A few notes from the Grace interviews that took place Monday afternoon.
Gabriel appears smaller in his facade than he is to be relatable; his energetic self is 22′ wingspan about 63′. Gabriel was one of the original archangels and came into spirit around 113,000 years ago. In this first group, there were 34. Rafael and Michael were as well in that first group.
I asked if archangels partnered, and he responded: yes, It’s not the same because we are not in physical bodies and there is no reproduction, but yes, we do love, and we love deeply.
Gabriel is one of our love experts in the Grace series, and we moved to conversation to wise elder wisdom he wanted to share with our community.
I think there’s something you’re beginning to get a hold of. Love doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in the chaos and the clammer and the dust of life. There are lots of human, perfect pictures about the perfect relationship and the partnership that will make you feel so happy. But life isn’t like that. Love happens with the living of life. It is deeply trusting, believing, and standing by your partner. It happens in difficult moments. It happens in glorious moments. Love is about faith, mercy, kindness
In response, are we doing enough?
All of you need to pray more, get down on your knees and pray. God hears you, but the level of looping thoughts about all the possible negatives that are going on, uh, don’t reach anything or do anything. So I’m saying get down on your knees and pray because I know you will have your mind focused on prayer if you’re down on your knees, but you can pray nonstop. And when you pray, pray as worthy children who need help And trust that the answer will come.
I was just thinking about Gabriel this morning. Adelia playing with bugs got ant bits on her middle finger last night. It was just bright red and swollen. She complained, saying, mommy, it really, really hurts. At the time, we put ice on it, but it didn’t really help too much. So this morning, I dropped her off at school, reminding me, mommy, it really hurts. (not unlike a prayer, mommy makes the hurt go away.) When I had a chance. I ran over to the pharmacy and talked to the pharmacist about what to do with bug bites common to Texas. It turns out alcohol or Benadryl are perfect for bug bites. I got the items proceeded to her school, and as luck would have it, she hadn’t yet gone down from her in her nap. I found her seated at her table just finishing up her lunch. She was so surprised to see me, and there I was with the spray bottle and a bit of calming cream to put on her finger. I gave her a kiss, told her I loved her and left.
And I think about that when you talk about praying and trusting that the answer will come in due time. We need to be prepared that the answer may not come immediately. We can, as parents, love our children and give to them as soon as we can resolve. I think about your idea of getting down on your knees and praying, really talking to God, really speaking to God, really asking for help, and then trusting that the help is going to come.
I couldn’t think of a better example. And I like your idea that answers to prayer do not always come when you think it’s coming, and it’s not always immediate or magical.
