There Is No Better Time To Extend The Light
Dec 23rd, 2009 by admin
Dear friends,
Christmas is not a time; it is a state of mind. It is the state of mind we seek when we say in the temple service: “Let this mind be in us that was also in Christ Jesus.” We cannot repeat this request too often because it is the goal of Christian healing prayer. Just what happens when this request is fulfilled?
Jesus provides the example for us. He was able to unite his mind with God so completely that his mind literally became the mind of Christ Jesus. Within us also is the Soul that is identical with that of Jesus. The Soul was created with the perfect love of God. So it contains an irresistible longing to unite with God. This longing is so complete that it will not be satisfied until we accomplish the same union as did Christ Jesus. To be of the same mind as Jesus is to be of the same Will as God.
The sign of Christmas is the star, a light in darkness. Each time we engage in Healing Prayer, we ignite that light in our minds and extend it to those in need. Although we consider the names of those on the healing prayer list, we do not limit the prayer to them. We extend the light to all to be used where it is most needed because we become one with the Christ mind that extends to everyone everywhere.
Adoration of the Shepherds - Rembrandt
There is no better time to extend light to everyone than the darkest time of the year when the need for light is so apparent. There is no better time for us to join with Christ than the time when we celebrate the birth of Christ in us.
This Christmas as we join with Christ in healing prayer, may the Christ light shine in our minds so brightly that the light of the world is extended to you, your family and friends, and to all in need, and all of us need spiritual life.
Peace,
John