HOLY MOMENTS

In Matthew Kelly’s book titled “HOLY MOMENTS”, he discusses the idea that at any time we have the choice to do something selfless, to perform an act of kindness for another which comes directly as inspiration from God. This means we must be open to hearing what God says to us so we put aside our own needs in service to another. It can be anything as simple as a kind word to the checkout person at the grocery store, doing a favor for a friend, or holding someone in prayer. At the Unity church I attend, we have a “prayer chain” in which we hold one another in the Love, Light and Wisdom of God. All these beloved friends are participating in holy moments.

Ever since I have read Kelly’s book, I have decided to implement holy moments in my life. Yesterday, I went to McDonald’s to purchase a meal, and donated extra money in gift cards for other customers who would follow. Today, I did the same at my favorite Chinese restaurant. I like to think it brought some small joy to the recipients, and it is fun to imagine the look of pleasant surprise on someone’s face.

Likewise, when I was at Aldi this afternoon, I found two beautiful bouquets of roses. On my walk home, I decided I would give them to two friends in my building. They were surprised, and their smiles showed their joy. And it was my joy.  “God loves a cheerful giver”. When we spread warmth and cheer to others, we cannot keep it from ourselves.

Holy moments result in behavior that is a reflection of our state of mind and the Christ Consciousness present within us. For example, when we choose to hold our temper rather than release it on some unsuspecting person, this is the result of a holy moment. We not only hold our temper, but we replace feelings of anger with patient, loving kindness.

When we feel urged to grow beyond our comfort zones, and attempt new things, these are also God inspired holy moments. We stretch ourselves beyond our usual behavior and take a risk and try our wings. Beginning this blog months ago was one of those holy moments for me. I would like what I speak of in this blog to bring out the best in myself and in anyone else reading it … helping us to become a better version of ourselves as we choose to carry out holy moments.

Likewise, when we are faced with difficult decisions, we take them to God in prayer. Perhaps a crisis has arisen. We are fearful, unsure, at a crossroads with no idea what to do. In this instance we turn to Spirit and receive the comfort and inspiration we need to move forward in yet another holy moment.

As Kelly points out in his book, holy moments produce exponential results. They are not simply one moment in time. That moment is multiplied over and over again, like a tidal wave of goodness reverberating throughout the world and permeating the universe. A small change in behavior has a ripple effect, the dynamics of which affect the entire human race.

REFERENCE:

“HOLY MOMENTS” - “A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life”

Author: Matthew Kelly

Published August 2022 Blue Sparrow

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