Go in Peace, Serve the Lord with a Rebirth

As I write this, I just got home from a long run. Running lifts my spirit and renews my soul; it is the time I manifest and talk to God.  As I was running, I listened to Joel Osteen this time, not plugged into my ear, but with my phone on speaker, down in my waist pack, I carry.  I don’t like anything plugged into my ear, for I want to be aware of my surroundings and receive the message in my heart, not my ears.

The other times I feel at peace with the world is when I am with horses, my horse and my dogs.  Being in nature is where I connect the best to God and all things bright and beautiful.

Tamarah Ellen with her Arabian/Saddlebred, Imminent Reflections, called "Lock"  Photo Credit:  Sophia Claire

I had allowed myself over the past winter to be isolated from the noise of the internet. I knew how, in an election year, social media would be bombarded with hate, self-righteousness, and fear. All these things are dangerous for our mind, body, and spirit.  With that isolation, however, comes a pull away from my own spirit, and the light that usually shines within me.  It robbed me of my true self, and it robbed me of creativity, that normally flows easily through me.  

As I listened to Joel’s message while running, one I just clicked out of the blue, it spoke of these very things.  He talked about how we can easily lose our shine, our purpose, and even our path to our dreams when we allow the clutter of the world, the obstacles of life, the news, and negativity to take over our souls.  This forces isolation, depression, and the enemy to dominate our lives.  We begin to allow others to dictate our self-worth, which is self-destructive.  No one determines our worth, but God, or you can allow the devil to take the steering wheel of your life.  I will never do that.

What I realized during my run, through my thoughts, is that we are living in a time, where people have allowed the evil of the world to enter their hearts and drive their actions. People feel safe blurting out their hate on the internet sitting behind their computers or cell phones. This creates negative energy that takes hold and spreads like fire, ceasing to extinguish, until we stop it ourselves.

Tamarah Ellen with her furry kids: Shih Tzu, "Turk" and her rescue, "Stella"   Self-Portait   R.I.P Sweet Stella 

The words, “Go in peace, serve the Lord," entered my thoughts.  I knew what I had to do, was get back to my authentic self, my creative, light-hearted self, and completely focus back on my dreams as if the rest of the world was non-existent. I can’t change people, but I can change how I respond because it is a choice.  I have come too far in life to allow the devil to enter my playground.  I realized my only control is to do just that: "Go in peace and serve the Lord,” and the rest is up to God to fix. 

The way I go in peace is to follow my heart and my dreams.  I continue to shine my light on my path and those who fall upon it, those I celebrate, those I am friends with, and the opportunities that come to me. My path is my purpose, and the Lord is my shepherd. Once I remembered these things, I remembered who I am, and nothing less than these things matter. I cannot control what the world is turning to, I can only use my faith to guide me.

Arabian/Saddlebred, Imminent Reflections (Lock)

Photographer: Tamarah Ellen

I don’t often speak of my faith, but I believe I should, for that is what has guided me my entire life, and I won’t be shamed for sharing. If I could write my own definition of self-righteousness, it would be this: Those who are overzealous in their opinions, thoughts, and beliefs. When you believe in God, you don’t need to protest it, use it to belittle others, or cast it out in shame.  The whole reason for faith is to walk softly in faith, trust, and a fierce knowing that we are all divinely guided. When we do this, we will rest easy without needing to argue. Faith is silent most of the time. We win by taking the higher road and refusing to enter the devil’s playground.

Arabian/Saddlebred, Imminent Reflections (Lock)

Photographer: Tamarah Ellen

 Steer yourself and your life away from the shame of the internet and the evil there. Spend less time on the internet and more time in person with real people, making real connections. This is the only way we win. The evil, or the devil, cannot enter your playground unless you invite it in. Just say no. Spend more time with people who allow you to be free and be your authentic self.

My run was very healing today. I felt renewed and creative again. With the crispness of the cool air, the warm sun, and the power I feel when I conquer the steep hills, I feel a rebirth coming.

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