Miracles News

July - September, 2009

I Accept My Father’s Gifts

by Rev. Mary Manke

I attended the “ON” workshop at Pathways of Light, Kiel. Holy Spirit was truly in charge of the weekend experience.

In one process, we were shown a large tray covered with many small boxes, lovingly wrapped and ribboned. These represented God’s gifts to us. We were asked to take one, read the slip tucked under its ribbon, then return it to the tray, and write down our gift. Once everyone had their gift, we were to write what our life would be like if we completely accepted that gift. My gift was trust. The following was what came to mind.

When I trust, I am filled with peace. With trust, there is no conflict in my thoughts. The valueless thoughts are recognized as the ego ploys/decoys to distract me. With trust, I need no defense. I remember that by myself I know nothing and with Holy Spirit I am given all that is appropriate and helpful and kind. With trust, I know I have exactly what I need when I need it. With trust, fear is impossible to keep.

How would my life be?

With trust, life would not be struggle. My life would be without fear, without doubt. When I might notice another thought rising up to be healed, I would not push it away, for trust would give me the courage to look at that thought with Holy Spirit. I would remember that there is no loss with Holy Spirit.

My life would be calm, not frantic with trying to anticipate what is needed “next.” Life would be seen as lessons and blessings in each experience. With trust, life is the experience of mind healing; one continuous blessing, miracle upon miracle, overflowing mind healing.

I would no longer have concern whether I am good enough/ worthy of all that is given to me. There would be no fear that I was guilty of some undefined “sin.” I would be free of the uncertainty of innocence in me and others. In trust I would recognize the godliness (holiness) in everything, no matter the form it takes.

How would I use the gift of trust?

I would share my healed mind, the blessing from Holy Spirit. I would see my brothers in their holiness (wholeness) and remember we are one. When I remember that my brother is one with me, there is no conflict, no difference, no fear.

I learned that one gift is merely the symbol of All attributes of Love. When I totally, wholly accept one gift, it is the equivalent of accepting all God’s gifts. Accepting one gift completely is the remembrance that I remain as Love created me. I am thankful for this healing experience.

Rev. Mary Manke is a Pathways of Light minister who lives in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Read more of her inspiring Healing Journal articles on the Pathways of Light web site.

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