VOLUME 18, Number 21                                                                                                       May 24, 1996

Beloved brothers and sisters of peace, 

"The Presence of God is waiting, waiting for the opportunity to serve through you and through me. The beautiful, loving, all-powerful Father of life stands in a constant attitude of listening, so that when he is called, he may answer in an onrush of his mighty Presence through the instruments created and prepared by his love as the chalice of his Being. Beloved children of the Father, if your eyes could see the eminence of this Holy Presence, when your innocent forms rise from their beds and place their feet upon the pathway of the day you would understand the rudeness of the outer self in keeping that Presence waiting! In the pressure of the unimportant, sometimes a day, a week, or a lifetime passes and the Presence of God is still waiting, waiting for the opportunity to fill your cup with grace, with peace, and with healing!" 

Blessed ones, may the teachings embodied in these words be used as self-preparation whenever you feel the need to strengthen your divine connection with your beautiful individualized I AM Presence. Believe me when I tell you that meditation and contemplation upon the higher energies of your God Presence are far more important than the outer search for happiness and harmony, for beloved ones, this kingdom already resides within you! This fact has been mentioned many times before, yet due to its importance, we feel the need to continually remind all spiritual seekers: If you would only look within, your search would end, even before it has begun! 

Dearest ones, I love you with all my heart and I pray that the mighty Ascension Flame guides your shining spirits ever upward, prompting each one of you to rise and stand beside those of us who have gone before you, rather than feeling content in sitting at our feet. The more receptive you become to the divine beam of pure, electronic, light substance that is constantly directed into you through your silver cord, the more confident and trusting you will become toward the God Presence that enfolds you at all times, and that sustains your physical existence on this planet. Yes, God waits beloved ones, but as he waits he sends forth a silent and mighty call:  

'Children of my heart, I AM always with you. Awaken to my Presence and re-enter that glorious, cosmic temple of great light, where you shall be anointed as one who has returned victorious! Come! Come!  Come!  I await your return!' 

Beloved ones, during the course of the coming week give the following invocation/ benediction before or after you begin any period of meditation and contemplation: 

Beloved great universal Presence of God, I AM, by your power of divine love and by the authority of my Holy Christ Self, I thank you for illuminating my consciousness, for the grace of God that is always with me, and for the blessed opportunity to be in embodiment at this time in Earth's evolution. I AM grateful for the ability to recognize when I have misused your holy and sacred energy, and for the strength and self-determination to forgive myself and others. May I remain always, on the spiritual path, consciously endeavoring to be more alive, alert, awake and active in my mind, body, feeling world and affairs, thus becoming one with the Cosmic Christ. For this I AM most grateful and I thank you, my beloved I AM Presence! 

Remember always your divine heritage, for the richness you will discover in this remembrance shall set you free forever from any of the human chains that bind you!

I AM and always will be your brother in the light,

Kuthumi