A note to a friend
Out in the blogging community, there are a number of blogs I frequent, and interact on. In a recent exchange, I wrote this to someone who was not very happy with me and my concept of God. My ideas do not fit well with that individual’s religious beliefs and after a string of comments, this came from my fingertips. I liked what was said, and thought it would be good to share with you all…
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You sound so angry. And I’m sorry you have to live in that illusion. But, it is truly not who you are. I know that underneath it all, we are exactly the same. Our spirits connect on a base level that cannot be explained. I don’t see you as religious person. All that, is baggage that was added on to your physical reality at some point… maybe at your own choosing, maybe not. But, that doesn’t matter. You are not what your baggage makes you appear to be. You are much, much more than that. Deep down, you are a beautiful child of God, a glorious participant in the Kingdom, created by the Source of all spirit, the giver of Life and the perfect Lover of souls. Because He loves you, I love you. There is no truth beyond that.
God is Love. If that is the truth, then nothing else matters. If it is not, then nothing else will make any difference. No religion, no doctrine, no faith, no rituals, no ceremonies, no icons, no rites, no stained windows, no flying buttresses, no… well you get the idea.
All I’m saying is, I encourage everyone to stop looking at the flesh, and try to see people as the true spirit of God within, made perfect by the Cross of Christ (whether they know it or not), a participant in the Kingdom of God. Look for the light in everyone you meet, and if you don’t see it, assume it is there anyway, because it is. Love will birth love. It all started with God, and it continues through Him in us. Look past the trappings and baggage that the world has hung on us, and peer into the inner heart of those around you, and see that it is good.
Just as God has judged us as "good", judge others as good. Even if they don’t appear to be, give them the benefit of the doubt… because God gave us the benefit of any doubt. He redeemed us to Himself while asking nothing of us. Give others the same gift of incredible love. Forgive and forget. Love deeply. Because you are loved deeply.
Bruce, every time you write something I get goose bumbs. I keep praying your job will be so easy and you’ll make more money then you need so that you can have more time to just give us all of your great wisdom. I love ya brother.
“God is Love. If that is the truth, then nothing else matters. If it is not, then nothing else will make any difference. No religion, no doctrine, no faith, no rituals, no ceremonies, no icons, no rites, no stained windows, no flying buttresses, no… well you get the idea.”
bang bang you hit the bullseye, thank you for your clarity and insight, once one embraces Being, ultimately expressed as Love, all that other stuff (doctrines, religion, faith etc..) has no where to go but out with the wash, God (Being) as formless mystery shines through,
Marco
‘Just as God has judged us as “good”, judge others as good. Even if they don’t appear to be, give them the benefit of the doubt… because God gave us the benefit of any doubt. He redeemed us to Himself while asking nothing of us. Give others the same gift of incredible love. Forgive and forget. Love deeply. Because you are loved deeply.’
Oooh, yeah! Good stuff.
You guys really have to stop publishing such great posts. It makes the rest of our blogs seems pretty pointless!
Thanks for your kind remarks, guys. It makes me glad when people “get me”. Not that I need it really. I’m well settled into this peace. My only hope is that someone will read my out-loud thoughts and find a little piece of peace for themselves.
Funny… when I posted this comment on that blog, the only reaction I got was, “What in the world are you talking about? Did you just try to “save” me?”
That’s OK though, seeds are planted. Sometimes that’s all we can do.
Did you just try to “save” me?”
The funny thing is when that person understands at heart what you were saying “they will be saved”! Not from a fiery hell but from a mind that is bound by religious thinking. Thanks for this post Bruce.
Peace
Geo
Oh, my oh my, what a wonderful post, Bruce! We know where those words came from. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it stated any better.
Bruce, Beautiful. Thanks. As you point out, when we look with the eye of the spirit we can see that all is love. Even the most strident expressions of anger and bitterness are nothing more than confused and covered up cries for love.
Thanks,
Kevin
Bruce, that was amazing.
“Stop looking at the flesh.”
Bruce, You have encouraged me to look deeper. I needed this today:)
Don, Kevin, and Mindy… you have beautiful hearts. And I’m not sayin that because you agree with me. It is just the truth.
And Geo, you know what I think of you!