While going through my files recently, I came across an email that I saved back in 2005. Back then, my belief about God was solely based upon my religious upbringing. God was a "person" in the heavens who we could pray to. Kind of like a Super Santa Clause....As long as we played our cards right, there would be a reward.

Fast forward to now: `Since that time my belief has evolved into God is a Universal Life Force. A benevolent life force that we are all connected to while our spirits are here. With that in mind, I share the Guidelines From God with you. With so much focus on spending and consumerism, I thought that 'tis the season to take a look at something deeper, something more meaningful....our spiritual connection to God. I hope you enjoy.......

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"Effective immediately please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life in order that I may fulfill MY promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience but after all that I am doing, this seems little to ask of you.

1) Quit worrying. Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2) Put it on the list. If something needs to be done, put it on the list. Not YOUR list, MY list. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. Although my to-do list is long I can take care of anything you put in my hands. If the truth were ever known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3) Trust me. Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Have the faith that I will take care of all of your needs.  

4) Leave it alone. Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I feel stronger now, I think I can take it from here". Why do you feel stronger? Because you gave me your burdens and I am taking care of them. If I give you your problems back you will be right back where you started. So leave it alone and just let me do my job. 

5) Talk to Me. Please don't forget to talk to Me. OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include me in all of the things going on in your life. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with me. I want to be your dearest friend.

6) Share. You were taught to share when you were two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with the less fortunate, share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

7) Be patient. I managed to fix it so that in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. Child to adult, job changes, travel, and meet thousands of people. How can you be impatient when it takes me a little longer than you expect. Trust in My timing, because My timing is perfect. Just because I created the universe in 6 days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

8) Be kind. Be kind to others because I love them just as much as I love you. they may not dress like you, or talk like you or live like you, but I still love you ALL! Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be way too boring if you were all identical. Please, know that I love each of your differences. 

9) Love yourself. As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by Me for one reason only - to be loved and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me and love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you angry with yourself, and you are not kind to YOU! You are very precious to me. Do not ever forget....


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I love reading these guidelines and keep them on my desk in the event I start with the worry and fear and fretting. These guidelines immediately interrupt the fear cycle and make me feel loved, protected an comforted.

So my wish is for you to feel very blessed, protected and loved as well. And experience the peace, joy and serenity that we were promised. What ever holiday you celebrate, may it be Merry and Wonderful!