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penny submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your life 8 months ago
Aligning with God: Sacred Intimacy
Born on the beautiful island of Bermuda during a cozy December
I have been mindful of God for as long as I can remember
Raised with love in our family home
Thanks to my parents, the Spirit of God I’ve always known.Later, living in the United States, I attended a mindful movement class
With no clue how much its impact would last
I wasn’t sure how the class would flow
But I felt drawn to it and knew I had to go.I profoundly felt the presence of God on my exercise mat
Experiencing sacred intimacy in a way I’ll never forget
Using body, mind, soul, and spirit to connect with Him
This is where my turning point begins…My intimacy with God this way steadily increased
Sacred, relaxing, and full of Christ-centered peace
It led me to become a movement instructor and ‘minister on the mat’
Helping others pause, consciously breathe, and soulfully connectWith God of the universe
And the Holy Spirit within
With the One who sent His son, Jesus
To forgive and erase our sins.Blending movement with stillness along with God’s word
A new mission for me was what I heard
Guiding others to relax their shoulders and straighten their backs
While engaging their abdominals to strengthen the core
Using the physical to go spiritually deeper with God to know Him more.This turning point became a love language between God and me
Blessing me to spiritually see
The beauty of God moving within
And that physical movement could also be a vehicle for following Him.Rooted in this mission like a tree
God and me
We got to going
The wind was blowing…Taking me to the training, credentials, and opportunities to teach this way
This perspective on life was a brand new day
Combining the elements of work and play
And today, I am here to say:Speaking this embodied love language with God
Wasn’t what I initially sought
Until experiencing the process of slowing all the way down
And anchoring my feet on God’s solid ground.Aligned like a charm
My soul felt calm
Spirit illuminated
Body and mind invigorated.Then…
Poetic prayers eventually became a solid part of my voice
A blessed, sweet, and playful choice
Communicating with God in such a way
That He feeds me the words to write and say.Aligning with Him as a spiritual poet
I know His voice. I know it; I know it.
A vessel of His poetry to help others and me be free
To become clear about what God has created us to be.With that clarity, purpose beautifully unfolds
Stories of turning points are written and told
Divine connection leads us to become bold!My boldness—A manuscript, “Rhyming with God,” was recently birthed
Pages with poetic prayers and reflections about positive worth
A publishing offer has been given to me
So, in 2025, readers will see…My intimacy with God poetically expressed
A relationship with Jesus nurtured by holy rest
Life with the One who is the very best
Who meets us where we’re at and helps us through any test.Whether writing or on the mat
I give God all the glory, honor, and utmost respect
Purposed by Him with roles that feel like a dream
Some days I’m so excited I could joyfully scream.Embodied intimacy with God is of a special kind
Aligning with Him, we’ll peacefully find
Life outside of the daily grind
And restoration for the body, soul, spirit, and mind.Thank You, God, for the lessons of many kinds
Thank You for allowing me to find
The paths to go, the ways to flow
And how to know, and know, and know—You!Voting is closed
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Penny, first of all, congratulations on your work being published! That is amazing and I’m sure it brings you so much happiness. I am so inspired by your love for God and your dedication to serving him. While I’ve never attended a mindful movement class, I may just have to check it out. Thank you for sharing!
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Dear Emmy, thank you so much for your touching note! I greatly appreciate your congratulations and the reasons you said you were inspired. You have also inspired me!🤗🙏🏼
Yes, I am excited and grateful about my work being published in 2025. “Rhyming with God” will further show what you stated–my “love for God” and my “dedication to serving him.” Thank you for saying that, Emmy… You spoke directly to the core and purpose of my being!
About mindful movement classes, I especially love the ones taught from a faith-based perspective. For me, it’s like a devotion in motion, allowing me to connect with God while stretching, strengthening, and relaxing on my mat.😊
Emmy, your kind note was a lovely gift that helped make my day!💝 Thanks again!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs & Smiles…🤗😊
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