Dear Spiritual Family,
All of us have been touched by the storms that raged in the Texas Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend. So many lives have been cut short by these floods. And thousands of family members, first responders, and others are left to cope with the aftermath. The fact that so many children were swept away in the darkness of night only deepens our sense of loss.
Against the backdrop of all of this, we hear the stories of heroic rescues, of the painstaking toil and dedication of so many whose purpose is to find those who are missing and to begin to restore some order to the people and the land.
We can find comfort in knowing that each one who has passed from the physical world, each Soul, is as God created her or him, eternal and whole. We can turn our attention to the picture of each one being met by an angel as they stepped through the veil. This is no idle thought, offered to help us “muddle through.” It is Truth that frees our hearts and minds. It is the Light in the appearance of darkness. It is the wisdom and knowing and loving embrace of our Wayshower, Jesus.
And for those families and friends more closely affected by these losses, we have faith that the comfort of the Holy Spirit is there for them. We know that Jesus walks with them, dwells with them. We know that beyond their tears and all that is there for them to cope with, is the indwelling Christ. And our tears, our compassion, our willingness to know the Truth is there for them at a time when this Truth may seem an impossibility to fathom.
We can, individually and collectively, express our love to those who have transitioned, acknowledging their eternal wholeness. And we can intently enfold in love and light those who are here, continuing their earthly journey in the face of such great change.
Jesus teaches in A Course in Miracles, “There is no death. The Son of God is free.” Much of the world is not, at this time, open to such a view as is offered here, yet it is incumbent on us to see and feel it for them. And as we do, as we hold these truths in our hearts, and focus on them in our minds, we are fulfilling a most important role in bringing God’s Light into the darkness.
If the children and others who have passed with them could be heard by those who grieve, certainly they would assure them that they are well, ever more aware of their Oneness with God.
It is a Gift that we are offered by Spirit in this moment. Let us gratefully receive it and be comforted and blessed by it.
We love you,
Rev. Steve and Mary