Thoughts and Other Things

This journey with God is one for the books (and blogs). You will think you know it all and something happens to remind you that at no point of your life can you do without Him. I sat with an assignment for a whole two weeks. I had written nothing but the question on my answering script, and not a word of the 5000 word essay I was supposed to submit. The more the days went, the more frustrated I became. I couldn’t understand why the material I was provided with didn’t give any answers to the questions I was asked. I read and re-read the articles and book extracts. Nothing. For two weeks. I was five-to calling the lecturer when things took a turn. I had again tried looking into it all afternoon, at some point taking a break and trying to sleep, then getting back to it, still nothing. I then did something I am still in awe of myself for not having done all along. I whispered out a cry: “God, help me”. I didn’t put much thought into it until I was scrolling through an article and saw t...

I recently bought an adult coloring book (emphasis on ‘adult’). I’d been hearing how relaxing coloring is and how many adults had turned to it to relieve stress and remain calm. I’ve came across a handful of coloring pages in many magazines but have always refuted the thought of picking up some color pencils and following suit. My argument: “I’m not a kid, and I’m not stressed.” This was until I came across ‘The Word in Color’ at CUM Books. I made sure no one was looking as I lifted up the really beautiful coloring book and read its back. “The Word in Color is a coloring book for adults filled with uplifting Scripture verses for creative relaxation and blissful reflection on the Word. Take a break from the everyday hustle amd bustle and find encouragement and peace of mind in The Word in Color.” Reading this, I knew this was for me. Not only did I love the creative way it offered to meditate on God’s Word but it would also help me deal with my anxieties (and boy are they many). I’...