but it cannot stand alone
hence, the body 

since no one sees the soul
and directly perceives it 
the body provides foundation
for identity 

we love the soul, the person
through the manifestation
through the ephemeral body 

our lust for flesh
is but the need to
commune with the 
soul – to merge, to peek 
beyond the bones

deep kisses thrusts unto the 
immaterial 

fleeting body 
but transcending little changes 
of age 
encapsulates the vibrant tones and
loud colors 
the abstract person radiate

the soul endures
the body perishes 
with it, the soul diminishes 
like a booming nebula

Inspiration On: Tuesday, 7 May 2013 at 3:25am
Inspiration Ends On: Friday, 10 May 2013 at 2:21am

Being challenged to describe goodness in an alphabetical poetry, the Scripture is the basis of my reference at

Matthew 6:1-7 (KJV)
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Colossians 3:15-17 (KJV)
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

James 3:17-18 (KJV)
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Using a molecular dimmer switch that smoothly dials up glowing lights in bacteria, researchers can make calculators in living cells that add, subtract, divide, and even do logarithms. [1]

These analog computations are much more powerful than those of previous, digital-based biological devices, says study author Timothy Lu, a synthetic biologist at MIT.

We make computers. Our brain is a computer. Nature is a computer. The whole universe is a computer. Not of the kind we think of. But a more sublime nature. A computer whose bits and bites are souls and spirits. A computer whose purpose is not to calculate but to find Love and Unity where it can. A “computer” that mulfunctions every time we think it is actually a computer…

Are we willing to walk the walk, or are we satisfied just talking the talk?

I’m currently in a situation (an email war of sorts) where my “flesh man” wants to take over. I have to constantly (and I do mean CONSTANTLY) choose whether or not I will allow the “flesh man” to choose my words for me, or if I will let my “Spirit man” speak.

I find myself writing sentences that make my flesh feel good (REAL GOOD! In a “Take THAT!” Sort of way.). But they make my spirit hurt. As a result, the backspace button gets it’s workout! Delete, delete, delete!

It’s not always easy to submit to the “Spirit man”. But, when we do, we find peace. A fleshly response/action may feel good on a pride level, but a spiritual response will feel good on a much deeper level, if we allow it.

Where the enemy (flesh) brings temporary satisfaction, The Lord (Spirit) brings lasting fulfillment.

Lets put on our Spirit shoes today, and leave the Flesh shoes to rot.

Blessings,

Sarah

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Today’s devo selection:

Empty Shoes
By: Patricia Day

In church yesterday, a little boy fidgeted in his seat. He wanted to move to another place rather than sit quietly in his seat. As minutes ticked by he gave up his efforts and resolved instead to remove his shoes. I suppose he thought if he couldn’t walk then why keep them on?

So off the shoes came and he curled up in his chair eyeing all who were around him instead. The shoes sat empty on the floor – he had no use for them if he couldn’t get down and move around. He chose to give up – which in this instance was probably a good thing; he could have been distracting as he did things his way.

Jesus longs for us to follow Him in all His ways. He asks us to walk in His shoes! He wants us to walk His way because it will lead us to a better place and yet, so many of us choose not to. We want to walk on our own chosen path in life, whether it is comfortable or not! We won’t persevere in doing things His way because we feel it would be too hard for us. We prefer to remain in our unfulfilling lives, in other words we give up!

The shoes that Jesus gives us are always a good fit, the trouble is we won’t know it unless we try them on and walk in them. Just as the little lad discarded his shoes because he no longer felt a need for them, we do the same to Jesus as we decide to go it alone and do things our way.

Proverbs 10:9 He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known. (NKJV)

Prayer: Abba, we don’t want to remain empty and unused. We want our lives to be meaningful and worthwhile. We choose to follow You and we choose Jesus to lead us to the path designated for us alone. In His mighty Name, Amen!

Frigid, stinging like frostbite

Tearing ones spirit

Battered, bleeding and broken

Things will never be the same

~

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco~~

It is safe for you to be powerful and use your power in loving ways that help to make the world a better place for yourself and others. As you learn to use and trust your personal power, it brings great blessings to others and it also gives them the courage to explore their own light and power. This is a time of new beginnings and it brings with it great success and helps to create a new era for humankind. For some of you it will feel like going back to school and yet others will finally feel the freedom and expansion they have longed for as finally the timing is right.

Keep the faith and know that there is always more going on that meets the eyes and that is why trusting your intuition and heart are such important skills to master. This is natural for the Lightworker as they have been expanding their light while others were barely flickering. Have confidence in yourself and your spiritual work and journey as they are leading you where you wish to go and you are always on the right path for you at that time. As you expand and grow the path before looks better and brighter.

Lightworkers often have a deep sensitivity and it is sometimes a challenge to master this gift, however as you do, it helps to open your heart to greater love for yourself and humanity. Releasing any stored up anger, regrets or unforgiveness that is stored in your heart or mind as these can block you from experiencing life the way it was meant to be. You have great inner strength to help guide you and you are not alone, ever. Forgiveness and compassion is also a gift you give yourself. It can lead to healing in undreamed of ways as well as help you to see everyone’s point of view with compassion and understanding which then helps you to see situations and life from an entirely new perspective.

Humor is vital to the human experience and you are encouraged to see the humor in every situation as well as taking more of a playful approach to life. This helps to lighten everyone’s mood as well as others as laughter is contagious. When there seems to be a lot going on all at once and people seem confused and don’t know which way to go, this is a sign that it is time to take a time out and play, laugh and love as you did when you were a child. This also helps to clear away cobwebs within so new thoughts, ideas, and inspirations can be more easily dropped into your consciousness to help you along the way.

It is time to take your power. To stand tall and stand proud for all that you have done, for all that you have been through and we applaud your courage, perseverance and tenacity that it has taken to get you this far in life. You are now standing on the precipice and are ready to cross the rainbow bridge to the 5th dimensional reality. Your experience, wisdom, knowledge and humor have helped to bring you here and as you step upon the bridge you are bringing all of those who walk behind you with you. You are ready and it is now time.

You are a lightworker and your light is needed right now like never before. Let it shine forth for all to witness and feel the great love you have to offer. Events are occurring at great speed right now and keep your focus, have patience, and know that everything is working out beautifully and according to plan. This is a successful time, even if it doesn’t always feel so. Confidently accept the opportunities that are available to you and also know that more are on the way. There is no need to worry. Take care of yourself, trust your intuition and know that you are supplied for today and all of your tomorrows as the Universe is infinite and there is enough for all!

Keep your chin up, a smile on your face and the wind at your back dear ones, as now is the time to fly. Do not descend, because others will soon become inspired by your example and this helps to raise the consciousness to another level. Things are looking up and it is always important for you to be authentic, true and beautiful self.

I am honored for this time to spend you and thank you for spreading the light, taking your power back and empowering yourselves.

We welcome and honor the path of the Lightworker, and we are with you always in loving light, Archangel Uriel.

Thank you, Mahalo, Merci, Gracias, Vielen Dank,Taka, Grazie, Спасибо,Toda, Obrigado, 谢谢, Dank, 謝謝, Chokran, Děkuji, Kiitos, Tack, Danke, ありがとう
Article Copyright ©2013 by Sharon Taphorn
All rights reserved.

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We listen daily to the ugliness of the world and sometimes it seems that this ugliness has take precedence over all that is good and beautiful.  Here in this PDF, hopefully, is a tiny respite.

Come dance with the west wind and touch on the mountain tops

Sail o’er the canyons and up to the stars

And reach for the heavens and hope for the future

And all that we “can” be, not what we are…John Denver

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Puerto Rican Beach – Artwork 13 of 200 for 2013

It’s been a hard Spring. As maybe done of you have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much in the past few months. Not only was it a touch winter in New England, but I had a bunch of personal challenges happening to me also that took up a lot of my mental energy. I’ve also been lucky enough that I’ve been getting a lot if new career consulting clients, so that’s kept me busy and away from writing.

Now that we’re finally starting to have consistent good weather here in Massachusetts, I’m starting up have the mental space to get my thoughts together. I’ve been working more at being consistent in my morning meditations and yoga practice, as well as get some reflection time in. It feels so nice to feel like I’ve got what I call “mind space” to actually be more responsive instead of reactive.

Part of that now is that I really need to take more time to be creative. I preformed at the New England Folk Festival and it brought back to me that I need to do more music playing (and practicing) as well as doing more artwork. I set a goal for myself in 2013 to produce 200 pieces of art (a doodle in my journal counts. It’s about volume here, not quality). I’m up to 17 so I’ve got to kill the critic and just start producing.

Additionally, I’ve reconnected with a great muse who I’ve known for years, but we’ve started to look at ways that we can collaborate to a deeper extent. Tara Rodden Robinson is a specialist in productivity and coaching, and has a great energy (check out her blog and website!). In talking with her, I lamented that I haven’t been writing much recently, and her response was “Ken, you’ve got too much to offer. Get writing!”

So, with that, here I am again. So, Tara, this blog post is for you!

So, what do you need to return to?

The Earth seen from Apollo 17. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The distinction between Eastern and Western viewpoints depend on whether you see the earth, and all things around you as inanimate objects that are beyond you or whether you see soul and spirit in rocks, trees, rivers or even items …

This distinction in perception shapes how we live our lives and our experience in this world.

The world around us is an extension of us, our consciousness. If you infuse this world with your very own soul and spirit, if you perceive things around you as soulful beings, then they will be. Then, you can get in touch with these “things” at a spiritual level.

You can link and move through life more quickly since “things outside of you” become an extension of you, your spirit. They start to respond to you and work together with you; they become a component of you.

For that reason seeing earth as a living thing, as “Gaia“, makes it a living being that becomes an extension of humanity with which humans can connect from the core of their soul.

This is similar to using computer systems and net modern technology. If you view your computer system simply as an item, hardware, a furniture piece, then you have no communication with it except for it occupies space on your workdesk.

However, if you begin to connect to it, then computer system innovation, web etc becomes an extension of your consciousness. Not just you can communicate with it, but also, you become “more” by connecting to it. Your thought and sensation patterns develop to integrate the existence of this new extension of you, the connection with innovation changes and makes you even more than you were previously.

If you see the earth, the nature, even the inorganic things as simply as resources, or items, then they will stay that way. They will be obstacles/hurdles in addition to devices for you, however they won’t be communicating with you.

If a growing number of individuals see Gaia as “resource” and objectify it, then Gaia will break down to being an empty layer without a spirit, an inanimate object, a shadow, and will start to die away slowly. The fate of any soulless item is the exact same: they are short-term illusions on the movie theater screen of our awareness. That is how we are killing Gaia. As we take out meaning and our spiritual connection from earth, this dimension of earth life will not be suitable to host human life in the end.

As bodies host our spirits, so has to earth be instilled with our spirit. We require Gaia to be a part of our spiritual existence, as a living spirited being, in order this earth to continue being our house. It is from this understanding that Gaia Cooking has been born from.

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The Nature of the Soul
by Owen K Waters

Your soul is your immortal inner being. It existed before time began and it will always exist, even when you merge back in your ultimate spiritual home as a conscious aspect of Infinite Being.

Out of the 12 levels or density layers of existence, we, in this physical realm, are in 3rd density. The soul is in 5th density, and Infinite Being is beyond the 12th. Your soul is your individualized spiritual presence, operating in 5th density and it maintains communication with the souls of everyone with whom you interact in daily life.

The soul world of 5th density is non-physical, our dense physical world is in 3rd density, while 4th density – the afterlife or spirit world – is quasi-physical. The term quasi-physical means that the spirit world is solid to its residents, even though they are etheric or ghost-like when compared to our dense physical structures. Spirits can, and do, bump into each other in the spirit realms because they are solid relative to each other.

Life in the spirit world is much like life in our dense physical world, except that there are certain freedoms that come with having a less dense body. The ability to levitate is one such freedom and, better still, spirits can project themselves almost instantly to another location and suddenly appear there. It just takes mental focus and – whoosh – they appear at the target location.

You don’t see people wearing spectacles in the spirit world because their sense of sight works as a direct perception rather than through their eyes in the way that we use our eyes. They can focus telescopically on distant objects to make them appear near, and they can focus microscopically on a nearby object, right down to its atomic structure. Their sense of hearing, too, can be focused to pick up sounds at great distances.

When we in the physical world are able to replicate the principles behind ‘astral projection‘, we, too, will have instant transportation to other locations. Then, it’ll be bye-bye to cars, trucks, trains, planes and rocket ships.

5th density is the start of non-physical existence, so your soul is a non-physical sphere of consciousness. It has the freedom to relocate both in time and space but it spends most of its time catering to the needs of its physical, incarnate self.

In 5th density, when one soul meets another they recognize each other, not from any physical appearance, but from their unique signature vibration. Each soul emits a unique signature tone which is a form of mental energy that is perceived as a subtle sound.

Your soul is the recorder and cataloger of all of your experiences as you add your contribution to the vast array of human experience on earth. A major portion of your soul consciousness lives right here in 3rd density with you, tending to your every spiritual need. As your inner self, your soul knows you better than anyone else in the world does, and it’s available for consultation 24/7. The limiting factor is how much your physical mind will allow and accept intuitive, soul-originated thoughts.

In order to live a life inspired by intuitive, inner wisdom you need only make a decision to do just that. Open up your awareness to the whisperings of your intuitive nature. Practice following your innermost hunches. Make a note of them so that you can look back later and see how accurate they have become.

Most of all, don’t be deterred if your hunches seem inaccurate during your early attempts. It happens that way to most people. Just keep practicing and very soon your hunches will start turning into a resource so valuable that you’ll wonder what you did without it.

English: Jesus Christ, polychromed and gilded woodcarved relief by Martin Vinazer (* 1674 in St. Ulrich in Gröden; † 1744) signed MVF (MV Fecit) Deutsch: Gefasstes Holzrelief des Martin Vinatzer gezeichnet MVF (MV Fecit) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Devotional thought of the day:

⁷  And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. ⁸  In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. ⁹  Put into practice what you learned and received from me, both from my words and from my actions. And the God who gives us peace will be with you.   Philippians 4:7-9 (TEV) 

“When a layman sets himself up as an arbiter of morals, he frequently errs; laymen can be only disciples.”  (1)

A disclaimer to start with: I have been having to deal with, preparing to deal with, and contemplating taking on a few things that are injust, unfair, and is in one situation – evil.   Why I do this, I don’t know – and it frustrates the heck out of me.

When I read the words of St Josemaria Escriva, quoted above this morning, my reaction was twofold.

The first was that I thought the word pastor/priest should be added to the word laymen.   As I think through that one, I realize that we as individuals do not, but in our role as ordained, as we stand in Christ’s place – by his command and forgive and retain sins, we do have that role.   We even have the role to confront people who have sinned against us.  (see Luther’s Large Catechism – the section on the Ten Commandments – The 8th Commandment for a great discussion of this)

But we cannot set ourselves up as the arbiter, as the judge, jury and executioner.  Not our role.

The other reaction I had, is – this statement flies in the face of 60% plus of what I see on FB.  From people commenting on selected photos of presidents and their umbrellas, to comments about how evil that person is, or this one, or how unjust this situation and that is, we vent our frustrations on the internet.  We like having that illusion of power, and an illusion is all that it is.   We feel like we can strike back, that we aren’t powerless, that we have a voice, that we somehow fulfilled a religious obligation.  And we are just spinning our wheels, and our souls.  There is a time to effectively work to overcome evil – in a way that is personal and caring and effective.

We haven’t been doing what’s good and beneficial.  In fact, when we set ourselves up as judge and jury, as we spend our time digging up the mud on this person or that, as we fight for our “rights”, we effectively say “no” to the peace of God.  We take the matter into our hands –  and with the illusion of power, allow things to take our minds off of what St. Paul suggests we should be doing,

Focusing on Christ, and His work.  Looking at the things which will bring Christ into the picture, His mercy, His love, His gospel.

Whether it makes things fair or not.  After all – Christ didn’t combat evil – talking about what was fair and moral.  He overcame it – by loving us enough to suffer the evil – to show us that love.

As we deal with Mondays, and a complicated week – and we want to strike out because its not fair, let us instead remember we are nailed to the cross of Christ – that we’ve died and risen with Him.

Therefore – we are home – and at peace.

Escriva, Josemaria (2010-11-02). The Way (Kindle Locations 310-311). Scepter Publishers. Kindle Edition.

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Stop. Ajunge cu regretul, cu rusinea, cu furia. Nu ai niciun motiv sa iti fie rusine ca ai iubit. Iubirea e un lucru mare. Priveste cu rationalitate. Ai fost capabil sa porti in suflet o dragoste pura fata de cineva, un sentiment sincer pe care numai un suflet mare il poate simti.

Accepta-ti trecutul, nu regreta ce ai simtit si lasa fericirea sa continue in viata ta. Ai atatea de oferit, atata dragoste, atat bine. De ce te opresti doar pentru ca au existat persoane care nu au putut sa se implice la randul lor? Continua-ti viata, fericirea, iubirea! Atat fata de tine cat si fata de urmatoarele suflete pe care le vei cunoaste.

Viata ne testeaza in mod continuu. Asa ca: iti arunci iubirea doar pentru ca suferi din cauza unei persoane din trecutul tau? Iti abandonezi propria viata din cauza cuiva? Tine minte: este vorba despre tine, este viata ta. Iar in partida aceasta, tu ai fost cel care a castigat jocul vietii:  ai iubit.

Nu iti abandona sufletul. Urca urmatoarea scara. Accepta cu stoicism si determinare jocurile vietii. Iubeste din nou. Fii fericit! Iubeste-te pe tine insati. Ai curaj sa faci asta? Ii arati vietii cine esti tu cu adevarat? Ridica-ti capul. Ce vezi? Un om puternic, plin de iubire, care a descoperit in sfarsit de ce este capabil, ce suflet are, ce valoare are si ce merita in viata sa. Meriti sa fii fericit, meriti sa iubesti. Ti-ai cunoscut sufletul, ai vazut ce putere ai in aceasta viata. Ai evoluat. Acum te afli pe o treapta mai inalta; o treapta pe care se afla si alte persoane cu aceeasi capacitatea ca a ta de a iubi, persoane la acelasi nivel cu al tau. Vei invata in continuare, cunoasterea nu are limite.

Ador provocarile, ador sa vad ce urmeaza, astept cu nerabdare urmatoarele teste ale vietii. Haideti sa avem curaj impreuna.

Toate aceste provocari ne sunt adresate pentru a ne transforma incet, incet, in sufletele pure care suntem cu adevarat, capabile de iubire indiferent de situatie si capabile de acceptare a faptului ca am evoluat. Pentru ca stii si tu, chiar daca poate nu vrei sa accepti asta: dupa teste, provocari si drumuri in lucru, ajungem la destinatie: fericire si iubire adevarata.

Congratulations to Holly, who was the winner of the pre-screening tickets to see Ephraim’s Rescue. Yay, Holly!

And I have a question. Actually two. I’m working on a class for youth about recognizing the Spirit.

1. I’m compiling a list of the many ways that the Spirit speaks to us. For me it’s most often through a feeling of reassurance/certainty about something I’m learning and also promptings (which I like to refer to as an idea with teeth that kind of presses on your mind). Can you help me round out the list by adding some of the ways that you have received revelation in your life? I want to show that there are many, many ways that our Heavenly Father communicates with us, and it’s not the same for all people or even for the same person all the time.

2. How have you taught your children or youth to recognize the Spirit? I need a variety of ideas/thoughts/resources since there is such a variety in the ways God speaks to us through the Holy Ghost.

then your usual human

my heart breaks far to easily 

and the pain never really goes away

I’ve tried a lot 

not to feel this way

but it wont leave me 

this pain will not go away

and each time my heart breaks 

I am brought closer to the spirit world 

or the angels above 

wicked thoughts 

threaten my mind 

and attack my pure heart 

I’m convinced by words 

that other people care 

only to find my heart 

on the floor

I trust to easily 

and I don’t trust enough

I’m convinced that they will stay 

by hearing the words they say 

only to find myself alone at the bay 

I feel as if 

the people with the 

kindest souls 

and purest of hearts 

feels the worst of everything 

and cry’s the most tears 

I’m done feeling 

used and useless 

unloved and ashamed

by those who were to selfish

to care in the first place

so please

by all means

bring the realist

of them back

 it’s time now

and you know as well as I

that this man was never meant to leave me

in the first place

so wither

he chooses

to be my friend

or a lover

he owes me one last kiss

dearest mother nature

he did hear my call

he stayed up all night

just as I did

only not curled up

in a ball

with the ocean running down

his cheeks

he remembers me quite well

and doesn’t want to live without me

he doesn’t want to demolish what we’ve got

let him speak up

and show me

he cares

these kinds of things

are lucky enough

to last

a long time

stop him

from wasting

our time

When we married, his children were 16 and 14.  Mine were 8 and 4.  It took a lot of love and patience on everyone’s part to get through the struggles and the joys.  Milestones such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, births of grandchildren and their birthdays and graduations and now weddings have come and gone but through it all our love for each other and our faith in a loving God has sustained us.

One of those most challenging areas for my husband at first was dealing with an intuitive who has crazy dreams.  At first, he has polite and empathic but skeptical.  Than as more things came to be, he started to believe more in my dreams.  He also learned to trust and believe my intuition.  When I said we needed to something a certain way or in a certain timeframe, he began to trust my judgment.  Soon we were on the same page, an old married couple you might say, at an early point in our marriage.  I loved him more each day.

As the years have fallen by the wayside, the most exciting thing for me is watching him develop his own intuition.  When he gets that little nudge in his ear to do something like take the car to work instead of riding the bus or bring home his computer so he can work at home the next day, he listens.  Nine out of ten times it becomes apparent why he needs to take the action.

We all have the gift of intuition.  Some of us are just more tuned in than others.  We can learn to be better at it.  It is a matter of being observant, listening to your heart, mind and body and acting upon what you hear.  I am so blessed to have met my husband and have had a great ride thus far.  He is retiring October 1st and we are ready for the next part of our journey together.  Happy Anniversary Jerry.  I love you.

Hi ladies! We have another word from our Lord and Saviour. Continuing with the story of Esther, who has finally made it to the King. Immediately she obtains the favor of the King and now she has been made Queen. And the royal crown is placed upon her head.

A crown represents a reward of victory or mark of honor. Isn’t it good news to know that all of our struggles are not in vain, but the King has a reward for us. Why? Because the victory is already won. Jesus Christ paid it all! He was the ultimate victor for, “¹⁵ And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” Colossians 2:15

Now when we receive Jesus Christ in our hearts we have a right to the crown for,

¹² Buried with him(Christ) in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.¹³ And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him(Christ), having forgiven you all trespasses;¹⁴ Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his(Christ) cross;” Colossians 2:12-14

We are freed from all past hurt, harm, shame, disgrace, and sins! Let no man beguile you, let no man hold you to your past, let no man block your future. That includes you! Get out of your own way. There is only one accuser, and his time is running out.

^“10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” Revelations 12:10

Despite the accusations of what you used to do, what you used to say, and who you used to be, God still has a reward for you. He forgets our past, and his spirit helps us to forget our past too.

^“4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded(confused); for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.⁵ For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.⁶ For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.⁷ For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.” Isaiah 54:4-7

It may have seemed that when you were going through, that God was not around. you may have even questioned if God even existed. But beloved I want you to know that God never wastes an experience. Esther was a young lady forsaken as a youth. Her parents died when she was a child. If that wasn’t enough, her people were taken into captivity. So this is a women that was once abandoned, rejected, neglected, heart-broken, and bound by circumstances that she had no control over. But God! She had enough fortitude to answer the call of the King. She could have said “I’m not worthy to go before the King, I am adopted, I have no parents, I am in captivity, etc.” But instead she chose not to stand in her own way, but she choose to answer his beckoning call. Once we make up in our mind to move forward with God, that’s it! “¹⁰ And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” Colossians 2:10 The hard work is over! For he says of himself….

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;² To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;³ To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty(crown) for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah 61:1-3

Glory to God! A crown is also something that imparts splendor, honor, or finish. The crown is God’s glory being revealed in our lives. His glory will be so prevalent, that it will literally fall upon everybody we are in contact with. Like trees that bear good fruit, anyone that comes in contact with the tree can eat of it’s fruits and reap the benefits that the fruit has to offer. So are ye in Christ. Hallelujah!!!

Notice, after the crowning, the King gave a great feast for all the officials and the servants. The feast was to openly honor Esther, so again everyone around you will witness his glory upon your life. When we are in order, we have an opportunity to usher others into his presence. Praise God! One hebrew translation of the word feast is an appointment. Once we get in order, he sets an appointment with everybody around us! That’s our children, husbands, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, etc. EVERYBODY CAN BE SAVED!!

“¹⁴ For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.” 1 Corinthians 7:14 and “³¹ And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Acts 16:31

Ladies, do you want your children to be holy? Do you want your household saved? We have to get it together!

Not only did the King give a feast in honor of Esther, but he also gave gifts to the whole land according to his state. We serve a big, big God! He owns everything! So imagine the gifts given according to his state! It’s unbelievable!

^“5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus…..¹⁹ But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4

God gives us grace to endure all things. “⁸ And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency^[e] in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. ” II Corinthians 9:8

So let’s hear the conclusion of the whole matter…..

“⁸ Better is the end of a thing than its beginning,” Ecclesiastes 7

Be blessed!!!!

His eyes look dull, to the future he wants. His wants are what his mind asks of him. A bleak mind defined by the outside. He craves and he craves; luxuries of the man with power. But this man; he is a slave. No power whatsoever.  He looks on, he craves and he prays,  but is blind! A bleak end to the burnt souls. Always looking ahead is what he’s been told. But walking dead throughout it all. No life when the mind is all there is? He’s defined by signal from his ears, his thoughts are not his. His heart is masked, he pretends, and always looks to try and find himself , he never succeeds, he never looks within.

Until this man… he finds his love. He finds his hope, inside his heart. He walks along his path with love. The direction has changed, and he doesn’t look ahead to what could have been, he has no regret. No desire of power, as love is true strength. His life in this world is lived  to the full! His mind thinks, there may be no joyous road ahead, but he understands this life is his! And he finds his true love inside, he finds his true love along his path! So he lives his life and he loves! He lives his gift as the present is all there ever is. His life is wonderful, because he’s found what he truly is. His found his truth, he lives, and he changes the world.

To find you, and to be on you true path, you only need to know that your not just a thought. There ‘something’ inside of you! Some call it the soul, some say it’s your heart; but the true you is that stillness, that instinct, it guides you on the true path! That stillness is in nature, that instinct is in the heart. It cannot be thought, and is not a belief, it had no distance, and it’s timeless. It cannot be defined by words, and it cannot be imagined by thought.  Do what you love, and you’ll be on your true path.

Kirsty x