Priceless pearls.

 Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a dealer in search of fine and precious pearls, Who, on finding a single pearl of great price, went and sold all he had and bought it.

How important is it to us to find our true selves, find Light, find truth, spirituality, God? 

To some, perhaps not at all...but to someone who has had a little taste of such things, like a merchant, who knew his trade, upon finding the real deal, sold everything else he owned in order to purchase it!

 When you find the genuine article, you'll do what it takes to make sure it stays within your life. For in simple terms, it is good for you!

 It awakens you, nourishes, heals, cleans, guides, loves, comforts. The kingdom is not a distant place, set in heaven, far away. It is a substance. A substance of true life. It is where spirit abides and connects with us. I think, from personal experience, it is worth finding!

 

Oh how he loves us!

I once had a vision, where I was in the universe, being gently pulled along by something. Drawn magnetically, it seemed, to something in the vast universe. Soon I came to a stop, I found myself hovering, suspended in space. As I looked down at my feet, I saw darkness and space, to my left and right, stars, and darkness everywhere. Something was holding me carefully. I then saw infront of me. An enormous face!

I knew at once it was the face of God. As I looked into his huge, penetrative eyes, I saw the universe within his pupils, then I had this awareness that I was in his eyes also. This caused a strange sensation to fill my being. I felt his overwhelming love fill me, I felt like I was a part of Him, and that he contained me within his gaze. We were intimately connected. Surrounded and filled with this indescribable love, I came to the conclusion that traditions and religions have at times mis represented God. Standing face to face, I detected no hatred, anger or wrath. All I could feel was immense love. I was the apple of his eye, and he wanted me to know it! ♥ 

Oh how he loves us!

 

fallen on the potters wheel.

I was talking to God this morning and explaining how I felt. Things dont always turn out as you imagined or expected. But what I do beyond that is down to me. He gave me a picture of a potters wheel, a man making a beautiful vase, but it slipped on the wheel and wobbled out of shape, until the beauty had disappeared. It was not only a poor sight to look at, but its function and use as a vessel had also been taken away. It could not carry or hold any water or wine. As I looked at this broken lump of clay God spoke to my heart. "You are this broken lump, things have shaken you out of shape and disappointment has left you flat. But you have a choice, You can recreate another vase, or you can remain broken. Who knows, maybe the second attempt will look even greater than the first? Perhaps you will be glad that you fell flat, so that the next vase could emerge? Will you get back on the potters wheel and start again? For I can only fill empty vessels, I can not fill lumps of broken clay. ♥'
Perhaps you are facing a new start, a beginning, a new day, Do you feel afraid to start again? Trust in God. He has never forsaken you. He is always willing to meet you at your point of need.

 

Play to your own tune

Learning to play the tune of your present will enable you to move forward into the new areas of life. If you stand motionless wishing away the present difficulties, you will not learn anything. Character is built up in these times. When the winds are howling around you and your skin pricks up at the touch of it against you. You can not help to be affected by life. So rather than wish certain seasons away, embrace the wind, embrace the storm and sing loud the song that rises from within. Who is standing there with you amongst it all? Who is whispering to your heart as you quieten your heart to hear? Do not miss the gems in these times. Character is carved out here. ♥
Matthew 28:20
'Teach them to do all the things I have told you. And I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”

 

A single day in your courts

I woke early hours of this morning, unable to sleep. I began chatting to God. {As you do..} I'm always telling him things, asking questions, asking to see things, hear things from his heart. I kind of drifted between light sleep and prayer and I watched myself enter a new world-His world. Realms that exist parallel to ours, yet we need our spiritual eyes opened to see them. I walked in lush green fiels, saw the beauty of the sunrise, walked in amongst beautiful houses that had open doors because there was such peace and security, people shared everything and loved everything.
It was such a contrast to the worry full world we live in, yet I am all too aware that we can exist in this realm whilst still in our physical bodies here. I prayed that my heart would see more of His kingdom and less of mine. That His peace would reign in my heart as I spent time in His perfection. He created this earth to be like heaven, but lack of communication with God and knowledge filled our minds - both good and evil. We can get back there though. We can live at peace, have joy, enjoy fellowship with God. Here and now. My prayer is that we seek it, and change the world around us as we bring His realms into ours by simply connecting with Him and embracing his love.

"A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked." Psalm 84:10 ♥

 

Let it go, let it fly

Dont just be 'swept' along with the crowds, doing things that make no sense to you, for the sake of dogma or routine. God is an absolutely amazing, infinite, creative, overwhelmingly impressive, spiritual Being. Capable of creating, relating, loving, protecting, cleansing, He created us like Him. So why do we try to fit into boxes that all look the same? We express our affections, creativity, passions in varying forms & So we should! The core of you, the heart of you is alive, buzzing, electric, full of life and creative energy. The substance in which you were created is dying to be released and free to fly, move, create, love, embrace, protect, embrace...Just as God does. So let go. Put away all that makes no sense to you. All that holds you down, all that grips, controls and surpreses you..and look within. What is in the core of you? It wont be the same as the person next to you...so forget comparisons. What is within you? Let it go, let it fly...True freedom comes from seeing this. "When God created man, He made him in the likeness of God."

 

 

Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. You're playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Anon

 

We all contain his Light and glory.

Praying with a friend tonight and had this picture of a key hole within every man and woman's heart. At the core of each individual lay this keyhole. God had a key to every ones heart. These keyholes were designed to be unlocked, behind them lay bright white illuminating light. As the key turned in the heart lock, light began
to shine out. The divine purpose, abilities, talents, gifts, spiritual truths & desires of the inner man became to pour out. I heard the scripture, ' Those who have ears to hear, let him hear. Those who have eyes to see, let him see.' God is within everyone of us. Not one human being is created outside of the image of God. We all contain his Light and glory. The only difference between us is that some see this and allow it to be released, others are either unaware or uninterested in its discovery. Either way, light exists within every heart. Potential, fulfilment, peace, individuality, creativity, passion, purpose....it lies within you. Why don't you allow God to turn that key in your heart and be free to be yourself. The real you! The one created in Gods image. Don't be blind to the spiritual, don't close your ears. Awake! Arise! Let your light shine! Shine like stars!

 

Universe v God

The universe is often a word to describe God, The power, the substance, the vastness of this being who we can not comprehend with human minds. However it says that God even created the universe! So, even the largest example that we can compare God to is not big enough! 

'Then God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years. 15 Let these lights in the sky shine down on the earth.” And that is what happened. 16 God made two great lights—the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set these lights in the sky to light the earth, 18 to govern the day and night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.'

Think of the God who had the ability to think of and create the universe, then think of this, 'We are created in His image...' We have amazing potential! If we can just see...If we can embrace God in us and see who we have been created to look like. His breath in our lungs, His spirit in our hearts, His mind, the christ centred mind, We can start to see like God, be like God, not full of pride and arrogance, but in our original form, as we should be. Full of love and peace and wisdom and light. Is this not something we want to see? ♥

 

visions

I had an 'open vision' yesterday where my physical eyes were open, but my spiritual eyes were seeing something different. I was talking to my 6 year old daughter in the bathroom as she got ready for bed and suddenly her voice dimmed and the atmosphere changed. I felt peaceful and everything seemed soft and hazy. My senses were heightened and I could smell ' new carpets' and felt like we were in a new home. I knew God was showing me a glimpse of our future and giving me peace. It felt fun, exciting, an adventure and I wanted to embrace it whole heartedly. I read something this morning that struck me as that experience: ( found at daily love)

 

Fall back..trust

I was thinking about all the changes that are taking place in my life at the moment. Lots of unfamiliar territory approaching. Just as I was starting to entertain 'worry', I had an image in mind. It was of a group of people playing trust games. One was blindfolded, standing on a heigh ledge. A group of people stood underneath her and she had to fall backwards, trusting the people below to catch her. I knew immediately what God was asking of me. "Trust me" he said in a strong, secure voice. ♥
We may not have far seeing vision all the time, sometimes our faith is exercised in times of blindness. Forcing us to become child like. Grasping for a fathers hand, a secure grip to hold onto, foot prints to follow in the path. Trust God to guide you into safe pastures. ♥

 

 

Reflection?

A friend and I were praying the other night. As we did, I had a vision of a lake with the moon hanging in the sky above. Something struck me as very odd and quickly I realised that there was no reflection in the water of the light from the moon. As I asked God it's meaning I heard him say, that unfortunately many people who claim to be full of faith are not reflecting his image here on earth. The light of him does not shine in them. It is not reflected in their world. I felt him ask that we be genuine, raw, honest and like Him. Full of love, compassion, grace. To follow our hearts and release the potential hat He placed within us. We are all unique, possessing so many ideas, gifts, passions. So open up to the light, reflect God in all you do! '
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord--who is the Spirit--makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

 — 

 

God’s greatest work-YOU!

God’s greatest work is not the Grand Canyon or Mount Kilimanjaro—it’s us! The knitting of God brought about a creation that is unique in every way. Yet one of the hardest things for us to admit is that God’s work (us) is wonderful. We are surrounded by the commentary of a broken world that tells us that we are worthless and we have believed it. But the Psalmist reminds us to praise our Creator, for focusing upon God brings us back to the original script for our lives. ( verse of the day)

 

Dont die with your passions unused.

"Don't die with your music still inside you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul. Listen to that inner voice, and don't get to the end of your life and say, 'What if my whole life has been wrong?"

- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, best-selling author

 

Déjà vu, God is that you?

So, sometimes I get this feeling. It's a kind of like a déjà vu feeling. Like my spirit knows something but my mind can't connect to it.
It nags at me, until I pull myself away, to find a quiet space and give it room to speak. I listen, quiet my soul and allow room to hear the inner voice. Call it intuition, call it God's internal voice. We all have the ability to hear it, if we give it room.
So hear I am, quieting my self to hear. I closed my eyes and asked God to flow freely in my thoughts. I pictured a river, flowing through my core and I put up no resistance to its waters.
There it is, I instantly see a green image, two rows of tall green trees with grass running through the middle. I sense new growth, richness, life & strength. A hard, sturdy, floor on which to run.
This place represents my new home to be-London. I stand in awe of the tall trees, insignificant in their shade, yet covered by them, hidden, protected, sheltered. I feel safe, I feel fresh, like a new page in a book, no scribblings from past days.
This is new. Like the first day of spring, signs of winter are gone, new buds appearing, life starting again.
Growth.
Freedom.
I breathe it in, I allow that sensation to penetrate my heart. I want to accept this message from God and really acknowledge what he is showing me. I smile, I am thankful for the days to come, I feel he is preparing me for this new day ahead. A new season for me, my family and many adventures to come.
Thankful for the knowledge of God's existence, thankful for his comfort, his peace, his guidance. Even when I am afraid and apprehensive of the future and all that is unknown, he stoops down and whispers in my ear. 'All is well my love. All is well.'
The warmth of his smile is felt, like the warmth of the sun on my skin.

 

 

Waiting

Waiting- I don't like to wait, I prefer to know what is happening next and to just get on with it. However, over many years, I am learning the importance of waiting for God's timing on things. You see, we do not always understand the reason behind our waiting, but He does.
' If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'
At the moment, I have a big ask of God, I am in the process of waiting out for the answer and my future direction. But I am filled with peace, knowing that:
A) I am asking.
B) I am willing
C) I am trusting

There are many things in our lives that we become impatient for, We feel we need it to all fall into out laps immediately. But God is in control. If you are expectant, willing and open. It will surely come. ♥

 

live in freedom

Live in freedom. Don't be bound by worry or fear. Live in freedom. Dare to be you! Dare to follow your personal path- follow your heart and passions. Be true to yourself in all you do. You were created as an individual so be you!!

 

Misunderstood

Often you will be misunderstood for doing what is written on your heart. Accused by friends for taking a different route, saddened by those that were once so close for speaking your dreams. But don't be disheartened. You only have one life, be true to yourself. It is so much more rewarding! ♥

 

Enjoy the journey.

So often we become so focused on the finish line, that we fail to enjoy the journey. - Dieter f. Uchtdorph 

Take a moment today to appreciate everything and everyone who surrounds you. ♥

 

Do you ever wonder how vast God is?

Do you ever wonder how vast God is? does he go beyond religion? Whete Does He have a beginning or an end? Where do YOU fit in it all? How can you know him more? I wrote this tonight as I felt his voice speak.... Rebekah.

'Throw yourself backwards, see if I don't catch you.
Dare to jump off the edge of reason,
I will meet you.
Throw your cares out, watch the wind carry them away.
Explore ideas that exist outside of knowledge.
Climb over the walls, adventure beyond the constructed perimeters.
I live beyond, outside, within and all.
Try and lose me? You will fail.
Try to get lost? I will find.
You are safe, you are held, suspended in me.
Hovering in universal wonders, stars and constellations.
You were, you are, you always will be... Hidden in me.

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