Re: Ego Death
I feel the same as you and perhaps that is why I have to say, "I don't think I believe in Religion any longer." I say this with no disrespect to anyone's religion and I always wish the best for all Churches and Meeting places. I pray for Love to enter those who struggle to see, yet are blind. I Believe in God, I believe in the Trinity and I believe in Divine Love and Forgiveness. I know He Lives and I know as you, that our human wars, greed, lusts
and all of the human errors we cling too, make Him very sad indeed
Think of the pain of HATE. It truely is painful for those who live with it. Then they become numb to the pain. The pain deepens and exposes the truth of the unloving soul just as surely as a wound that festers under a scab. Sooner or later that HATE comes to a head and the soul sickness is revealed. It is then that we (those who understand) must be ready to extend our hand.
Instead of fear or rejection it will take Love beyond our comprehension. Remember that and pray for those who are sometimes not very loveable. Remember that their pain is great and there must be someone close that they don't fear.
Fear keeps them trapped in their hate. Our extension of God's Love can help pull them out. I admit, it sometimes seems like taming a wild animal. Just when you think he trusts you, he gets spooked and bites YOU. And YOU are the one fighting to save his life. This is the WHY of it. This is the WAY of it. I know that for me, when I chose to be chosen, I realized I had one of two choices. Be God or Believe In God. Believe means so much more in the Greek. A follower, committed, a part of, etc. Love them Rudenski, they already have enough people to judge them. That is NOT what you are called for. And you don't need that old man you once were. I like the new guy you are. You are an inspiration to all of us.
These silly games will one day be over and you and I know how it will end and we know Who wins. No more silly human games for me. I just don't have time. Love in the Spirit, Heavens girl