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Mission, Not Ambition

July 4th, 2009 1:20 PM

    When we are able to use that we have in hand, the next step will be given to us. It seems we must spiritualize, or maximize, that we know to do, before we can move on to the next step. Life is progressive, moving us ever upward. Successfully using what we have in hand requires a certain measure of good timing, or knowing just when to utilize or express our God-given talents. This process of knowing is usually accompanied by a sense of certainty or sureness, as opposed to wondering or theorizing. Most of us carry this internal certainty about our loved ones, our personal strengths, our goals - most issues that are important to us.
    God says "I will meet you in your Holy temple," deep inside you, in this place of certainty where Truth and sureness live. When our head gets in the way and much thinking takes over, we lose contact or connection to the still small voice deep inside and Divine guidance is lost. We must learn to move Self out of the way and let God lead. Be mindful each day of this internal urge, knowing the difference between "head talk" and the sureness within. One is ambition and the other is guidance for your spiritual mission here in the earth.
     I pray this day you will express and magnify that which you are certain of and let God decide the outcome.
© 2009

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The Covenant

July 25th, 2009 8:23 PM

    Each soul enters the earth by Divine will, a covenant established in the beginning between the Creator and the created. When we live our lives in respect and honor of our Holy covenant with God, the entire universe will support our mission, because we have remained faithful to God's will for our life. When we are enticed left or right of this covenant, distracted outside the will of God, we suffer much. God help us to remain true to our purpose for being in the earth.
    You may ask, "How may I know what my purpose is? How can I be sure what is God's will for me?" Think on this for a moment. If you truly know God, you must also know what it is God loves, His intentions for His creations, His hope for His children, His desire for their fulfillment and His ultimate goal for their return to Him in eternal grace and peace. If you wish to join the Father, here in the earth, you must be like the Father to each person you meet, exemplifying His great goodness and love in all the relationships you have. You must express your unique talents, which are yours to have and share because you earned them through Divine use. In time, you will become very aware of your individual covenant and purpose in the earth.
    Know, deep inside, that no soul has ever entered the earth by accident and no soul has ever entered the earth without a God-given purpose. Each incoming soul has gained permission from God to be here - the choice having been made by Divine providence, even before birth. The moment of conception speaks clearly of God's intentions, as only God gives Life. Therefore, let no man or woman put asunder what God has ordained, lest they interfere with His purpose for that soul.
    I pray God will give you wisdom to understand your Holy purpose in the earth.
© 2009

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