot meditate, but in sounding the Name of Jesus. I savour no joy that is not mingled with Jesus. Wheresoever I be, whresoever I sit, whatsoever I do, the thought of my saviour of the Name of Jesus never leaves my mind. I have set it in my mind, I have set it as a token upon my hear. What can he lack who desires to love the Name of Jesus unceasingly?
Richard Rolle
Getting back to Luton and in my humble abode with Buster and Harry. Harry asked me if I wanted any bicuits. I said that they were current biscuits and as a child I didnt like currents, but as an adult I now do. Though I said I cannot break my fast on just the second day. Now Harry the little mystic that he is, replied, " Yeah, and I didnt like currents, when I was older, but I do now".
Oki dokey; I must go now so I can have some quality time tormenting my son. He just laughed at that. Just goes to show which of the two boys I have here today.
You all have a good day and know you are well loved.
Your brother Peter
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