Photo of Typhoon Haiyan is dramatically photographed by astronaut Karen Nyberg aboard the international space station. The photo gives a unique angle on one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

 

Thought on Monday – November – 11/11/2013

We were born to make manifest the Glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear our presence automatically liberates others.’ ~Nelson Mandela

These beautiful lines are worth reflecting on. Its starting point begins with the vast potential within each person. It’s all about confidence. Am I confident enough to believe that God is a gentle yet significant presence in my life? Am I confident enough to believe in my own light? Am I confident enough to believe in my own goodness? Am I confident enough to allow God to transform my life? The possibilities are endless but I must first be open to them happening in my life.
Also today and across the weekend we are hearing of the thousands of people who have died in the Philippians, as a result of the worse storm on record. It seems the horror of the story is only unfolding. It goes beyond words and today we pray for those who have died, for their heartbroken families, for those involved in the search and rescue and for those trying to help thousands of families left homeless.