Prepare Thyself

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'Prepare thyself for the Lord cometh'.  How to do this?  What do the words actually mean; is the Lord not always with you?

The Lord, who knows all and sees all is indeed always with you, you are part of Him, a part of His spirit.  How then is it said that He cometh?  He is indeed already here, always with you.  It is man's perception of the Lord that is the key here.  Man is not aware always of the Lord about him, hence the problems caused in the world.  It is only when man admits to knowing the Lord's presence is with him that good comes about and his knowledge of goodness is increased.

So to prepare for the Lord coming means merely to acknowledge the Lord and all His goodness.  Man then admits he is of the Spirit of the Lord and in turn must be goodness himself.  His physical body becomes a receptacle to hold this Spirit, which in turn helps his soul to fulfil its journey more peacefully and in greater Love.

Each person becomes a Church, or part of the Church of the Lord, which carries His message to others.  

There should be no need to preach this message, but it can be shown by example.  Tret others with love, concern and dignity and the message of true love will be given.

To trust in that love is a huge undertaking, especially when life seems to be hard, indeed is hard.  However there are reasons for this and to recognise that all is done in and with love is the greatest trust you can have in the Lord.  For He loves you enough to bear with all your protestations and denouncements yet guides you where and when you will allow.

Love is magnificent.  Love survives all impositions if it is truly given and felt.

Given to M.M.B, Monday September 6th. 2004