FW: Hear is one of the loveliest letters I have received lately from a friend
....
From: GOD
To: My Children on Earth
RE: Religious Rivalries
My Dear Children (and believe me, that's all of you), I consider myself a
pretty patient guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years
to get it right. And about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that
whole Darwinian thing to take place, cell by cell, and gene by gene.
I've been patient through your fashions, civilizations, wars and schemes, and
the countless ways you take Me for granted until you get yourselves into big
trouble again and again.
I want to let you know about some of the things that are starting to tick me
off.
First of all your religious rivalries are driving Me up a wall. Enough
already! Let's get one thing straight. These are YOUR religions, not Mine.
I'm the whole enchilada; I'm beyond them all. Every one of your religions
claims there is only one of Me (which by the way, is absolutely true).
But in the very next breath, each religion claims it's My favorite one. And
each claims its bible was written personally by Me, and that all the other
bible's are man-made. Oh, Me. How do I even begin to put a stop to such
complicated nonsense?
Okay, listen up now. I'm your Father AND Mother, and I don't play favorites
among My children. Also, I hate to break it to you, but I don't write. My
longhand is awful, and I've always been more of a "doer" anyway. So ALL of your
books, including those bible's, were written by men and women. They were
inspired, remarkable people, but they also made mistakes here and there. I made
sure of that, so that you would never trust a written word more than your own
living heart.
You see, one human being to me -- even a bum on the street -- is worth more
than all the Holy Books in the world. That's just the kind of guy I am. My
Spirit is not a historical thing, it's alive right here, right now, as fresh as
your next breath.
Holy books and religious rites are sacred and powerful, but not more so than
the least of you. They were only meant to steer you in the right direction, not
to keep you arguing with each other, and certainly not to keep you from trusting
your own personal connection with Me.
Which brings Me to My next point about your nonsense. You act like I need you
and your religions to stick up for Me or "win souls" for My sake. Please, don't
do Me any favors. I can stand quite well on my own, thank you. I don't need you
to defend Me, and I don't need constant credit.
I just want you to be good to each other.
And another thing: I don't get all worked up over money or politics,
so stop dragging My name into your dramas.
The thing is, I want you to stop thinking of religion as some sort of loyalty
pledge to Me. The true purpose of your religions is so that YOU can become more
aware of ME, not the other way around. Believe Me, I know you already. I know
what's in each of your hearts, and I love you with no strings attached. Lighten
up and enjoy Me. That's what religion is best for.
What you seem to forget is how mysterious I am. You look at the petty
differences in your Scriptures and say, "Well, if THIS is the truth, then THAT
can't be!" But instead of trying to figure out My Paradoxes and Unfathomable
Nature--which by the way, you NEVER will--why not open your hearts to the simple
common threads in all religions.
You know what I'm talking about: Love and respect everyone. Be kind, even when
life is scary or confusing, take courage and be of good cheer, for I am always
with you. Learn how to be quiet, so you can hear My still, small voice (I don't
like to shout). Leave the world a better place by living your life with dignity
and gracefulness, for you are My Own Child. Hold back nothing from life, for the
parts of you that can die surely will, and the parts that can't, won't. So don't
worry, be happy (I stole that last line from Bobby McFerrin, but who do you
think gave it to him in the first place?)
Simple stuff. Why do you keep making it so complicated? It's like you're
always looking for an excuse to be upset. And I'm very tired of being your main
excuse. Do you think I care whether you call me Yahweh, Jehovah, Allah,
Wakantonka, Brahma, Father, Mother or even the Void of Nirvana? Do you think I
care which of My special children you feel closest to--Jesus, Mary, Buddha,
Krishna, Mohammed or any of the others? You can call Me and My Special Ones any
name you choose, if only you would go about My business of loving one another as
I love you. How can you keep neglecting something so simple?
I'm not telling you to abandon your religions. Enjoy your religions, honor
them, learn from them, just as you should enjoy, honor, and learn from your
parents. But do you walk around telling everyone that your parents are better
than theirs? Your religion, like your parents, may always have the most special
place in your heart; I don't mind that at all.
Each religion is unique for a reason. Each has a unique style so that people
can find the best path for themselves.
But My Special Children--the ones that your religions revolve around--all live
in the same place (My heart) and they get along perfectly, I assure you. The
clergy must stop creating a myth of sibling rivalry where there is none.
My blessed children of Earth, the world has grown too small for your pervasive
religious bigotries and confusion. The whole planet is connected by air travel,
satellite dishes, telephones, fax machines, the internet, concerts, diseases,
and mutual needs and concerns. Get with the program! If you really want to help
then commit yourselves to figuring out how to feed your hungry, clothe your
naked, protect your abused, and shelter your poor.
And just as importantly, make your own everyday life a shining example of
kindness and good humor. I've given you all the resources you need,
if only you abandon your fear of each other and begin living, loving, and
laughing together.
Finally, My Children everywhere, when you think of the life of Jesus and the
fearlessness with which He chose to live and die. As I love Him, so do I love
each one of you. I'm not really ticked off, I just wanted to grab your attention
because I hate to see you suffer.
But I gave you free will. I just want you to be happy.
Always.
Trust in Me.
Your One and Only,
God
Holding you in your highest; honoring you where you are;
and inspiring you to go beyond!
In the Oneness of Awakening
Marcela
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