Reveal Yourself

Several years ago, my friend and founder of Dallas Meditation Center, Brother ChiSing, who made his transition from this Earthly plane last year, introduced me to the book, The Book of Light, Ask and Heaven Will Answer, by Alexandra Solnado. I keep it within arm’s reach on a table beside my meditation cushion. The book is collection of messages from Jesus received by the author. When I feel the inner urge to do so, I use the book for guidance.

While I tell myself that I “should” be accustomed to the way Spirit consistently reveals Itself to me when I am open to receive, I am still often amazed and delighted when I open the book and read the perfect message that supports me wherever I am in the moment. I have such experiences with this book quite often. I would like to share one of them with you.

For some time, I have been feeling a level of discontent and dissatisfaction with how things are progressing in my life, at the church, and in my own conscious evolutionary process. I have been questioning whether I am doing the “right” things, wondering if I am in the “right” place, or even the “right” career. One of my first spiritual teachers, Reverend Kay Hunter, used to refer to this as “divine discontent.” Speaking from my personal perspective, and my guess is that I am not alone in this, when in the midst of it, it doesn’t feel very divine.

On Monday, I was in the depth of my angst. I did my best to stay busy and focused on other things so I would not have to be with my feelings. Of course, that did not work for very long. Sometimes, knowing too much about spiritual growth can be a hindrance to avoidance. I say that with tongue in cheek. While being in the discontent is not comfortable, I know that it is always a powerful opportunity for growth.

When I was finally ready to stop attempting to avoid, I sat on my meditation cushion and connected with the indwelling Spirit. I was inspired to select a reading from The Book of Light. When I opened to the page, I was immediately overcome with “God bumps,” laughter and tears. The title of the message was “Revealing Yourself.” The reading begins,

Reveal yourself. Reveal yourself. Reveal yourself.
            That is all I can say to you.
            I can and must tell you to reveal yourself, to reveal what you came here to do, to open your heart and soul.
            If people do not understand, then they simply do not understand.
            But that is not an excuse for not being who you are and revealing it to the world.

WOW! That hit home. It was the perfect message for me in that moment. I realized that I have been looking for something or someone outside of myself to give me the assurance that I am in the “right” place, doing the “right” things, and in the “right” career. Jesus reminded me, through this message, that as is always the case, it is an inside job. Nothing or no one outside myself can provide the reassurance I have been seeking. It is up to me.

The message could not have been more appropriate or any clearer. All I must do is be who I have come here to be and do what I have come here to do. It does not serve the world, nor does it serve the God in me to try to be something I am not. It serves no one for me to attempt to do what pleases others or what conforms to others’ ideas about who I should be. While it was my message on Monday, it is a message for all of us.

Each of us comes into the world with a unique imprint for what is ours to share with the world. There is something that only we can contribute. We may not be able to see the big picture or know what the ultimate gift is. However, we can consciously ask and be open to the revelation of what is ours to share in every moment.

We sometimes get so caught up in daily activities that we forget to stop and listen. I encourage us to recommit ourselves to slowing down; allowing ourselves time to breathe, to go within and listen for the still small voice for God that is constantly and consistently directing us toward what is ours to do in every moment.

I am making that commitment to myself and to the God of my being. I hope you will join me. Let’s not avoid our “divine discontent,” but allow it to be a motivation for deeper connection to the Divine within. May prayer for you is that you, too, will make the choice to "Reveal Yourself."

Join us on Sunday, August 6, at 10:00 for our service. We will be sharing a special story about discovering who you are and being true to yourself. The story, written by Anne Moutray-Arndt, is entitled Land of Who. It is about a little girl named Violet who learns an important life lesson with the help of her friend and guide, Fluff. Come and bring your children. They will enjoy the story, too.

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