January 1, 2003
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith
Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled
again with the yoke of bondage.” –Galatians 5:1
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit,
and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit,
and the Spirit against the flesh: and these
are contrary to one another: so that ye
cannot do the things that ye would.
But if ye be led of the Spirit,
ye are not under the law.” –Galatians 5:16-18
Freedom, the keynote, the All in All.
Have no expectation, while much is expected of you.
This is a difficult stance, but necessary for the refinement
of the spirit within. The beings around you, beings of the Spirit,
hold you to a high standard: Humanity is the standard bearer,
after all. Uphold yourself in all circumstances. Uphold the law
of God within and the standard will hold true. Be not false in
any undertaking, not even in dream state. Indulge not the flesh,
for the flesh shall lead you astray and the path is so narrow.
Ponder this in your innermost heart.
Purge the hallowed spaces within yourself–
make space for Him and He shall fill that space entire!
He shall fill you with the pure breath of the Holy Spirit
and lead you, like a bouncing balloon, to the celebration,
the great celebration of life that awaits you in the inner Temple.
The inner gaze will lead you there. Cultivate the quiet heart;
listen to the peace which grows silently within your heart.
Take heart at the sound of your inner silence–it is respite,
it is the way of peace. He stands at your door and leads you in:
He leads you into safety and solace.
Shun outside noise and static by removing yourself from the toxic flow
of events in space and time; by turning on the switch to eternity within.
Cultivate the peace, and water the spirit with silence.
Silence must be struggled for and fought for: It is your ONLY right.
Be at peace, my fond one, and listen to My Heart.
In all times, in all circumstances, by all means,
and amidst all foes, you are with Me and in Me
so completely that I do encompass you.
Fear not losing sight of Me in the height of battle,
for I shall be at your side, fighting with you the good fight.
I AM the door which lies open to you always and everywhere.
May peace enter and take hold of your heart,
and occupy it as a fortress–a fortress of My love.
AMEN
