As a middle school teacher, I felt the Spirit pretty often when I was in the middle of a great, engaging lesson where the kids were responding and learning.
As a pianist, I have felt the Spirit so many times while playing completely secular pieces of music.
I’ve felt the Spirit while watching a dance recital.
I’ve felt the Spirit while watching a TV show that isn’t about anything religious.
I’ve felt the Spirit while looking at flowers, while reading a book, while driving by new homes that are almost finished.
In my life, feeling the Holy Spirit has not been contained to just when I’m at church or reading my scriptures.
There is so much good in the world that isn’t obviously tied to religious purposes.
But I see the good in accomplishment.
In learning a new skill.
In watching someone try their best.
In feeling the potential of what is to come.
In happiness and joy, devoid of vulgarness.
In viewing carefully crafted creations.
Virtuous, lovely, of good report, praiseworthy.
We can seek after these things!
We can pursue talents, and gifts, and skills, and knowledge!
Good things aren’t contained to my church.
(Although there are so so so many good things within my church.)
But my loving God has given the world so much that goodness is overflowing everywhere.
What is something (not necessarily church-related) virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy that you’ve been seeking out lately?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
6 Responses
You are one of my favorites! I love how you find the lesson, the teaching moments, the love, the joy, and the truth in so many things. Thank you!
Oh you are so sweet! Thank you!
I look for your mini lessons every day; they inform and uplift me.
Thank you for your wisdom and for sharing.
Aww thank you! <3
I have felt the Spirit playing the piano & some sewing projects that were super special to the individual. Playing with my grandchildren, reading books to them & holding newborns straight from Heaven.
I love this! Thanks for sharing!