Guest Post by Gloria Lionz
“When an insight lands in a dream, repeats itself even after waking from a dream, going back to sleep & hearing the same message, it’s evident Spirit wants me to do something with that ‘urgent’ message. With zero concern for ‘what time of day’ Spirit speaks, I now have a simple option that honors the ‘gift’ while helping me get the rest I need. I jot down any phrase and/or highlights and title in a notebook I keep bedside. Then, when I’m fully awake, I sit down at my computer and record the “rest of the message.”
Such was the trajectory of this piece. Three times I awoke hearing, “Thy Will, Not Mine.” A familiar adage; a quote from some Bible verse shared by my church pastor when I was a teen. In my 30’s, I joined another spiritual teaching. Students of the path received insights on how God speaks to us and how to work with the gifts as they arrived. After 4 plus decades, I was confident the latest phrase came with some ‘gems’ Spirit wanted me to mine (and translate). Later that day, I did just that. This is the completed piece.
May it inspire whoever reflects on it. In my experience, the Divine shows up 24/7. And it’s Light portal resides in every Soul. And recognizing that in one another often feels like a bit of “heaven on earth.”
Thy Will, Not Mine
I take my time, do the best I can
Take care to respond without haste
Give others the benefit of the doubt
Listen for ways to move forward with love
I’ve learned to rush is human, to pause divine
I sense Spirit’s presence best when I slow down
When I ask, “What would love do?”
Guidance gently arrives, then I confidently proceed
My personality is colorful, relishes boldness
In my youth, I was far more dramatic than necessary
I swung the ‘sword of justice” far too often
Then discovered it was mostly the “fluff of opinion!”
In my favor, most of my ventures included God
Since childhood, It responded to every earnest request
Helping me reorient my loyalty to “black vs white”
Gently showing me how to find the blessings in harsh lessons
The adage, “Thy Will, not Mine” remains a secret code
Until we accept our essence is a spark of the Divine
Once we stop clinging to the idea we must be “perfect”
We become much more playful, Souls aware of our innate wholeness
Our journey embodies the gift of choice
With it comes the miracle of reformation and the joy of service
Embracing that vision allows us to see the I Am in everyone
All are students. The notion of “winners” or “losers” is just another ruse
Grace cannot be earned ~ it enters the heart fully activated
It’s a gift Spirit grants to help us evolve until we can welcome “thy will”
Once we surrender to It, we finally see ourselves through love’s lens
It’s that Light that opens the portal to “heaven on earth” ~ won’t you join me?
© Gloria Lionz
April 22, 2026
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Gloria Lionz has been a life coach for four plus decades. She’s also a life-long poet and storyteller. Her training in personal growth began in her early 20’s. With certificates in Reiki, Ho’oponopono, and training with Caroline Myss, the works of Alamaia Will, Lynn Andrews, and Dr. Christiane Northrop. She facilitates group and individual coaching and is also an event planner.
She is an enthusiastic gardener, an essential oil instructor, and volunteers at her local cat shelter helping cats learn to trust and recover from neglect and/or abuse. She’s committed to living a life of “love in action”—sharing her passion for helping others notice and accept they’re here to love and be loved.
Gloria can be contacted through her email: [email protected]
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