I have finally established some sort of daily routine, which, of course, incorporates a healthy allocation of time to writing and music searching. I have a long backlog of weekly emails from my mother, so the blame for the scarcity of “word from my mama” posts is on me. In the words of a my friend Trae, He’s still working on me….

1/13/2012, 8:05am:

John 15:4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

Be yourself! Be who you are without considering things external. Be free in your heart where you are essentially connected to God; not religiously, but in reality. To do this, you must stay in the present moment of spiritual truth and vitality. This is a place of abiding in faith and peace. Then, when that connection is interrupted, you can examine the cause and reposition yourself to maintain that spiritual flow. Refuse to allow fear, unbelief, worry or condemnation to break your connection. Relationship with God is not a distant reality, but it is here and now.

Song: God Has Smiled on Me
Artist: Jessica Reedy
Album: From the Heart (circa 2011)