In preparing for a craft, we decide what tools we need to persue what is our hearts desire.   In so doing, we contemplate where to start.   Often times it starts with ‘higher education’.  Yet, in some instances we desire to be mentored by someone who is a ‘Master’ of his craft.  In the the case of ‘MICHELANGELO,’ He was mentored.   His Father, so desired ‘higher education’ for his son; but Michelangelo had other ‘cravings’!  He, through a series of events that occurred to his Fathers employment situation faltering, ‘coming upon hard times’ found himself relocating.    It was this circumstance which caused Michelangelo to take interest in a ‘craftsmans’ work of art.   His Father being ‘wise’ made a ‘barter’ with the ‘craftsman to mentor his son.    The rest is history.

If you were to read the story of this wonderful genius, you would be in aw!   For he followed the cravings of his hearts desire.   In so finding the ‘grace of God’ upon his shoulder.   For this artist is so ‘blessed’  his name is renown even today!   Who today would not vie for Michelangelo to mentor him in his craft?

So wonderful are his works that to travel the world to see them becomes a hearts desire.   Yet, few have the opportunity.   The ‘Sisteen Chapel’ in Rome, and the sculpure of ‘David’, and the very famous, ‘Pieta’!    Apparently the only signed work by this artist, is his ‘Pieta’!    This ’emotionally moving’ sculpure depicts the  “Blessed Vigin Mary” Holding Her Crucified Son!  Another very famous piece is his painting of the ‘Creation of Man’.   This is Our Heavenly Father touching the Finger of Adam; whereby giving life to mankind!   The genius of Michelangelo speaks for itself.   No words can describe such a gift!   Then we can ask, Why did God choose Michelangelo to be the name that is recognized above so many other marvelous craftsman?    One can only surmise the answer.   God looks into the ‘heart’ of each of His ‘children’.    Perhaps Michelangelo offored His life and work to the ‘Glory of God’ before He began each piece.   God, thereby finding him highly favored above of all, due to his humility in asking his beloved creator for ‘His Devine’ intervention and help!     For God is a just God.   We all have equal rights and love of God.   Yet, some do not choose  friendship and love with God in their daily lives.    This proves to be an unraveling of the human spirit.   This unraveling occurrs suddely and without innate awareness!   So too, Does the power of prayer present an innate awarenss to the greatest love of all, that of God Our Father, through the love of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ!    The love of God unfolds through this perfect sacrifice when allowed into any heart!

So, it choosing the frienship of God the Father, we need to choose our ‘tools of the trade’!    For, if you so desire the ‘love of God’ in your life, you will not delay in inviting Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior.   For it is through Him all blessing flow!    If you disire this great love this great joy, this insurmoutable happiness, then you will, on bended knee open your heart to Jesus and Tell Him you so desire Him more than  anything, to come into your heart and make a home in you.   For in so doing, Jesus will dance with Joy, and the Angels will sing rejoicing, a canticle of Praise to God, for another soul has been saved and realized the magnificent love of Jesus Christ; that He (Jesus) did not die in vain for you!

Having done that, the growth and experience of the love that surpasses all understanding is better understood and realized in reading the Bible.   You will discover there are many
Bibles.   I enjoy the “New American Cathlic Bible, and the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, (New Testament).   In applying the “Ten Commandments” to your heart and keeping them ever ready, will engage your mind to a closer covenant with God.   Having embraced that, realize there are seven deadly sins, learn them and pray for strength to stay far from them, for they are Satans Tools!  Having fallen into them one can easily fall away from the Peace of God.   The Peace and Grace of God are experienced in applying His statutes to the heart and life we live.   There is much to know and learn for God is infinite, and you will never tire of Him and his teachings.   He will draw you in and never leave you.  If you desire Him He will never forsake you.   For you have been bought and paid for by His only begotten Son, The Lamb of God, Jesus  Christ!   Amen!