We are beings of God's creation. The Holy Spirit within is perfect. We can have contentment through Christ.

Through continuous submission, at the instant of awareness, we experience fulfillment through the Holy Spirit. He awaits our permission.

Love is the spiritual core. It is perfect. The stuff that we have taken into our personality during our lifetime may not be perfect. It is a lifelong opportunity to keep our mind, will and emotions in submission. We are continuously growing and experiencing. We are adding new stuff that needs submission and screening by the Spirit. It is necessary to persistently pray for awareness, so we may consciously heed God's power.

If we do not feel a need to turn every part of our personality over to the Lord, it is our choice. By not doing so, we may be missing more joy and happiness than we could ever imagine. Through our submission, the Lord can give back total peace, joy and victory. He gives power. He gives love.

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Trust is a big assignment in life. How do we find this trait? How do we stay balanced and yet step out in faith?

Is Trust a Drastic Step?
by Dusty Reed

"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is" - Jeremiah 17:7.

"In God we trust." We carry this motto with us during most of our waking hours. Is there contemplation of its meaning? Is it believable? Is this motto put to practice in a personal way? Is there an entrustment of the whole self to God?

What does it mean to put trust in the Lord? Is it an act of giving physically, mentally and spiritually? To do this may appear to be a leap of fear but it is a simple and easy step toward a joyful expression of life.

Some have a personality that lets them believe no one else can do a job as good as they. Some believe they are doing nothing wrong. Some take care to eat a nutritious diet and keep their personal appearance neat. They have a healthy body so may tell themselves they don't need to turn every aspect of their lives over to God. Who are they fooling?

If we are taking care of ourselves, these areas can become an accent and radiate. We can polish areas to provide a happier, more joyful expression of life for self, for others and in communion with our Creator.

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Assurance
by Dusty Reed

When I feel confident
Questions rise.
When I am sure I am right
I begin to doubt.
When I am complacent
Inner turmoil boils.
Total submission:
Giving everything to God
Is the assurance
When I feel confident.

To be absolute
is to be confident,
An "I know" deep within.
It provides protection,
a shield against adversity,
To know God only sees
my spirit within.
How much of my life
is saturated
with spiritual confidence
and the ability
to be absolute?

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Who has dominion?
by Dusty Reed

I have given myself to God's care
Being in His presence every moment
I trust He has given His Spirit
To rule my circle of life.
My mind can expand
To accept His changes as required.
He guides my path.
I keep my thoughts with His
To have dominion.

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Some sites I recommend:

I attended a Gathering of like-minded friends, who seem like "family," again this year at the home of the author of the God Mind books. A super delightful experience!
God Mind Connection

Sacred Wind

Namaste Retreat Center

Excerpts from David Spangler's book, Blessing.

Daily Word, by Unity School of Christianity


Freedom Rock -

(These are photos we took on one of our travels.) We've stopped at the rock thru various years but had not met "Bubba" til Memorial Day weekend this year. He's a talented artist and gives of his time to paint a patriotic theme each year on this rock that sits along the side of the road. Freedom Rock

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It is my joy to share with you that I now have several of my rose drawings available at art.com! (I have changed a few this past month.) You can view them at Dusty's Roses
I have also posted a new page with note cards (for sale) with some of my rose drawings. You can check it out by going to Rose Descriptions.

My sister-in-spirit, Sunny, has several of her drawings and photos at art.com, too, at Sunny's Art Work

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And, for anyone who enjoys playing at ebay, lots of goodies (records, colored pencil drawings, books & post cards) are available at Dusty's eBay

You are welcome to forward this newsletter to friends who might be interested! If they would like to subscribe (at no cost), they can write to me at cascade@mahaska.org (with Expansion Encounters as subject). Thanx muchly!

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