Note: Lucy entered the following as a comment to the announcement...so it is being placed here so everyone can more easily read it and comment on her work.
I received a few messages from Tuesday's teleconference. Our scribe asked us about our favorite book. I immediately thought of a childhood book, but then thought 'No, she must mean an adult book.'
"The Imitation of Christ" verbally burst out of my mouth. This book transformed me & my faith; it was given to me by a deacon I was going to for spiritual development. I am grateful to him for opening my eyes & heart with this divine book. Its an older book authored by Thomas A. Kempis, a medieval Christian monk from Kempen , Germany. Although I couldn't put it down, many times it just stopped me dead in my tracks and really made me think and do some soul searching at the same time, opening newer doors of knowledge and feeling a closeness to God. It's a small, short book , but the messages hidden within speak to the heart & soul of anyone who believes in Christ. At times I was standing there and talking with Christ...you become in His presence. Anyone who desires a deeper relationship with Christ-- This is the book for you! The disciples talk & Christ talks to you within their conversations and meditations.
Then Ruth asked us what we wanted or needed and to write it down. I wrote to de-clutter my life so I can be whom I'm meant to be spirituality. Immediately I tried looking for this book, so I could at least report the author's name, but to no avail. I still haven't found it & I do believe it's for a reason. I will find it because searching has already helped me to de-clutter, as I cleaned looking for it, I am donating some of my excess books. Therefore, it all tied together for me.
Find the book to replendish my soul & happiness; clean & I mean clean the dust, etc., spread spirituality by giving my books to others. Thunderbolts struck me as I connected to Ruth's lesson & book: "Now is The Time"! THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN THIS PRECISE MOMENT-NOW! It is time for each of us to connect to our God- no matter what religion. 'Now is The Time' for us all to claim and take hold & responsibility for our spirituality- Let Spirit work within. Why let time tick away? Acknowledge God & His blessings to each of us.
I'll let everyone know when I find the book, and will continue to de-clutter a bit at a time and offer that my cleaning is linking me to God in my search. I am the Queen of clutter so for me to happily tackle a small area of clutter is phenomenal!
I'm not a writer & this special assignment comes with a prize for someone amongst us. Each and every person who reads this has already been given the prize. Realize & acknowledge Ruth's wisdom & the lessons she unselflessly shares with you. The prize is always her gift to us! CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE A WINNER!