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Self-righteousness Vs. Spirituality

by Rev. Jimmie Warren

How many times have you heard some Christian preacher say that everyone in his church is good except for a few who are bad, and all of them are going to burn in hell?

How many times have you heard preachers tell you that if you don't change your life and be like them (judgmental,) that you are on your way to hell? They tell you that if you don't quit smoking, then you are going to hell. They tell you that you must quit cursing, or drinking, or stop listening to that satanic music you like, or you are going to hell!

Then they tell you that if you don't come to their church, you will be in the hands of Satan. What a bunch of garbage.

These ministers are just like the pharisees of Jesus' time. They are always judging others and not doing the right things that they are preaching for you to do. These guys are so full of it that their eyes should be brown; you know what I mean!

They must not read their Bibles about "FORGIVENESS." God is THE God of forgiveness. (Jeremiah 31:34) says: "And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."

God also expects us to forgive others. ( Ephesians 4:32 says:) "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Read scriptures like these

"Thou shall not judge" "As you judge ,so shall you be judged" "Judge not less you be judged"

(Matthew 7:1 ) ( Matthew 7:2 ) ( Luke 6:37)

My dear friends, read about the spirit of the law and how Jesus himself preached nothing about condemning anyone, but He preached repentance and to be forgiven of all your sins.

GOD HATES self- righteousness. GOD also hates VANITIES

(Deuteronomy 32:21,) and GOD absolutely hates hypocrites. (Matthew 23:14, Luke 11:44)

These are the things that Our GOD loves so much--- Humbleness, meekness, kindness, and most of all, LOVE, for HE is Love! I John 4:8 says: " He that loveth not knoweth not God: for God is love." Jesus told his disciples, above all, that love covers a multitude of sins.

Paul states in (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) that you can keep every law and every holy day and give all your money for show, but if you don't have love then it is all in vain.You can go to church seven days a week and give away everything you own; you can even read your Bible for the umpteenth time, but if you don't have love for all peoples, then you are doing all of it for nothing.

You can say long prayers and wish everyone well, and you are still not going to be SAVED! Yes doing all these types of things still doesn't cut it with God. He wants you to do all these things simply because you like doing them. God wants to know that in your heart you do really love others; that's what it is all about my fellow Christians.

I understand now, when we read in the Bible, that in the end time Jesus will say, "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."(Matthew 7:21-23) (Luke 13:27, Matthew 25:41- 46) See in these scripture some of the people are saying, "But Jesus, we have healed in your name,we have kept all the laws, we have fasted and prayed day and night, we have cared for the homeless and taught about clean and unclean meats and other health laws, we taught about new moons and holy days and Sabbaths."

But Jesus still turns them away. WHY? Because they did it all for show; they did it to be big men among others for show! Some big ministers still today go around the country with big tents and rent big auditoriums for show and fame---Vanity. May God have mercy on their souls for they will be judged on what they are doing to hurt the little ones in Christ.

I talk to young people every day about religion, and most all of them are turned off to most churches and their preaching. They have seen the guys with their big limos and those TV MINISTERS that have fallen from grace on TV. They have had it with all the false doctrines of today's religions, like ever burning hell , or becoming an angel sitting on a cloud plunking on a harp.

This stuff is not even in your Holy Bible. Look for it yourselves, it's not there.

You see, when we sit around and worry about what others think of us or what they think we are doing , then we are not pleasing God. God wants us all to be happy and do what is right because we love doing what's right. Ask yourself, are you more afraid of what some minister or church might say about you or how they might judge you? Worry more about what God thinks of you, you will be a lot better off.

Beloved,in this life we can't do enough good to ever make up for all the wrongs we do. Right now you are thinking, if that's the case then I might as well quit trying because I'm not ever going to make it to the kingdom of God.

Let me tell you brethren that that kind of attitude is exactly what Satan wants you to think. Remember we are not, repeat, not fighting a physical battle here on this world.

( Ephesians 6:12 says), "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,against spiritual wickedness in high places."

We are fighting a spiritual battle and angels are fighting our battles with us to help us make it into God's kingdom.

It is all about being in His kingdom, where we are heirs and sons to Him and brothers to the Lord Jesus Christ. This is what Satan hates the most, that we humans are going to be with God the Father forever!

If we repent and will turn from our old worldly ways, then we will be the sons of God and live forever in His kingdom. Amen! We become His true children and are saved from the grasp of death and Satan the devil.

If you are in a church (doesn't matter the name on the building,) pray always for help because God's true church is spiritual. This church (you and me) is the one and only church which even the gates of hell can't touch. (Matthew 16:18)

This is God's real church through Jesus of Nazareth. Yes beloved, Jesus is the rock which the church was built on,

(we are this spiritual church) worshipped in and by the Holy Spirit.

Do you have this spirit in you? If not, NOW WOULD BE the time to repent and to ask Jesus Christ into your life.

Some church leaders really think that they can contain God Almighty in their own little religion and buildings. What a laugh this must be to God! It is so sad to think this way, to be so narrow minded. These kinds of churches who teach that they are the ONLY TRUE CHURCH are so little-minded that they can't see the real freedom of Christ.

Well brothers and sisters, I have been in some of these special churches, and the only differences was SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS, judging and finger pointing. They have too much back biting and law keeping,

with no GRACE--- death teaching attitudes, that they cannot see the truth!!

JESUS CAME TO FORGIVE MAN (YOU AND ME) OF ALL OUR SINS!!!!!

He bought you and me with his blood, to be saved and to be with Him and Our Heavenly Father.

After you have repented (changed your old ways)and become baptized in water, you will receive the Holy Spirit; then you are saved from Satan and Death. This is the greatest gift you or Iwill ever receive from our all loving Father in Heaven. Amen!

Yes,JESUS' BLOOD covers all our sins; then we become spiritual brothers to Jesus and can come personally in front of the Father in Heaven.

It is all about the spirit of the law.It is about the spiritual church of God. It is all about the spiritual caring that Jesus has for you and me. Some of you ministers out there are preaching nothing but condemnation. You should come down off your high horses and repent yourselves. Try to Preach more about what Jesus himself preached, FORGIVENESS and LOVING.

I HOPE YOU CAN SEE THAT I AM TRYING TO TEACH WHAT MY SAVIOR JESUS PREACHED.

Which one of you who has not sinned cast the first stone. You will have to forgive me as to being so bold as to preach the real Jesus and the real church of GOD!

IT'S ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF THE LAW more than making sure a man is trying to keep a law, the law that will lead to death. It's about really caring for others and going out of your way to help them make it. Not to condemn them and discourage them or make them fall. That's Satan's job,and he is doing really well at it, don't you think?.

Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 22:36-40. A Pharisee, who was a lawyer, asked him, "Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul,and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."

By the spirit of our God I say, don't condemn anyone or anything anymore.Instead, love all and forgive all as your Father has forgiven you. If we do this, then we shall hear these wonderful words, "Well done my good and faithful servant, enter into MY kingdom."

In Jesus mighty name," Amen and Amen.

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Do You Have Enemies?

I suppose we all feel at times we have a few. In our sophisticated

and proper society, this concept of someone being your enemy may

seem extreme, but if you would allow me to use this broad term to

deal with a few realities we all face.

Act One

The character I will base this on is one outstanding Bible

Characters, and my personal favorite in fact. David lived his life

with a series of circumstances that positioned him in a place where

he had foes and enemies, those that did not wish him well and in

fact worked to do him harm either proactively or by their actions

placed him at a disadvantage.

Enemy

Opponent

Rival

Foe

We find that his circumstance of birth played against him, for he

said "I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive

me." He shows us a deep secret of shame, for he finds that this

fact has conspired against him. Often we may feel like there are

things that have followed us from childhood. Attitudes, ideas,

family traits that have haunted our path like dark shadows in the

forest, conspiring for our downfall.

We follow this to see that this mindset was reflected in how David

was treated and perceived by his family. His family, his father in

fact shows this contempt held for the young boy when he is asked

about his sons, he only remembers David when pressed. We see this

played out again when David goes to bring his brothers a little

bread from home; his brother despises him and chides him for his

presence on a day that would define him.

This day when David faced the famous Giant, we see that David

overcame the fear that had bowed down a nation, the scorn of his own

brothers and the timid ness of the King. He walked out that day

with the only things he had proven in his young life. A memory of

past victories and few stones he knew he could throw and an Intimate

knowledge of a God that would not let him down.

Here in the First act of David's life, we see that in spite of the

circumstances around his birth and his own family's opinion of him,

he stood on top of the dead giant with his head hanging from one

hand while the sword thrust toward the sky and a battle cry erupted

from his lips. I can see as this played out, the formerly fearful

band of beleaguered soldiers solidifies into a force that overcomes

the enemy with an unstopped momentum, till the song of victory rings

through the valleys of Judea.

Act Two - Victory, the beginning of personal hardship.

No sooner has David climbed off the chest of the defeated, and the

enemies of David begin to form. His Leader, his beloved King goes

from curious to crazy. In just a few moments he finds his harp that

opened the door into the kings court no longer soothes the evil

spirit, and the King hurls his hatred-powered javelin toward young

David.

Imagine how the young man felt. Everything was supposed to change,

but on the other side of an amazing victory a greater force begins

to mount against him.

His first enemy was the enemy of being ignored and invisible. Now

his enemy is because he is visible and someone to be reckoned with.

And someone on the rise threatens human nature. Very few, and I

mean very few men, no matter their own anointing feel threatened and

attack the younger generation who God has ordained to take the

Kingdom to the next step of his purpose. When they should be able

to rejoice together, often the young man must flee down the dusty

paths of obscurity till God must resort to other means to bring his

purpose about. I have been blessed to know a number of great men

who could see the future and attach their blessing to those who will

accomplish what they had not been able to do. It is the following

generations that fulfill the vision of previous generations. Just

as David planned the temple and paid for it's building, it was not

accomplished until Solomon came on the scene. The lesson in

David's life is how he dealt with this second phase.

When Favor with God becomes the motivation for your enemies. How

we respond here is so important. If David were like many of us, he

would have told Samuel, God and Saul, "Bless God I am supposed to be

King, so either your going to move aside, or I will push you aside."

The many examples of this faulty foolishness are repeated over and

over. David took the low road. He ran and hid and did everything

in his power to just survive without killing his enemy, who was on

the same side as he was. It is difficult to deal with your enemy

when he wears the same color uniform and salutes the same flag and

has been appointed by the same God, but he has the power and all you

have is a promise. If you ever have a Saul after you, run and hide

and don't fight against him. David would not touch his leader,

even when he was wrong. Even when the Bible says that God had

rejected him. Even when his error was hurting Israel, David let God

take care of it.

You can tell who is in the wrong by who is attacking the other.

Find who is humbly taking the low road and pray for them to

continue, because God will fight for the humble and fight against

the proud. The bad guy always loses, the good guy always wins. The

good guy don't wear a white hat but walks the low road.

We know, the day came and King Saul and Prince Jonathan died. In

one day, David lost his worst enemy and his best friend. I think

we see what happens to us in these terrible situations, because

enemies never die alone, they always die with something and someone

we love. David rent his garments and all of Israel mourned the

death of Saul. No matter the situations around Saul, he still was a

called and anointed man of God.

The next enemy comes from an unexpected source. Imagine with me,

David is King and rules in Jerusalem. He dwells in a nice palace

and everything is right. He is finally brining in the Ark of God

into its proper place. David's great victory. All of Israel is

Celebrating and finally David sends them all home with a loaf of

bread a side of meat and a flagon of wine. God is blessing. He

walks into his house and what happens? His wife meets him and

scorns his attempt at worship. But watch what David does, he tells

her, "You can scorn me, but I am still going to continue to worship

God." There are times that many will face a time when their spouse

or children will scorn their efforts. Don't let it steal your

devotion.

Act Three - Mid Life Crisis - What to do when you have won and

succeeded?

One of the last enemies David faces is Himself. After struggling

against all of these external forces, he is almost defeated by his

own actions. Temptation comes, sin is committed and finally he

holds a dead baby in his arms. What do you do when your failure

has hurt others? What do you do when your failure has reached

beyond and afflicted beyond and you see your error for all its

ugliness? This is by far the hardest enemy to overcome. To

overcome failure is the true test of us all. For then we see, that

we need a saviour as much as anyone else. This is a humbling fact

that will save you if you will recognize it.

However David continues to show us how to deal with our enemies. He

repents, he weeps, and he gets up washes his face and moves forward

in his walk with God. Many people face many enemies, but have the

hardest time forgiving themselves when they have fallen. Follow the

example of David. Repent. Repent Deeply and completely. Be broken

and humbly honest with God and those around you. Wash your face and

move forward in the Life of purpose that God has for you.

Act Three - The Trial of the Aged - What to do when your at odds

with the pride of youth.

In this mans life we see finally that his own son, one who favored

him the most, begins to plot David's destruction. Rather than

divide the kingdom over this, he again takes the low road and leaves

his enemy behind. And we see again, God deals with Absalom when the

prideful locks of Absalom become his undoing. I would say, this

always the undoing of the prideful generation who thinks they will

get rid of the old man and his old fogy ways, the unshorn locks of

their own pride becomes their untimely demise.

How did David survive in the face of all of these enemies? I think

it boils down to one thing. If you will keep your heart right with

God, God will take care of you and your enemies. No matter how

plentiful and powerful they may be, if you will simply understand

the time tested principle I am going to close with, you can stand in

faith, run in hope and even hide yourself from your enemies when

they seek to destroy you with their words and devious plans.

So you have enemies?

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can

be against us?"

You can overcome them for one Reason, God's purposes for your life

are more powerful than the plans your enemies thrust on you.

The Bad Guy always loses, and the good guys always win,

Scott Phillips

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Spirituality

Dr. of Spirituality Essay: What I have learned in this course. (Looking for the truth in the spiritual world) My father once said to me: Son, always remember that learning never ends - regardless of age. Now I am 54 and I have to admit that my father was right. We live in a cruel world, lies at every corner and most of them blend-in perfectly with what we like to hear and how we like to look at things. For 2,000 years we are being told that there is only one savior `Jesus Christ`. Wars are being fought because we need to defend our countries. Religious wars are being fought because we all have different Gods, given or assigned to us by our churches who like to domain us just like the politicians of governments for their wars. Who can you actually trust ? We are all the same humans, brothers and sisters indeed. And there is only one God in Heaven and this God`s name we do not need to know and neither do we need to kill each other in His name. We are the ones who have given this God different names, beside the other Gods who visited Earth, self-proclaimed Gods, God's made by humans, Holy messengers and Prophets. Who is the real God? There can be only one real God in Heaven and that is the almighty God and His name is God (in English) and in another language you might call him differently. How much do we know about Jesus Christ (New testament) and (Old testament) Joseph in fact? What about all the other Gods (whose names I will not mention now), are they fake Gods or fake Sons of Gods? Certainly not ! What about the great (Genesis) flood / And, what about the Epic of Gilgamesh (around 2,600 BC) ? What about Moses (Sargon), and all the other `moses-like-human prophets before; in Babylon it was Nemo (10 tablets) in India it was Manou (10 tablets) in Crete it was Minos (10 tablets) in Egypt it was Mises (10 tablets) ... and have you ever sought about the ending in our prayers: AMEN ? Where does it come from and what does it actually mean ? Are we worshipping Amen-Ra / Sun-God ? Are we really knowing the truth about Earth and Humans and their Gods, or are we just living in a great Disney Land ? Is everything just developed for political reasons so that religion can be used for slavery ? Religion is a myth indeed, it is not debatable nor questionable, it is divine authority. At young age I quit religion and I found it again through the ULC, especially the Spiritual course they offered. In the end that is all I had left, a broken-view regarding religion and belief. All there was left in me was the Spiritual belief. It is rather difficult to build-up that belief without some help of an spiritual advisor. Then the praying, we all pray for so much, but then is it right to pray that much ? And what kind of prayer is correct ? To whom should we pray ? Beside weddings I do counseling of all kinds and children support, visit hospitals and prisons were I meet all kind of different nationals and human characters. I do not use the cross, of course when I am forced to use it then inside my heart I think of Jesus Christ but still fighting with my inner-self then. I rather wear a pair of praying hands instead of a cross. Spiritual belief in the (Nameless) Almighty God is my belief and I consider myself an International Christian who welcomes all Gods and all other Religions for the purpose of uniting all humans together again. The Free-Will being given of being able to choose an religion (Universal religious belief) and practicing it as granted to me by the ULC means a lot to me and the most-high in heaven will certainly agree to that. Arguing about religion is a waste of time, since all religious books are either partially incorrect, misinterpreted and anyway are not fully proven to be correct. Better be spiritual and study about Astronomy, Astrology and Archeology and really help-out others and then you will be on the right track. Most of the people say they are spiritual, because they do not know anything about religion, neither won`t have anything to do with it for personal or other reasons. The question is just `Do They Understand Spirituality` ? Maybe 90% does not. Rev. Dr. Loretta Siani has been a helping hand to me with her lessons, Spiritual prayers and the deeper meaning of it. Of course not everything is according my spiritual belief, what she has taught me, but she awakened inside me the deeper free-spiritual thinking and in the end that is all I hoped to happen. Reading, learning, processing and sorting-out with a clear and free-thinking and feeling mind is important in order to evolve to the next spiritual step (per aspera ad astra). No human is perfect, no book is correct but we can correct our current dependent mind (s) and thinking as long as we keep ourselves open and uninfluenced to choose a new or different way of thinking according our heart and independent open mind. Whatever we read or study does not mean that we have to accept everything what is written or being said, but without studying and freely considering a learning process is not possible. Spirituality is something you can not touch, not buy, not be given to but only slowly learn through study and life experiences and an open mind and an clean heart, otherwise the spiritual picture will not be visible and the guideline is not there. I like to thank the ULC and Dr. Siani for their kind support till now and I like to encourage my other Pastor-Reverend brothers here on Earth to keep an open mind and always consider the cost of misusing the most powerful weapon `Religion` in the name of our most high GOD. Blessed are those who spiritually support their brothers and sisters. Brother Georg - Japan *******************************   The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more.  Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button.We also offer many free wedding ceremonies for your use.   The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary.     Try our new free toolbar at: ULC Toolbar

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1. I wasn’t able to print my credential. Can I get another one?

I’m afraid that the program generates the credential at the time of ordination. To get another one, you’d need to ordain yourself again or order one from the site.

2. I don’t remember my ordination date. How can I get it?

To get your ordination date, send your request to generalcontact@ulchq.com Give them your full name and address at the time of ordination and they will give it to you.

3. I need a letter of Good Standing to do weddings. How can I get one?

You can order this from headquarters as well. Write to generalcontact@ulchq.com. Give them your full name and the address you’d like it mailed to. There is no cost for this.

4. How do I know if I need a letter of Good Standing?

Look at the Marriage Laws in the FAQ section and the training section. You can also confirm by calling the local county clerk where the wedding will take place and ask if you need to register.

5. I live in one state and I was asked to do a wedding in another. Can I do this?

Yes. You are legal to do weddings in all 50 states, as long as you’re at least 18 years old.

6. I’m getting ready to do my first wedding, what do I need?

Aside from possibly needing a letter of Good Standing, you would do well to order a book of ceremonies and certificates. (Basic Wedding Pack, for starters.) You should also read the training section (under ‘classes’) that has wedding training, as well as the wedding FAQ section.

7. I want to start doing weddings, how do I get started?

Start by ordering the Wedding Officiant Training Kit. It has all the materials you’ll need. Then get business cards and later a website. If you are not in time to get into the phone book, start by going to all the wedding facilities in your area (or calling them) and ask to be put on their Preferred Vendor list. You will get calls this way. To get started doing funerals, you’ll want to go to Funeral Homes and do the same thing.

8. How do I know what to charge?

Call other ministers from the phone book. Look under wedding supplies and services and look for the ministers. Ask them and then determine your price from there.

9. I live in Canada. Is my ordination legal here?

In some provinces yes and some no. Get a letter of Good Standing and present it in your province to see. It varies greatly depending who you ask.

10. I want to start a group of ULC ministers in my area. How can I do this?

Ask for people to join you on the forum and look through the directory. We don’t handle the formation of the groups, but we’ll be happy to invite it on the discussion board.

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By Rachel

2005-03-30

In 2003, someone I knew was arrested before being able to marry his long-time girlfriend. They had been together for 4 years and planning a big wedding, and all of a sudden all of that was in danger. Immigration put a holder on him so he could not be released, and the jail refused to allow the couple to marry at the jail. Even though the criminal charges were dismissed, he didn't have enough money to pay the immigration bond. If they couldn't get married quickly, he was going to be deported and they would never see each other again.

My brother told me about this church and within minutes I was ordained. I went to the jail during visiting hours with his girlfriend and two witnesses and we secretly conducted the ceremony through the glass partition. We were able to get him released, the immigration case was closed, and the happy couple is still together.

That was my first wedding, but not my last. I have performed wedding ceremonies for several couples who didn't speak English and preferred a simple ceremony with someone they knew to one at the courthouse with a judge. I was also honored to be asked to perform the ceremony for our office's secretary, and wrote bilingual vows especially for it. What a blessing this ordination has been!

Rev. Rachel

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Essay by Mara Fonseca

‘Love is the Answer’

As I have meditated deeply on what captured my soul’s and heart’s interest in the twenty lessons in a Course in Metaphysics – Everyday Miracles, I recall one particular question and response that I asked and

received from Dr. Loretta Siani:

Dear Loretta:

In a weekly 'sermon' from Brother Daniel on Beliefs, he says:

“…I really don’t want to deal with you or your situation because unfortunately like many thousands of instant ministers they labor under the delusion that miracles happen…”

I found the above statement to be a quite thought-provoking quagmire, especially after reading (and enjoying I might add) your various lessons on the medium of miracles.

His comment made me reflect deeply on who I am and what my belief system is. I am the vessel of ‘change to prosperity’ through acquiring inner peace and understanding of the laws of the universe. I also believe

in the power of prayer, for it focuses me on the concept of ‘Prosperity Programming.’ (Prosperity Programming – a tem used in Shakti Gawain’s book ‘Creative Visualization’ that means having the understanding, or consciously taking the point of view, that the universe is totally abundant. Everything you need or want is here for the asking; you only need to believe that it is so, to truly desire it, and to be willing to

accept it, in order to have whatever you wish.

My question to you is thus:

Is it our belief in miracles that makes them happen, or is it our shift in perception when ‘miracles’ happen that changes our belief system?”

Dr. Siani’s response to my question was:

“It isn’t our belief in miracles that makes them happen. It’s our belief in Love and our ongoing faith that Love will prevail…”

Dr. Siani’s response not only answered my question, it also provided me with the tool for continued inner reflection, transformation, and confirmed resolution:

~ Love is the Answer.

~ When we believe in Love, anything is possible.

I have also experienced in my life that the greatest miracles occur

when there has been a change in heart. When I love unconditionally and

pray for that which will change my perception and bring more compassion,

understanding and patience into my heart, a ‘miracle’ happens.

The ‘miracle’ that occurs is that when I open up my heart and believe

that Love will prevail a true healing occurs. I no longer carry fear in

my heart, for I know that I am a vessel of ‘prosperity’. I am a child

of God. I no longer ask for circumstances to be changed in my life,

but rather to ask that my perception of my circumstances change. I look

at each challenge as a blessing in disguise, and to pray that I will

become a better person in the end. I pray for forgiveness and that

others may forgive any trespasses I have committed against them. I do not

look behind me at what has happened or before me at what has yet to

happen. I live in the moment, trusting that Love will prevail.

In summation, this to me is at the core of how miracles happen: When

we believe in Love, anything is possible. Love is the Answer. All we

need to do is BELIEVE. Ask in LOVE and thou Shall Receive in LOVE.

This has been the greatest challenge, lesson, and teaching that I have

received in this course and the course of my life. For this, I am

eternally grateful.

In closing, I would like to share a poem that expresses my essay ‘in a

nutshell’. I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do:

Essential Love

You have come here to remember love,

and as you heal,

you come to be a light that

others see and follow.

They see, reflected in you,

the light of their own forgotten self,

and in seeing this,

they too can heal and be healed.

When you join with the universe.

you see yourself in all things

and all things in yourself.

This is love in its highest form --

pure and unconditional.

It has no motive,

and it seeks nothing.

This is the Essential Love,

awaiting eternally for you to

embrace it so that

you might be embraced.

Love is the guiding light,

Love is You.

--Patricia Easton Graves

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A Course in Miracles

Essay by Mara Fonseca

‘Love is the Answer’

As I have meditated deeply on what captured my soul’s and heart’s

interest in the twenty lessons in a Course in Metaphysics – Everyday

Miracles, I recall one particular question and response that I asked and

received from Dr. Loretta Siani:

Dear Loretta:

In a weekly sermon from Brother Daniel on Beliefs, he says:

“…I really don’t want to deal with you or your situation because

unfortunately like many thousands of instant ministers they labor under the

delusion that miracles happen…”

I found the above statement to be a quite thought-provoking quagmire,

especially after reading (and enjoying I might add) your various lessons

on the medium of miracles.

His comment made me reflect deeply on who I am and what my belief

system is. I am the vessel of ‘change to prosperity’ through acquiring

inner peace and understanding of the laws of the universe. I also believe

in the power of prayer, for it focuses me on the concept of ‘Prosperity

Programming.’ (Prosperity Programming – a tem used in Shakti Gawain’s

book ‘Creative Visualization’ that means having the understanding, or

consciously taking the point of view, that the universe is totally

abundant. Everything you need or want is here for the asking; you only need

to believe that it is so, to truly desire it, and to be willing to

accept it, in order to have whatever you wish.

My question to you is thus:

Is it our belief in miracles that makes them happen, or is it our shift

in perception when ‘miracles’ happen that changes our belief system?”

Dr. Siani’s response to my question was:

“It isn’t our belief in miracles that makes them happen. It’s our

belief in Love and our ongoing faith that Love will prevail…”

Dr. Siani’s response not only answered my question, it also provided me

with the tool for continued inner reflection, transformation, and

confirmed resolution:

~ Love is the Answer.

~ When we believe in Love, anything is possible.

I have also experienced in my life that the greatest miracles occur

when there has been a change in heart. When I love unconditionally and

pray for that which will change my perception and bring more compassion,

understanding and patience into my heart, a ‘miracle’ happens.

The ‘miracle’ that occurs is that when I open up my heart and believe

that Love will prevail a true healing occurs. I no longer carry fear in

my heart, for I know that I am a vessel of ‘prosperity’. I am a child

of God. I no longer ask for circumstances to be changed in my life,

but rather to ask that my perception of my circumstances change. I look

at each challenge as a blessing in disguise, and to pray that I will

become a better person in the end. I pray for forgiveness and that

others may forgive any trespasses I have committed against them. I do not

look behind me at what has happened or before me at what has yet to

happen. I live in the moment, trusting that Love will prevail.

In summation, this to me is at the core of how miracles happen: When

we believe in Love, anything is possible. Love is the Answer. All we

need to do is BELIEVE. Ask in LOVE and thou Shall Receive in LOVE.

This has been the greatest challenge, lesson, and teaching that I have

received in this course and the course of my life. For this, I am

eternally grateful.

In closing, I would like to share a poem that expresses my essay ‘in a

nutshell’. I hope that you will enjoy it as much as I do:

Essential Love

You have come here to remember love,

and as you heal,

you come to be a light that

others see and follow.

They see, reflected in you,

the light of their own forgotten self,

and in seeing this,

they too can heal and be healed.

When you join with the universe.

you see yourself in all things

and all things in yourself.

This is love in its highest form --

pure and unconditional.

It has no motive,

and it seeks nothing.

This is the Essential Love,

awaiting eternally for you to

embrace it so that

you might be embraced.

Love is the guiding light,

Love is You.

--Patricia Easton Graves

*******************************

 

The Universal Life Church is a comprehensive online seminary where we have classes in Christianity, Wicca, Paganism, two courses in Metaphysics and much more. 

Ordination with the Universal Life Church, is free,  and lasts for life, so use the Free Online Ordination, button.We also offer many free wedding ceremonies for your use.

 

The  ULC, run by Rev. Long, has created a chaplaincy program to help train our ministers. We also have a huge catalog of Universal Life Church materials.  I've been ordained with the Universal Life Church for many years and it's Seminary since the beginning and have loved watching the continual growth of the seminary.  
 

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