Message from the Light is a gift of love from the Light. It reminds us of the age-old truths that enable us to step into our destiny as beloved children of God. In very spiritual but practical terms, it provides a framework for the steps we need to take to meet the spiritual challenges we face as we struggle within our broken, secular world. It offers insight and encouragement as we traverse our path.
Message from the Light challenges us in a simple but profound way to open our minds and hearts and put God first. This challenge can prove to be formidable. Because of our flawed human nature, we are inclined to rely on analytical and mathematically precise reasoning to make decisions regarding our mission in life. We ponder and pose questions about life, death, and other realities; however, since our personal knowledge is narrow and imperfect, intellectual pursuit alone is insufficient. It results in doubt, a sense of incompleteness, and possibly even despair.
Most of us come to realize how limited we are in our physical world. We want to give meaning and purpose to our lives and struggle to do so. We yearn for more than personal satisfaction of our ego. We long to move past our doubts and fears. Then, at some point, we begin to seek the Light, or we turn to the darkness. In seeking the Light, we take a path toward spiritual freedom and away from the ways of the world. Each person presents unique characteristics, possibilities, and obstacles; therefore, this spiritual journey is very personal to each and every one of us. Message from the Light assists us in reaching a clearer sense of the truth of self and of all things with which we come into contact.
Message from the Light speaks to “receiving,” to the awakening of our “knowing.” This is a heightened awareness of the workings of God within the multiple layers of our existence–within our body, mind, and spirit. How do we come to this heightened consciousness? Could it be the awakening of a gene memory, buried within our evolutionary memories? Nerve cells triggering a reaction in our molecular makeup? Instinct driving our unlearned reaction and response to stimuli? Intuition providing direct knowledge without intervention of any reasoning process? Reincarnation whereby our souls survive death to be reborn with the lessons from past lives? Until we are in the presence of God, we will not know the answer to this with any degree of certainty. Yet, we all recognize that there is more to consciousness than just the workings of the brain. We each have been touched with this receiving, with this knowing, at some point. When we seek His truth, there is a growth in our spiritual intelligence. There is a continuing process of enlightenment. As Message from the Light emphasizes, follow your heart and trust God in this.
Message from the Light encourages us to take advantage of the fact that we are given loving, attentive assistance and protection by spiritual guides along our way. The concept of “guides” is a universal, spiritual theme woven throughout countless belief systems, regardless of religious affiliation or ethnic background. Different traditions and teachings embrace “guides” but describe them in terms that reflect a religious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the entity. They also may be referred to as angels, saints, nature spirits, or karmic entities. The truth regarding the nature of our guides lies with God. What is important to recognize is that these guides play a crucial role in our spiritual journey. They channel the outflow of a Divine action in our lives. This role has great meaning and significance. Message from the Light emphasizes a strengthening of our relationship with our guides. They are another of the spiritual gifts we have been given, and for which we should be grateful.
The paramount principle in Message from the Light is the necessity of a complete surrender to the Divine. This results in joy, peace, and happiness in the Light. After all, this is our inheritance as children of God.
This is very powerful. Would we expect less of a gift from God, a message from the Light?
Excerpts from the book:
“Getting in Touch with Yourself”
Before you can begin to understand who you are, you must first be in touch with your own feelings. Become aware of yourself—your goals, sensitivities, limitations, and beliefs. It is important for everyone who seeks the truth to be truthful about who they are...
“Using Your Time Wisely”
Do not be afraid to try an act of kindness. Many are afraid this will make them look weak, but I tell you, it takes more courage to show kindness than anger. Anger is easy, thoughtless, and selfish. It comes in an instant without thought or hesitation. Its purpose is to drag us down and lead us away from who we are to become.
“Your Responsibilities on Earth”
It is by helping others that we find our true purpose and ourselves. Peace, joy, and happiness all come through helping others and showing kindness toward our fellow man. The task of healing the world is massive, but it all starts with you and your willingness to show kindness and trust to those around you.
“Courage”
Have the courage to let go of all to which you cling on this earth. Be aware of much greater things that await you in the spiritual plane. Know that clinging to earthly pleasures will only hold you back from your true potential and purpose in this life. They are but a distraction. They cause us to lose focus. Their pleasures are only temporary and yet many of us spend our time worrying about them, consuming our thoughts and desires with things that will be gone in an instant one day.
“Give It All to God”
When we finally come to the realization that we cannot solve the problem by ourselves, we come to God as a last resort and say, “Well, I’ve tried everything else. I am totally exhausted with this issue. It is now in God’s hands.” How much better our lives would be if we would go to God first, ask for His help, and turn our fears and anguish over to Him. Putting God first and trusting in Him to do the right thing for us is the first step toward spiritual freedom. Without taking this step, you will continue to cling to your worldly ways, which will prevent you from knowing the pure joy of spiritual freedom.
“Surrender Your Heart”
Surrender yourself to Him Who made you. Surrender your heart, soul, body, and mind. For it is only through complete surrender that we discover our life’s purpose, and discovering our purpose will bring us hope, joy, and fulfillment.
It is not always easy to accept the spiritual path that we are meant to walk, for it will be filled with challenges beyond your imagination. The challenges must be great because the power to overcome them has to be greater and can only come from God. It is through overcoming such great obstacles that we learn the power of God in our lives and we learn how He can overcome anything which seems to us impossible to resolve.
