A Journey with Matityahu Book 1 Awakening

By Lynne Cockrum-Murphy

Two young men leave their families and businesses to walk the dusty roads of ancient times with hopes of excitement and adventure. An ordinary nineteen-year-old man, Daniyyel, observes miraculous moments in his friend Matityahu's life and wonders what gift his friend has. Daniyyel goes so far as asking Ma

• Language: English
• Publisher: Desert Jewel Institute
• Release date: Nov 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781087992969

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A Journey with Matityahu touched my heart. Author, Lynne Cockrum-Murphy, took me through a journey of self-awareness as I was immersed in a heartfelt story – brilliant! I especially enjoyed character Daniyyel’s experiences with God as he questions what so many of us have and his realization of the simplicity and magnitude of the Divine.

- Linda J. Curry, author of

The 4-Minute Miracle Series

and Pebbles of Gold

In this tale of two young men Dr. Cockrum-Murphy invites us to witness a journey beyond a physical journey of learning about new places and people, to a journey of awakening the heart. This journey gives us an opportunity to reflect on our own Spiritual journey and the people who are our Way Showers and Guides. I'm already looking forward to Book 2, so I can enjoy the next steps of the two young men, and how it might apply to my own life.

- Rev. Sandra Hopper

"A Journey with Matityahu is a delightful tale with many profound insights.  A great read whether you are already on a spiritual path or seeking to discover who you truly are!"

- Marcia Bench 26-time Author,Intuitive Guide,

Marketing & Manifesting

Mentor for Conscious Experts

A Journey with Matityahu is a short and engaging story of two young men on a journey to find adventure.  Their travels lead them not only to discover the world around them, but also the world within themselves. As the story carries Daniyyel and Matityahu along their journey, you'll also find yourself wanting to know what's going to happen every step of the way. An enjoyable read.

- Holly E. Messick, Author and Retired Librarian

The pages touch your soul in a series of magical, spiritually laced adventures. Leaving you wanting more. A great read.

- MJ Caldwell, R.N.

"A Journey with Matityahu is a powerful, yet lighthearted story that is a very entertaining account of two men's travels that brings one of them to a place in life he never imagined he would be."

- Brenda Tomlinson

What an incredible story designed to engage the reader on a transformational journey. The two main characters, Matthew and Daniel, each in their own way grow and develop throughout the story allowing the reader to embark on the journey along with them. The story is told in an easy-to-read manner, with nuggets dropped throughout each chapter, causing the reader to want more. Who are these characters, and what magic and discovery lies ahead? A must read for those seeking spiritual growth and self-reflection.

- Connie M. Leach, Ed.D.       

A Journey with Matityahu

Book 1: Awakening

Lynne Cockrum-Murphy, Ed.D.

Copyright © 2018, Lynne Cockrum-Murphy, Ed.D.

Interior design Rama Jon Cogan

Cover design by Hollister Design Group, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Map illustrations by Lee Holcomb

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 International Copyright Act, without the prior written permission except in brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used factiously. Any resemblance to actual person, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental.

A Journey with Matityahu Book 1 Awakening

Lynne Cockrum-Murphy, Ed.D.

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www.LynneCockrum-Murphy.com

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing: October 2018

Paperback ISBN 978-1-0879-5512-4

eBook ISBN 978-1-0879-9296-91

Acknowledgements:

Without these wonderful people my book would be not be seen. Thank-you: Sandra Hopper, Marti Jo Caldwell, spiritual teachers and masters on the other side, Catherine Carrigan, RamaJon Cogan, Denise Cassino and my favorite person – my husband, Doug Murphy.

Prelude:

Although you may relate to the characters, this story is fictitious. Certainly, Daniyyel’s spiritual growth arises as an illustration of my own discovery of God within. This story is not about a specific religion, people, place or time. Instead, it is meant to create more of a feeling and a picture, showing one way in the process of personal spiritual growth.

Daniyyel seems to show a lack of awareness at first. He grows from following without question, his culture’s religious teachings to having his eyes opened to a new way of being.

Throughout the story because of his openness and willingness, he allows his consciousness to deepen as he experiences good and evil, human interactions both accepting and prejudiced, and nature as a force both benevolent and deadly.

In allegorical style, Daniyyel heads out to find adventure in the world with Matityahu and instead discovers the gifts of self-realization.

A Personal Legend is your life’s spiritual purpose. It is a spiritual calling that awakens a deep desire and passion to live with a sense of purpose for something greater than yourself.

Adam Sicinski

Was That a Miracle?

Day Two

Matityahu and I passed farms as we walked, and we now watched donkeys wandering outside Sidhos – small, quiet and walled – the first town we came to on our journey. We entered the nearest gate and headed towards the communal well to add to our water supply when we overheard an angry man berating a boy, whom I assumed to be his son. Before I could think further about this scene, the man raised his hand to strike the boy – and at the same moment, Matityahu appeared at the man’s side. The man’s eyes widened as he looked at Matityahu in surprise and dropped his arm in slow motion.

Matityahu greeted him as if there were no tension present, as if we had been standing alongside him all along. The boy, however, kept cowering. Matityahu kept his eyes on the man and smiled easily. Matityahu asked, Is there a market in your village that you might direct us to We are just passing through and longing for more meats and cheeses for our dinner."

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Footnote: Daniyyel pronounced Daniel, Matityahu pronounced Mathew, Timotheos pronounced Timothy.

As if the conflict between father and son had not occurred, the man directed us towards the market and the boy set to work at the task I suspected his father had expected of him in the first place. The boy’s face relaxed as his anguish melted.

Matityahu and I both expressed our gratitude and told the man what a pleasant village he had. Matityahu added how fortunate he was to have such a mindful son, who now looked engrossed in the tanning of a hide. The man smiled, as if he knew all along what a wonderful life he had. The boy continued his work, peeked briefly at his father in amazement, then shared a quick smile with Matityahu.

Had I just seen this boy’s father transform from formidable to peaceful? We all shook hands as Matityahu and I took our leave and headed to the well and, of course, the market.

Later when I asked Matityahu what shifted so quickly within that man, he simply said, Daniyyel, you saw God’s grace. I nodded in agreement. I took the small miracle in stride, just as I had taken the others over