Most people like me approaching retirement have been involved for several years in some sort of formal organized religion and have found it to become a bit routine and more difficult than ever to translate how God's message relates specifically to me. "Message from the Light" addresses in very short chapters everything from Patience to Hope. I found this to be the perfect inspirational daily devotional that has a message just for me. Reading a short chapter a night just before bed allows me to focus on the issues that faced me that day or I know I will be facing the next. It reassures me that God has everything in my life under control even when I feel I am the only person facing these challenges. The power in this book is that it is not Mr. Kogler's words, but God's words through him that are helping me with the daily trials and tribulations everyone faces. No question, this book will change your life!
I read this during the Easter prayer vigil at my home church sanctuary, where I could reflect on the thoughts expressed and not be distracted trying to read "words". The author obviously had a spiritual experience over a period of time and while probably writing this down for his own purposes, was inspired to share with others.
In our often hard-headed, "Just the facts, ma'am", society there seems no room for mystical Christian experience. Yet so much of the Christian faith is based on acceptance of mystery and legend. I know in my own life, crucial decisions I have made about career, where to live, how to raise my children, even the person who I married, all seemed guided by something beyond my own 'logical' thinking.....it just seemed right and perhaps what God intended for me. Maybe there were guides that helped me along the way?
If you are looking for theology or psychology, this is not the book for you. But it opened up my thinking on some key points in the practice of my faith. I heartily recommend it as a devotional or meditative tool.
Message from the Light was inspirational and a wonderful guide to improve ones spiritual journey. It teaches one the benefit of living in the now and becoming fully awake. I can’t wait to share Keith's book with family and friends.
I keep this book by my bed and read a chapter every night. It's a gentle way to put my day in perspective and help me focus on the source of all my blessings: the Lord of Light.
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