I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear, But when he, the spirit of truth comes he will guide you in all truth. John:16 12-13
As we claim 2021 as a year dedicated to purity and truth, I am so touched by these words attributed to Lord Jesus Christ. We are not used to living in truth. It is right here. Jesus says: “I have more to say to you, more than you can bear now”. Why is the truth so hard? How deep is the delusion and deception we live in and how vested are we in keeping in our comfort zone?
I can relate to the more than you can bear, all the news of children being harmed is unbearably painful to become aware of. All the deception that played out in the geopolitical scene over these past years, and wow how much we have all awoken to in the last 13 months.
As well I ponder the whys of the beings who have been rescued in the light brigade. Why were they in harm’s way, why were they destroyed? Why were the infants used in a satanic ritual, and why did they end up in purgatory/limbo? Why has the state of humanity decayed so much from the original garden of Eden intent for us?
So, we have a promise to hold to as we ask and are given answers, that a spirit a truth which is here with us now, will guide us in all truth. I believe that includes the comfort and faith we need to fortify our hearts and minds as we learn of these truths.
As well. there is another truth. Keeping your mind on the majesty and wonder of God, keep your heart aligned with the will of God, and continue to shift up. Make adjustments to your trust, and then your inner and outer responses and actions.
An example. All things are working for good for those who serve the Lord. Okay, this week we had a few pieces of information come to us that could have added to a sense of defeat or hopelessness.
- Adelia is diagnosed without us asking for it, with high functioning autism. her right brain seems to have been able to progress to 18 months-2 years of age while her left is normal 4-year-old function. She may as well be experiencing seizures and will now need a cat scan to identify this issue.
- Our home in California has endured about $50,000 of storm damage. the insurance company held us up 2 weeks and decided to reject the claim.
- I had my first matchmaker date, a nice fella, likely has money but lives in an RV and does not exhibit the stability I look for with our family.
Any of these 3 could feel like a crushing blow.
take a moment and list your last week’s dilemmas now…
But if I in faith know that all things are working for good and that I am indeed serving God in my best possible way. I can have faith instantly that these are not setbacks but steps to what is needed for the next Segway in my life.
The diagnosis is grrrrreat. I don’t want labels for my sweet girl, but this opens all the doors for therapy and help. As well when they look with the scientific tools and share with me the areas of the brain struggling you know I can help! God may have seen the level of how much I am just holding my nose above water these days, not having time for lots of personal charts, and thought I need to get her the details effortlessly so we can work our magic together! Thank you, God, for all of the new so-called issues brought to me about my daughter’s vibrant brain this week! I rejoice in your partnership.
(Now take one of those items you listed and ponder a blessing you may be getting from this.)
- Insurance delay and denial. I just don’t know yet where the blessing in this is. It may be as simple as saying I claim this is for good, and that my firm faith, moves others to feel strong even in the unknown obstacle. I immediately acted to get contractors working this week on the repairs. maybe this delay is just the amount of time needed for the new buyers to locate us, maybe they needed more time, the ones that will really flourish in the home. Thank you, God, for helping me stand in the knowing this is a wondrous work of yours, that your handiwork is making a miracle of my financial life while I contribute to the contractors and new buyers with the abundance you bring.
- Ah, the third one is so easy. I need to clarify with the universe clearly not just any man with a pocketbook and a big truck, but a God-man who is stable and also a family man. That’s so simple. Thank you for the lovely outing with a kind respectful gentleman (by the way we did pray over our gourmet meal and speak of God during our short time together). For being ‘jilted’…he didn’t act at all that way, his last text read: such an honor and privilege to spend time with you. thank you, God, for fun and a chance to encourage a recovering catholic that you are here and that your love is for everyone to experience!
I keep feeling what is being asked of me is to trust in God, that a matchmaker or insurance company, or Doctor does not hold my answers or the key to my happiness. and I can choose deception, believe that there are nefarious actors seeking to harm me, or that all is well in my wonderful world and God, in the spirit of truth is driving all joy and wonder my way!
