TreeNotes

We hear almost too often that ‘we are created in God’s image’. Whether that is true or not is everyone’s personal spiritual journey to explore.  You should learn to pray in your own language, from my experience, it seems like ‘indigenous’ prayers reach their destination much quicker. Think of all the times in the Holy book where you hear “The word of the Lord came to” someone. Being fluent in your mother-tongue is extremely important, if not for yourself and the spiritual journey with God, atleast do it for your kids. The following is an interlude of some sort, a longing to speak about an encounter that set the tone. Another embrace of encouragement for anyone looking to find their way. And so it goes; Re bokeng hararo ea kaletseng maru, Ea tshabehang, Re re O moholo, moholo, moholo! O re fe dipelo tse o tshabang. Sefela~2 Let us praise him in Holy trinity, He who is seated above the clouds, He who is to be revered, to Him we say, You are Great, Great, Great!

Over the past few days, I have been wrestling with this question of commitment and what it entails, which was inspired by a conversation I had with a stranger on my way to church this past Sunday. We were conversing about random things as it usually goes between random strangers. Before we parted ways, I thought since he was married, let me ask him one last question – his ‘best marriage’ advice for someone looking to take that step one day. He took a pause to consider his words, and then responded by saying, “Marriage without forgiveness will not last, marriage is a journey of constant forgiving”.   This reminded me of a particular trip with the watchman, where he shared his views on love and commitment. The following is a hug of wisdom in truth, a sprinkle of water for the plant within you. And so it went;   Pel'a tulo se tshabehang Sa borena ba jehova, Bohle, batho, atamelang, Anang ka ho thothomela. Le mo tsebe, ke Modimo, Ke 'mopi wa dintho tsohle; Wa laya wa khalemela, Ho