Literally, feng shui (pronounced foong shoo-ee in the Cantonese dialect) is wind and water. It is an awareness of the flow of chi/qi or life energy.

When we feel stuck or in pain within ourselves, the qi may be blocked up in our bodies. This occurs because we have shut down/off parts of ourselves in a misguided attempt to defend us from being hurt. Ultimately, the cure is to unblock/unclench and let the qi energy flow to bring healing. Easier said than done.

With the disruptive and discouraging things going on in my life right now, I need to remember that Christ is the ground of my being and let the light of Christ shine through me like qi. Like a laser beam coursing through me from my head down to my toes.

What I really want to write about is their manner. They were very pleasant and sweet natured. They have a 5 year old daughter who attends a nearby Catholic school. She was pretty but very shy. They had once owned an Alaskan Malamute, which Maple is, and so we talk affectionately about her and the Northern Breed Dogs.

Most of all I was impressed with their kindness and gentle spirit. The Lord was not mentioned between us but I am almost 100% sure they are Christians! Why? doesn’t the Scripture mention that others will know us by our love and that the Spirit bears witness with one another that we are children of God?

I wish all people I meet were such warm-hearted souls. I’m also thankful that the Lord gave me boldness to knock on their door. We may have more contact together and he may become very essential in my life by his skill as a builder. When we consider how Jesus directs our steps and puts people, places, and things in our lives – how can we ever doubt? Alas, but we do! The question then is: “Why?”

Thank You, Jesus, for these sweet, loving folks and may Your blessings abound upon them.

M+