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Sermon: The Circle of Life and the Lessons from The Lion King

Beloved brothers and sisters,

Today, we are reflecting on a story many of us know well—the first Lion King, with its remarkable depiction of both sunrise and sunset. The Pride Lands are ruled by Simba, the king of lions, whose journey from a young cub to a noble leader mirrors many of our own life experiences. This tale may feel like a moment of pride for a king and his kingdom, but it offers us far deeper truths about the circle of life, love, and the unity we seek as children of God.

In the opening of The Lion King, we witness the stunning sunrise, symbolizing the birth of life, hope, and new beginnings. Simba, as a young cub, is presented to the world, embraced by his family and the animals of the land. This scene reminds us of the beauty of life and the excitement we experience when we welcome new generations into this world. But just as sure as the sun rises, it also sets, reminding us of the inevitable end to life. Yet, in this eternal cycle—sunrise to sunset—we discover a profound truth.

The truth is that the cycle of life never stops. Life moves in seasons—joy and pain, birth and death, trials and triumphs. But throughout it all, we are reminded of God's design, which brings us together as one family, one community.

One of the greatest moments in The Lion King is when Simba, after losing his father and facing immense guilt, is reminded by Rafiki, the wise baboon, of who he truly is. "Remember who you are," Rafiki says. This is a moment of awakening for Simba, and it is a message for us all. We are all children of the Most High, created in His image, blessed with purpose and potential. But more importantly, we are part of a larger family—the human family. The day our children, and we ourselves, understand the love and appreciation for life is the day we begin to truly live in peace with our brothers and sisters on Earth.

The circle of life teaches us that we are connected—every one of us. Just as the animals in The Lion King gathered together at sunrise and sunset to honor the beauty of life, we too are called to stand together, to recognize that we are part of something far greater than ourselves. When we live in unity, respecting and loving each other as God's creation, we honor the Creator. We learn to live in peace, not just with those like us, but with all of God's children—our brothers and sisters across the world.

The greatest commandment Jesus gave us was to love one another. In the Lion King's Pride Lands, every animal, no matter its size or strength, plays a role in maintaining the balance. Likewise, each one of us has a role to play in creating harmony and peace in our communities. We are responsible for caring for one another, for loving each other, and for lifting each other up.

As we continue on our own journeys, let us remember that, like Simba, we may face challenges and hardships, but we are never alone. God is with us, guiding us, and reminding us of our true identity in Him. And when we fully embrace that truth, we begin to see the world through eyes of love, understanding, and unity.

Let the lesson of the sunrise and sunset in The Lion King remind us that life is precious, fleeting, and cyclical. But more importantly, let it remind us that we are all connected in the circle of life, and when we walk together in love, we fulfill God's perfect plan for our lives and the lives of our children.

May we learn to appreciate the beauty of life, to love our brothers and sisters, and to live in peace with all of God's creation.

Amen.

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CREATE ANEW!

There are God consciousness fields within, without; how may we tap into and truly begin creating from a higher intelligence, higher loving resolve; we are the reality of our earth experience; Time to arise!

There is no accident why our celestial alignments are what they have been over the past few years; more importantly the past 5mths, this being our last month in which we experience the ‘reset’ energy of the final of 5 consecutive full moons as 0 degree’s and new moons at 15 degrees. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWXSxfhnNdE&lc=z234ezrhdy2nhzqyc04t1aokgx125iexzzsn4efdlbpprk0h00410.1551412982936474

There are Divine messages, Divine activations, Divine recalibrations for the highest and best of our own reunion and remembrance of who we truly are and what we truly exist within; how may your heart open and dance the Heavenly and blessed journey within? 

We are the master creators coming forth to shine and light the way for an entirely new way of living, behaving, and co-creating beyond what has ever been;

Time to arise, arise, arise.

Blessings and graceful co-creating, Joanna

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