- 24
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
Do not be burdened by the past, for the weight of it will slow you down, bring a weariness to your life upon Earth. What is it that is wearing on you? Is it a past slight, an insult or harm? Remember, if it is that someone hurt you, through words shouted, until the sound of it drove you out into the garden, your tears falling to the ground: the barking dog has reason to bark; the roaring lion has reason to roar; and, the crying child has reason to cry. You do not have to understand the bark, the roar, the cry, but hold within your heart compassion for the root of the clamor. For every cry, every roar, every bark has its source, a wound, a scar. See the one caught in anger, retaliation, or revenge, as the one who is crying out, as a child, for the injury deep inside, which will not heal, covered, so no one will see it, by a dressing of pride. Do not be taken in, thinking you caused the din. It goes deeper, under the skin, lying hidden, in place, an injury from long ago. Allow My love for you to settle the shaking inside. It can be difficult to remain calm within the storm, but it is possible, when you are at peace, when your heart and spirit are settled, within the grace of My love, for you. So, no matter what has happened to you, do not drag it with you into the new day. Set it down, put it away, be still, sit, with Me, and together we will look, and see, forgive, and bless all that has come to you.
And The Holy Spirit says:
Be mindful, and do not permit a sense of pride to grow, within you, by refusing to look and see, forgive and bless, that which is ailing thee. The ego, longing to stand alone, as an island, will pull you in the direction of rejection of any thoughts of forgiveness or reconciliation, any attempts to bless and release. Push beyond the ego, embracing the ways of God, for God is Spirit and God is love, and so are you.
- 23
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
To see clearly you must empty the vessel, strip the residue away, cleanse with care, and dry gently, restoring clarity with loving hands, and a heart seeking revelation in The Light. A crystal will not remain brilliant unless it is cleaned in the moving waters. A glass will not remain transparent unless it is washed, allowing the light to shine through, revealing all that sits in front of you. And it is the same with you.
And The Holy Spirit says:
Do not permit your vessel to be marred with debris from the past, for God offers you cleansing in a most complete way. All that is of shadow will begin to see clearly. All that is of darkness will open to The Light. And the living waters of God’s grace will touch your face, your heart, your soul, your very being, removing all the dust from every crevice, until you shine in The Light, revealing all you are. You are of the stars. You are of the Earth. You are of the Heavens. You are of The Spirit of God. Your value cannot be measured. It is beyond that which those of Earth know. Breathe deeply, and celebrate all you have been, exhaling, with determination, to be all you are, in the eyes of God.
- 22
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inUncategorized
Beyond Epiphany
The days of January are flying, passing so quickly that one barely ends when, yet another begins. Since moving to Des Moines, to live with my son and his family, I have not often set an alarm clock. I am blessed with a sing-song voice, coming from my four year old granddaughter almost every morning. Well before 7:00 am she is knocking on the door, before opening it and running to my bed, announcing that sleep time is over. It is time for play. At first the early morning visitations were met by me pretending to still be asleep, wanting a few more minutes beneath the covers. It has been pretty frigid here in Iowa this winter. Now, I find I am awake and waiting for the knock, and the door opening quietly, and the small voice reminding me it is time to get up and play. For me, it can be easy to wrap myself comfortably in the season of my life, tempted to be more interested in what I have done rather than all that is waiting to be done. Without the knock, the open door, and the sweet call, the present of the present might remain unopened, never taken from the shelf of possibilities, never enjoyed at all. Most mornings we begin with quiet games, pretending games, in which we are rarely ever human beings, but rather kittens, and cupcakes, which can talk, and sea turtles, and the roles go on and on. Our mornings are filled with talking flowers and walking trees, birds singing joyfully, and bees buzzing around. There are no boundaries to what can happen. The only limitations are the experiences we are not willing to explore, such as crawling on the floor, as the turtle, or a kitten, or surprisingly as a cupcake, or trees dancing to the song of the birds. While caught up in the games we are playing, there is not time to notice that my granddaughter is showing me that there are no limitations, just endless experiences, waiting with the coming of a new day.
The reading I have chosen today is from Psalm 96:12
The Reading
January 22, 2024
“ Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” Psalm 96:12
- 22
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
Passing through the doorway of the new can be difficult, if you are trying to bring with you all the baggage of the past. So, before the crossing of the threshold, into more life than you have known before, let us sit, and sift, and sort; and by doing so, we will, together, figure it out. Let us see, forgive, and bless each and every incident, which has been tucked way down inside, those incidents of anger, bitterness, or pride. Let us take another look at times, when you took offense, for something which was done or said. And these too, we will see anew, forgive and bless. My child, these energies, which hold you back, attempting to clothe you in frustration, indifference, or anger, can become the lessons which replace any lack with understanding, compassion, and love. The sack of baggage from the past, once sifted, shall be renewed, as lessons, which you carry, in your heart. It all shall be your knowing, and your knowing of such things will be the heart of wisdom, which beats inside of you. That, My child, is all we need do, for you to dance over the threshold of the doorway to all that is new. You see, it begins within you.
And The Holy Spirit says:
A glorious resurrection takes place every time you are willing to sit with God and review, seeing through the eyes of your soul, with forgiveness and blessing, cleansing the energies you once knew as heavy and cold, transforming them into the wisdom of your heart. Grieve not of the past. Live in the wisdom of the present, using the lessons of the old to fuel your heart with love, eagerly embracing the new.
- 21
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
You see people on the street every day, but you do not know them. You see them, and they pass. You do not reach out to bring them to you or hold them close to you. You see, but you do not experience, but in the passing. You can see what people are capable of doing, creating, but you do not have to experience their creation, or dwell within the energy of it. It is one thing to see and know. It is another to embrace that which you see and know, until it becomes a part of you, until it is your experience. You have been given the gift of free will so you can choose what you will, and that which you will, will be your experience, what you know at that time. Still, that which you experience is a piece of the whole, as each experience changes as you decide either yes or no.
And The Holy Spirit says:
You need not drink, from the cup of poison to know the cup of truth. You need not eat, of rancid food to know the manna of Heaven.
- 20
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
As you live your life upon Earth, you will encounter times when you make a choice. These times of encounter will take place hundreds of times each day. As you make your way through the corridors of choice most choices will seem of little consequence to you, such as what game you will attend, or if you will invite someone to go with you. There will be times when you choose what food or drink to consume, or what clothing to wear. There will be times when you choose to speak ill of another, or stand up with someone whose back is against the wall. But it is important for you to remember, no matter how grand or small, every choice made alters your path, and veers you in a direction, even if it is ever so slightly. The choices you make every day alter the course of your life. Your life experience is held within the choices you make, every day.
And The Holy Spirit says:
Is it easy to know which choice to make? No. But the choosing will be made easier as you draw nearer to Me. And that is easy to do, for I AM within you to show you The Way. Be still. Be quiet. Listen, and you will know, for I AM whispering to you. Hear Me, and you shall know The Way.
- 19
- Jan
- 2024
- Posted byThe Quiet Place
- inDaily Message
Do you see Me? Do you hear Me? Still know, I AM standing with you, in all you do. I will not go, nor turn away. I will be close to you, drawing you near to Me, and together we shall be, for that is how it is meant to be. If come the day, you turn away, I will not falter in My love for you. I will stay, waiting patiently, just where I AM, until you come Home and sit wit Me.
And The Holy Spirit says:
Know, in all ways, that I will not quit my place, for I was sent to be with you, especially when others around you fail, and fall away. So, let it be, in all that is, that I AM you advocate, you guide, your counsel, and I shall bring you comfort. From within you, will come The Whisper, stirring first, so tenderly. No one else will hear Me, but you will know, because I dwell within thee. It is a most beautiful mystery, The Presence with you, so you might know God, in a personal way, from within, forever and always, throughout eternity.