Forward Notes; About MJ's Morning Medications

June 4, 2007

 

            As Advent approached late in November of 2004, I was wanting to find a way to focus on the Advent journey instead of being crushed by the flurry of shopping, decorating, wrapping, meal planning, cleaning the house and getting everything ready for the holiday gatherings. The true meaning of Christmas always seemed to get pushed aside in whirlwind preparations.

           

I decided to extend my morning time that began with Jon’s sharing with me the daily scripture readings and a couple of meditations from publications we’d used for a long time.

 

Having a little desk alongside my computer area, I gathered some favorite books, pictures, a cross and candle. In this early morning quiet environment, I began to sit still the best I could (it was HARD) and listen, then turn to the computer and write........

 

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Thus began my Advent preparations in 2004.

Advent passed, Christmas came and went yet still to this day I continue. At the time, I shared my messages with a few friends and family. Slowly the list has grown to over 400. Only God knows how far they fly through forwards.

           

Early on, I came to feel as though I was coming to God for morning meds that would help me stay healthy in my day. I needed that medicine daily, not once a week or a couple times a month. Everyday; thus came the name “Morning Medication”.

 

I began to have the hope that someday, they would become a book. Dreamily I thought maybe I’d name it

Morning Medication; Apothecary for the Soul.

           

Will that dream come true? I don’t know. I only know that when I show up each morning, so does God. He has stuff to share and I gather it in then toss it to the wind through the wonder of email and now heymj.com. I thank my niece Dolly for pressing me and creating heymj.com. 

 

I pray and trust that through the moments of early morning time with God,  his simple messages to me continue as they wing their way to others who read “Morning Medication”. For me, they carry the gifts of God’s wisdom, knowledge, hope, and love. I learn and receive strength for the day ahead.

           

What blessing and encouragement, when I hear from people who feel that a certain Medication must have been written just for them. That’s God, the great Multitasker; working in me and through it, working in you.

           

Ezekiel 47:12 NKJV Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.

           

 “Morning Medications” flow from the sanctuary of God. I feel his blessing and inspiration as I write and for that reason, how can I take credit for them? I write what the Author speaks to my heart and I am deeply grateful.

 

                 Mary Jane Davis

                Co-author of

                Morning Medication; Apothecary for the Soul

 

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