“The serpent of God’s creating is neither subtle nor poisonous, but is a wise idea, charming in its adroitness, for Love’s ideas are subject to the Mind which forms them, — the power which changeth the serpent into a staff.”

Nonetheless, several nights ago, one dog and I stepped out the back door and into a scary encounter with a couple of copperheads. (Yup, it’s mating season.)

Only once before have we ever had such a close call. That time, I was on a business trip, and the dogs were home with a sitter. On my trip, someone publicly attacked me in a meeting. An intense, vicious, verbal attack - the only time anything like that has ever happened to me professionally. Later I found out that, back home, at exactly the same moment, a water moccasin almost got one of my dogs. The dog sitter saved the day.

So the other night, after chasing the copperheads out of the yard, my first thought was - what’s really going on here? Is someone hating me? And the answer was: yes.

Just a few hours earlier, a family member who’s been under a lot of stress about another family member’s health had sent me about 36” of texts. In them he was disagreeing about health care decisions in quite a hateful way. And - not so funny - this family member has always reminded me of an aggressive, poisonous snake.

So I grabbed Psalm 91 right quick, and spent some delicious time in prayer. In which, of course, the snaky family member was revealed as a saint.

The next morning, he texted to say that he’d come down with a stomach flu. That afternoon, he texted again to say that after this “purgative” experience, he’s no longer insisting on any of the positions he took in the 36” of texts.

So now I’m working directly with the health care professionals, who say they’ll come up with “out of the box” solutions to meet our loved one’s needs. All’s well that ends well — thanks to “the power which changeth the serpent into a staff.”

What’s more, we’re all experimenting with this and can learn from one another.  Here are some “regular words of Truth” from itsaboutgood and friends that have given me lots of inspiration:  http://itsaboutgood.bandcamp.com/

When you say that you cannot stand talking CS and that in doing so, deprives you of healing ability essentially, then what about all the wonderful lecturing going on about CS?  Those can be so eye-opening and healing for those giving the talks as well as those listening.  I know you know this to be true.

Just yesterday in fact, my son’s teacher was really at a point where she felt everyone was beginning a “hate club” against her.  I had spoken some words of spiritual comfort to her in the past and she really took it in and appreciated it.  Sitting at my computer yesterday, I had found myself typing an email all about Truth and what that really means in the grand scheme of our daily experience.  This was totally done out of pure inspiration from God, and her reply back to me was one of sheer gratitude.  I am praying also about the situation.  I had no direct nudge to quote the Bible or use any “jargon” that seems to be attached to any religion… just regular words of Truth.  This totally helped her and her situation as I know she is trying to see it from a higher perspective.

Perhaps I misunderstood your whole conversation with “mountaingirl” ??, but I feel very strongly that we should say when we are directed to do so by our heavenly Mother, don’t you agree?  As a practitioner, I am certain you do ;)          In following my spiritual command  I was given, I know what I had said helped this precious woman, and it also helped me more deeply realize God’s perfect, unerring control over every part of our lives.

Thanks for all you do!

If by saying “talking cs ideas” you mean metaphysics and jargon then I will totally respond no! I can’t stand talking cs. I have found it strips us of our power to witness God’s healing through us.

I connect well with those who love the Bible – and if the Bible is the basis for our relationship then, like Jesus said, “It is like a wise man who built his house on a rock…and the rains descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock” (Matthew 7: 24-25).

I also connect well with those who are morally upright, strong in principle and integrity (even if religion has nothing to do with it) and those who have a knack and aptitude for business. I find that I have much to learn from those individuals and so our relationship is based much more on my listening and their sharing. There is almost always some facet of spirituality to their love for business (selfless love, humanity’s progress, compassion and self-improvement) which becomes the core basis for our relationship.

But I am reaching a point in my life – which really is wholly my ministry – that I find it hard NOT to ask people if I can pray with them. If they say no, for whatever reason, I honestly don’t have much else to offer the relationship unless they ask for something specific.

I use Bible reading and prayer as a litmus test now for true friendship. If a person is willing to sit down and read the sermon on the mount with me then I consider them a valuable friend and a fellow healer. If they are willing to let me pray with them (reciprocal prayer!) for healing in their life then I consider them poor in spirit and a seeker of truth that I can learn from as much as they can learn from me. If they would rather do other activities then these two things while with me, then I don’t think we have much of a basis for developing a friendship that will serve our respective purposes here on earth.

But I try to pray specifically about all of my friendships, and even for those friends who I no longer see, connect with, or have much in common with. That’s the beauty of Christianity: God’s love is unconditional, not personal.

Blessings on your healing journey!

I wholeheartedly agree with Michael and Ann and others about the importance of being fearless and confidant when facing a need for healing; this becomes easier with practice, of course.

For example…one morning when I arrived home I discovered that our sweet, little pet rat, Tidbits, had gotten out of her cage during the night and had fallen in the toilet and apparently drowned.  Her head was under water, and she wasn’t moving at all.  I must admit my first thought was how sad my two daughters would be at losing our beloved pet.  Not very metaphysical!

My neighbor retrieved Tidbits from the toilet, and even though her body was as stiff as a board, he gave her a little squeeze, and to our surprise, she moved ever so slightly.  I wrapped her in a blanket, and in less than two hours (by the time my daughters got home), she was perfectly fine.

Although I didn’t initially have any hope that Tidbits would revive, God, in His goodness, blessed us, and she was healed.  This healing prepared me for an opportunity I had later to pray for someone who needed help.

My daughter called me very early one morning to pray for her friend who was in the hospital.  The doctor had said that nothing further could be done medically for him and only a miracle could save him.

I  remembered Tidbits – and this time I knew that with GOD, all things are possible.  I realized that this man’s life was not dependent upon a machine for support because GOD supports all life eternally.  Even though a mortal might be impressed by a dire prognosis, God is not impressed.

There were a few of us praying that night, and in the morning, the patient awakened from the coma, could speak clearly, and went home shortly thereafter.

We are conditioned to accept limitations, but by having faith and by being fearless and confidant in GOD’s omniscience and omnipotence, we can and should be expectant of good.

Do all your meaningful relationships involve healing? You seem like a very focused individual. Focused on healing. So what about just hanging out with someone who never wants to discuss CS ideas or who isn’t interested in playing a role in your personal healing mission?

Thank you!