That urge that you felt was put there by your creator before the foundation of the world. God is not a religion. Many people who look for God through religion suffer religious trauma, however, many people are edified by their church. It's possible that you could find one that does the same for you. Even if you don't, your creator God is calling you to be in relationship with him just as you are. That urge you felt is proof that He/She loves you and is calling you by name. Don't harden your heart against the call. I feel the same urge too and I sometimes go into a church when there are no services and sit before the altar in the chapel or in the larger church area and contemplate Him and the meaning of my life, especially at times when I feel so pathetic and sorry for myself even though I have everything I need and more. At times, I have even prostrated myself in front of the altar, my cheek against the cool stone floor and asked the Lord to help me to feel Him even more, to draw me closer to Him and to the people I love, and for Him to call them to Himself. He/She knows you, has always known you, and loves you so much no matter what you have been told by people and religion who do not really know the love of God. I wish you could know it in your mind, because you certainly felt it in your heart when you had that urge you described in your letter. Ask Him/Her to keep calling you and also to help you to respond. You don't have to change who you are (assuming you are not an abusive person). He/She created you.
Perhaps... well, to me, awe exists in incredible abundance in nature, in the ancient world, and in music. I think it's entirely possible to find all of those awe-inspiring things in places you might consider unexpected or unconventional: in the wilderness, in historic buildings, in small music clubs or amphitheaters. People have a reverence for the mysterious and theatrical that doesn't necessarily need to correspond to the divine, or to dogmas that we as humans attach to the divine. Seek out new experiences in beautiful places. Travel, locally or abroad. There's poetry in all things old and slow.
I felt a little bit of that godless, glamor-stricken wonder reflecting on this column. (Of course, somebody *would* immediately smash through the stained glass to proselytize 🙄 ) Relish that everyday holiness, Awe-Struck!
Dear Looking for Awe,
That urge that you felt was put there by your creator before the foundation of the world. God is not a religion. Many people who look for God through religion suffer religious trauma, however, many people are edified by their church. It's possible that you could find one that does the same for you. Even if you don't, your creator God is calling you to be in relationship with him just as you are. That urge you felt is proof that He/She loves you and is calling you by name. Don't harden your heart against the call. I feel the same urge too and I sometimes go into a church when there are no services and sit before the altar in the chapel or in the larger church area and contemplate Him and the meaning of my life, especially at times when I feel so pathetic and sorry for myself even though I have everything I need and more. At times, I have even prostrated myself in front of the altar, my cheek against the cool stone floor and asked the Lord to help me to feel Him even more, to draw me closer to Him and to the people I love, and for Him to call them to Himself. He/She knows you, has always known you, and loves you so much no matter what you have been told by people and religion who do not really know the love of God. I wish you could know it in your mind, because you certainly felt it in your heart when you had that urge you described in your letter. Ask Him/Her to keep calling you and also to help you to respond. You don't have to change who you are (assuming you are not an abusive person). He/She created you.
Wow, grest story.
Whatever the calling is for this person, go with the flow.
Be sure to attend LGBTQ friendly churches.
Im very fortunate to be part of Most Holy Reedemer here in SF, I love certain rituals and others I set aside that don't work for me.
Enjoy the journey-It's beautiful
Perhaps... well, to me, awe exists in incredible abundance in nature, in the ancient world, and in music. I think it's entirely possible to find all of those awe-inspiring things in places you might consider unexpected or unconventional: in the wilderness, in historic buildings, in small music clubs or amphitheaters. People have a reverence for the mysterious and theatrical that doesn't necessarily need to correspond to the divine, or to dogmas that we as humans attach to the divine. Seek out new experiences in beautiful places. Travel, locally or abroad. There's poetry in all things old and slow.
I felt a little bit of that godless, glamor-stricken wonder reflecting on this column. (Of course, somebody *would* immediately smash through the stained glass to proselytize 🙄 ) Relish that everyday holiness, Awe-Struck!