One day during the summer of 1994, I had a vision. I was completely surrounded by fire. The flames were beautiful, brilliant, and alive, as if it had a life of its own. It was so real, I jumped out of bed thinking maybe I was on fire. I was not afraid. Instead, I felt wonderful and purged (free from all impurities).

Approximately two weeks later, I had another vision. This time I was submerged in crystal water. What beauty and brilliance surrounded me, as did the fire. The water too seemed alive with a life of its own. Words could not accurately describe these experiences. As I was dipped into the water, I felt renewed. I was whole again and truly baptized. God’s presence is real.

In 1996, I had a conversation with two carpet cleaning salesmen. I found myself sharing this significant life experience with them. I sat in deep mediation. I was spiritually on a long journey. Yet, I arrived at my destination very quickly. The place overwhelmed with the feeling of love, a sense of peace and oneness. Suddenly, I heard this powerful soft voice calling out my name, “Rose!, Rose!” I looked around pointing to myself, “Are you talking to me?” The voice said, “Yes”, I realized I was the only one there. The voice continued, “You are on holy ground.” I saw myself standing in front of a burning bush. So much beauty and love radiated from the flames. The voice continued, “These flames are a symbol of God’s love and it will never burn out.”

One of the men inquired, “If you had to put this experience into simple words how would you describe it?” I was at a lost for words.

Soon after they left, I felt an urge to be still, quiet, discovering an awareness of God’s presence and love. In my mind’s eye, I recalled the entire experience. This time the voice said, “When you are asked this question again, tell them that you were standing on the HEART BEAT OF THE UNIVERSE. The flames were a symbol of God’s love for mankind which WILL BURN FOREVER IN THE HEARTS OF MEN.

WE ARE TRULY LOVED! This much I know.

One of the Great Truth

One of the great Truths is: “Wherever you are, God is.” How different your life would be if you really believed this! You would realize that it is always “the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom,” and that the will of God - the creative intention of the Universe - is always working for your good. That creative intention is a constant potential that will resolve or dissolve any problem. You needn’t start the action of this force, or petition God to go to work for you. It is a constant action, ever present and ever ready to meet all your needs in the most effective way...all you need to do is accept. God is always within you to a degree equal to the extent of your need, and the whole Universe rushes, streams, and pours into you to bring about healing, justice, love, and overcoming. So affirm and believe for yourself: “It is the Father’s good pleasure to give me the Kingdom!” By Eric Butterworth

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