• penny submitted a contest entry to Group logo of Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your lifeWrite 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 connect

    With 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!

    Penny A. Powell

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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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