For Sunday July 28th, 2013

Hello everyone, once again I have a special request this week. Stanley Peele's health has been difficult for most of this year. Why I ask to focus upon him I don't know. It just feels right.

May we hold Stanley and Carolyn Peele in our hearts this Sunday evening. May God's love shine down for their highest good. 

With reverence,

Richard

For Sunday July 21st, 2013

Hello everyone, for those beset by troubles there is an answer; whether psychological, from within one's own mind and emotional make-up; or external, having to deal with people, places, situations, The answer is often stated as 'the only way out is Up'. That is, a clear connection to the Divine lessens the experience of suffering. And there is even more available, patiently awaiting our attention. 

The opportunity is here not only to be more loving within our circumstances, but to be loving beyond them. 

The simple request, "Please fill my heart, that I may follow Thy will" carries answers unseen. This prayer may begin with a personal desire to climb out of a dark hole, and then, with increasing depth, extend even to loving that which is the cause of one's troubles. And then again beyond - to loving the world as it is.

We are creatures of free will. We may recreate the world as we recreate ourselves. Perhaps it may be said, "We recreate the world only as we recreate ourselves" not as a matter of laws, rules, thoughts and belief, but as a matter of an actual change of heart.

May we sit this evening with that simple prayer, "Please fill my heart, that I may follow Thy will" - and see where it takes us.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday July 14th, 2013

Hello all, sometimes it seems we get things into our heads best by taking them on the chin first. The Dalai Lama says, "Your enemies are your greatest teachers." So too, difficult circumstances can also be fine teachers. The view from within the perspective of humanity may be one of, "Oh, no, why must I deal with this?" But the view from outside of humanity, from the perspective of spirituality, may well be, "There, this is a good chance to clean this up." 

As we work our way through the chaos and karma of life, we may be accomplishing far more than we perceive. Obstacles have a way of becoming stepping-stones when viewed with higher vision.

May we sit this evening for that higher vision, or at least an awareness of it's availability. May we sit for a greater realization of what we may be accomplishing in this life, even when we are deeply uncomfortable. We are told there will come a time when all will be known. May we sit tonight for the willingness to fulfill a Higher Will.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 7th, 2013

Hello everyone, I hope this gets out to all of you this time. 

With even a brief look at our nation's struggle for independence, and ensuing growth, you can see the hand of Providence at work. It wasn't simple and easy, but there was guidance from Above at many key moments. A quick look at Egypt's situation today clearly shows the degree of difficulty. With your permission, may we petition the Creative Forces to shine upon those involved in, or affected by, Egypt's transformational time. May the highest good be done for all.

Thank you,

Richard