Week 45 - The Journey Anna the prophetess.
"There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem." Luke 2:36-38
The Inner Temple. I sit with Anna in the temple, surrounded by the presence of God. I see a woman who lives for God and with God. She is kept within this inner sanctuary in complete contentment. Her days are filled with what God provides. The Holy Family enters in and her joy explodes within. Her greatest gift has come in the flesh to be praised in person. They gaze upon each other, her and the child Jesus, her prayers are being answered.
The temple shuts out the distractions, the life within it, is perfect. "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. The temple I speak of is found within, we can live there as Ana did, in complete peace, filled with joy as the world rushes by. The door to the temple is entered through in prayer with scripture and the key is time. Have a blessed day!
What God said:"it will all work out, trust in Me and come out of the cold."
Dear Father, I experienced Anna's heart this morning, her place where she lives. You amaze me in the simplest of ways. I have lots of prayers Lord and every one of them, You are making them right. I thank You Father for the inner Sanctuary, if it is ok with You, I will stay within Your walls today but I will need Your help for I am weak. Happy Feast of the Annunciation Father, the moment in time when You revealed Truth within Mary with her Yes. Bless this day, in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen Mother, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Foster Father of Jesus, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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