Life of Sorek

Chapter 3 in Breath of Life

2012-02-09T09:06:00.000-08:00

Third Month of Sivan

They are my own people, and I created them to bring me glory.

Isaiah 43:7

12 weeks

Life after birth?

2012-01-23T10:47:00.001-08:00

A voice for life

2012-01-17T02:40:00.001-08:00

Make sure to watch this movie trailer!
http://www.avoiceforlife.com/trailer.html

Lonely in the universe

2012-01-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

sunset at Santa Barbara coast

From within the safety of his mother's womb Sorek meditates about his future on earth, where and how will He find God?

The clouds are the dust raised by His feet, (Nahum 1:3)

"His feet are so enormous that they color the sky with patches of dust in a million shapes. Isn’t that wonderful?

I’m sure earth has a so-called scientific explanation for a cloudy sky, but I know the first time I’ll be able to see clouds, they’ll remind me that the Creator has walked before me, leaving His footprints for the world to see. Do you think He has designed things like that so I can still be in contact with Him while in the earth realm? I mean, I am not exactly looking forward to being lonely in the universe. I need connection!"

Hidden life

2011-11-18T11:45:00.000-08:00

Can you find the baby in this picture?

Where do we come from?

2011-11-10T08:47:00.000-08:00

Where do we come from?

Millions of people ask themselves that question every day. What, where and when is our earthly beginning? If, as a Christian, you believe in eternal life, you believe that your life has no end, but also.... no beginning. Eternal is ever, God is eternal. He was, is and is to come.

In Breath of Life I tackle these thoughts and questions; simple, pure and raw. Un-edited as my blogger friend Tracy would say. Through the eyes of the unborn child we will learn to look at life from an eternal perspective. God puts us here on earth, our temporary residence, for a reason and with a purpose. It is not only important where we come from, but also why we are here. Join me on this quest to our earthly beginnings and beyond!

Changing the heart of a nation

2011-10-04T05:38:00.000-07:00

Cry from the womb

2011-09-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Precious sanctuary

2011-08-13T02:07:00.000-07:00

Art: Mirjam vd Steeg

"I am thankful for this place called womb. It is my precious sanctuary, a holy place within the temple of my mother’s body"

You might call it the most holy place. Nobody but me and the Source of all life know exactly what is going on in here, it is our secret. I hope I don’t sound snobbish, but I actually feel I own the place a little, contrary to what I stated before. After all, I know every dark corner like nobody else. I am thankful because I share the rhythm of my mother’s life and I can feed on her body and all the while I am happily chatting away with my Creator, who oversees this process.

It keeps amazing me how easily I get used to new situations in this womb process. There is no doubt in my mind that this whole thing is perfectly designed, I mean, the way things are flowing… wow! I don’t have to do any thinking, the development seems a rhythm, a dance, a sacred dance.

[About the artist: I met Mirjam at one of my book presentations, she started painting while reading Breath of Life and so gave color to the words...]

Piece of the puzzle

2011-06-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

"It was Him who called me by my special name. It was Him who prepared a lot of things for me to do once I am out there. It was Him who gave me the breath of life, who granted me a soul and now gave me a body. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship, a safe place for my soul, the very inner part of me that no man will ever see, but that will be experienced by many as I am willing to share it.

My Creator didn’t just hand me a soul, randomly picked from the heavenly shelves. No, He gave me a soul shaped like His very own, full of love, ready to be shared with everyone. The little hole, the void in my soul, I now know, is nothing to be worried about. He takes a little piece of everyone, the first and also final piece of the puzzle of one’s life, just to make sure we stay connected. The Great Teacher once said

You are in me, just as I am in you (John 14:20). Don’t ask me how He can hold so many pieces, He’s God and that settles it."

God has something with names

2011-03-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

With the Creator things are different...

Sorek is living his second month in the womb, the month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. He meditates:

"You're asking me if I know about the human custom to give names to newcomers. Yes, I know that my earthly parents will give me a name as soon as I am somewhat more of a person. But that is just earthly procedure. With my Creator, things are different. You see, except from the names on His hands, He has this book with names. I believe my name is in there too. As a matter of fact, I believe all of His creations may be in there, even the stars that no one can count. Okay, I admit, I am bragging, but I am bragging about the truth. It is said of my Creator that 'He has decided the number of the stars and calls each one by name' (Psalm 147:4). See what I mean? That is what I would call a pretty heavy statement. So, anyway, my spiritual name is in this book too; it is up to me if it stays there."

Meditation of Sorek

2011-02-13T13:14:00.000-08:00

Sorek meditates on the melting together of spirit, soul, and body into one human being, made in the image of God. He calls it the womb-process:

"I am beginning to see the reason behind the process now. God creates humans because He loves them. Humans praise Him because they love Him. Praise is art. Art is love. Love is the Creator. It boggles my mind. I am really starting to love this whole human thing. I will be able to be fully human and yet still be with my Creator in spirit. This new life will not only broaden my horizon, but also multiply my means of praise and magnify my understanding of God and mankind."

New website for LifeNews.com

2010-10-28T16:07:00.000-07:00

Choose life!

Life News is an independent news agency devoted to reporting news that effects the pro-life community. They have renewed and updated their website! It gives you national and international news about all that's going on concerning pro life issues. It is a great source of information. They have advertised BREATH OF LIFE in the past and I keep following their news reports. Please feel free to check out their new website and get a quick summary of all relevant news items, especially about the upcoming elections. You can also sign up for their weekly newsletter! Thanks!

About life before conception

2010-10-01T14:43:00.000-07:00

Eternal life has no beginning and no end

Okay, so Breath of Life is about us being there long before we entered the human time zone. Ecclesiastes 12:7 says that our body returns to the ground where it came from and our spirit (Hebrew: ruach, or breath of life) returns to God who gave it. Well, it can only return to God if it has been there before!

Would that explain why we sometimes experience a deja-vu? Would that clarify why certain places or situations look familiar while we have never been there before, well, at least not consciously. Maybe...

I have given this a lot of thought. As Christians we believe we have eternal life in Jesus Christ. Eternal means 'without beginning or end'. We were always there... we just didn't have a human body. So I made up this character Sorek, he is not necessarily a baby or a child, although he lives in his mother's womb. He describes the incredible process of creation, the weaving together of spirit, soul, and body into one human being... made in the image and likeness of God!

Don't be afraid, I didn't go weird on this. I have based my story on biblical principles and scriptures.

If you haven't done so already, please pick up a copy and let me know what you think about life before conception!

In the image and likeness of God

2010-09-06T14:25:00.001-07:00

Source of all life

As human beings we are made in the image and likeness of God. We are uniquely designed triune beings: spirit, soul, and body, yet ONE human being. In Breath of Life I like to take you on a journey to your earthly beginnings and beyond. Based on biblical concepts and a surprising array of scriptures I have painted an artistic picture of a colorful and loving God who is the source of all life.

Song of Creation

2010-08-26T11:19:00.001-07:00

Sorek enters the human realm

It seems the time stood still

For just a tiny little moment

When my Creator spoke the words

Let him be...

It seems the time stood still

For just a tiny little moment

When my Creator granted me the dream

Let him go...

It seems the time stood still

For just a tiny little moment

When my Creator handed me my destiny

Let him live...

Yes, within that tiny little moment

All of eternity stood still

And saw a new beginning...

The Creator said

Let him be

Like Me!

Who the Son sets free...

2010-07-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

About the weaving process...

2010-07-13T02:46:00.000-07:00

The invisible things the Lord creates

In Breath of Life I have created the opportunity for the reader to take a peek inside the womb and to become friends with a new human being, a person in progress. A thinker and poet at heart, this little man Sorek freely shares his thoughts with us!

"The fact that some things are invisible does not mean they don't exist! I was there; I just didn't have a human form yet. I must admit I thought at first that the weaving process was just a matter of getting a body. Now I realize there is more to the package than mere form. The invisible things the Lord creates, came with it. Yes, I came with a future, with dreams and desires, with a love for life, and most of all with a unique character that includes my talents and abilities, my doubts and fears, and yes, even my little jokes."

Song of Sorek

2009-09-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

Wonderful world

I leave my footprints along the sun-drenched flood line
I try to make a pattern, a mark so neat
But the waves are playing with those prints of mine
And nearly sweep me of my feet

Oh, to touch Your great creation
Oh, to be a part of Your wonderful world

I leave my footprints on this ancient mountain trail
The earth beneath my soles is soaking wet
The mud is sticking to my feet, still small and frail
And paints them with her deepest color red

Oh, to touch Your great creation
Oh, to be a part of Your wonderful world

I leave my footprints in the gold of glowing desert sand
My toes are digging for the cooler layer
While I let some dust run softly through my hand
And whisper all these thoughts in prayer

Oh, to touch Your great creation
Oh, to be a part of Your wonderful world

Meditation of Sorek

2009-07-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

Happiness is like the evening breeze that refreshes you but leaves no traces. Sadness is like the rain that drenches you and leaves you wet and cold, even after the storm is long gone...

Why is it that bad moments seem to last the longest time while good moments rush by like the wind? I wish the happy times would have no end and last forever, like it was in the spiritual realm where I come from. Somehow I have learned that man is not able to capture happiness for a keepsake.

Breath of Life on Youtube

2009-05-18T13:16:00.000-07:00

Book reading on Youtube! What a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the book! Go to the following link and watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeczPDyF4yA

BBL Productions Presents SOREK

2009-03-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Come and see!

...because we cannot always see things, it doens't mean they are not there...

Whether you have read the book or not, come and see the stage production of SOREK, based on the short novel Breath of Life.

Doors will open at 6 pm, admission is free. Come early, because seating is limited! Sorek's story is a journey into origin and purpose of spirit, soul, and body. I am not afraid to say that I just know that everyone will be touched by his life! For once, let us sit down, be quiet and listen to the voice of the unborn child...

Don't miss this multi-media event!

Theater Production SOREK

2009-02-24T21:21:00.001-08:00

March 15, 2009 opening night at SRCC

"Our bodies will return to the dust of the earth, and the breath of life will go back to God, who gave it to us".

Based on the short novel Breath of Life I have written (and revised) a script for a theater production. I am thoroughly excited to announce that Building Better Lives Productions is currently working on the performance, which will open on March 15th, 2009 at Solid Rock Christian Center in Ventura, CA. We have put together an awesome and very talented cast and crew. You do not want to miss this event! Be there at 6 pm, seating is limited.

SOREK will take your breath away!

press coverage Breath of Life

2009-01-23T10:22:00.000-08:00

Ventura County Star prints great article
"Marja Meijers' Breath of Life takes readers on a journey to birth"

Last Wednesday the Ventura County Star did an intersting article on my latest book Breath of Life, and I am very thankful for that. It is a great read as they have really pointed out what the book is about. I quote: "Taking it beyond a political debate, Meijers aims simply to present the issue of life vs. choice from the perspective of the unborn child".

To view it, simply click here and you'll be directed to the article. You can leave your comments on their page.

God knows me

2008-12-17T14:28:00.000-08:00

About the divine weaving process
Life of Sorek describes the divine process of weaving spirit, soul, and body together into one human being, written from a delicate and intimate perspective: that of the unborn child himself! I invite you to take a peak.

"I am defenitely in transit. Almost like I am becoming more and more focused on this body that is being made for me. Like I said before, I know for sure that I entered the human time zone; something started counting. Could it be a heartbeat? Could it be true that in my bean-like body a heart is already being formed? Is there room for such a thing? Somehow I thought I would have more time to get used to being a person, to having a beating heart. I mean, one moment I was a free spirit and the next thing you know: I exist! I have a name! God knows me as a human being!"

The Creating Process

2008-11-26T14:34:00.000-08:00

About the 9 months in the womb
"From now on I am a part of the human time zone, I entered the human calendar! I don't know yet if that is to be considered an accomplishment, but I do know it has me all excited!"

It would be interesting if we could go back into the womb and relive our making, but that is not really what I tried to do in this book. I have simply chosen a name for the unborn child and given him the opportunity to tell his story. Reading about the life of Sorek will give the reader not just insight on fetal development but on several spiritual issues as well. I have used a surprising array of scriptures as a basis for my story. Life of Sorek will give the reader a unique chance to watch the creating process from the inside out!

Points to ponder

2008-11-17T17:21:00.000-08:00

God wants us to value life

"I just feel deep down in me that something really important has shifted..."

Since this book is a journey, let's talk traveling. I'll give you a few more questions to trigger your thoughts: Do you travel from day to day, from year to year without expectations or the desire to start something new? Has your life's journey become a broken record which keeps repeating itself over and over again? Has the love for life left you when you summarized the number of your broken dreams?

I think it is important to think life over, every now and then. God wants us to value life. In order to understand why life is so important to God, we will have to take a closer look at the creating process. Now, that is where the real journey begins!

Picture your life

2008-11-14T10:36:00.001-08:00

Keep on scribbling...
"I actually heard a calling, the calling of my name, and I just knew it: my time is now!"

Breath of Life starts with many questions for the reader. I purposely did that, so as to get your thoughts moving in preparation for the journey. Let's continue with a big one: Who are you? See if you can describe yourself before moving on to the next point to ponder: Have you ever tried to see yourself through the eyes of your Creator? What did He have in mind when He made you, when He got you ready to enter the world as you know it? Keep on scribbling...

Prepare for the journey

2008-11-13T10:41:00.000-08:00

A journal for the trip
"The things I know are not considered earthly knowledge but rather heavenly wisdom"

In Breath of Life we will travel outside time into eternity. We will travel from light into darkness and back and discover great secrets along the way. Is it possible to prepare for a spiritual journey like this? I think we can. In the coming weeks I would like to give you some points to ponder before departure. Please, purchase a journal for this trip and begin to scribble your thoughts on paper. Let's start where it all begins: the sixth Commandment.

Thou shalt not kill. Who isn't familiar with the old style words of the sixth Commandment? Even people who have never been in a church or ever opened a Bible have seen or heard these famous words somewhere. Maybe they have thundered in your ears week after week while being recited from a far away pulpit, maybe you were counting the lights in the ceiling or the pictures on the walls. Sure, you're not a killer. But what are you? Are you a lover of life? Do you embrace life every morning when you get up, when you drink your tea or coffee, and when watching the world go by through the pages of the Daily News? Have you decided to live life to the fullest?

The countdown has begun

2008-11-12T15:05:00.000-08:00

Travel where you've never traveled before

"I am a spirit being. But something happened that will change my life forever: I received my destiny. I am going to have a body"

That's how the life of Sorek begins and that's where we will start our journey. While waiting for the official release date of this book we will count down to our departure. So, get ready to travel a road you've never traveled before!

Come and take the journey!

2008-11-12T14:35:00.000-08:00

The time has come...

"Everything has a reason. That is why one accepts the calling of one's name with excitement"

If your thoughts go further than your grocery list and the next show on television, this weblog is the right place for you. If you ever think about the greater meaning of life and ask yourself 'who am I' and 'why am I here', you're about to get some answers. The time has come for a different journey. Come and join me and discover your origin and purpose in a way you will never forget!