?Never forget,? said Gideon, ?that the magic is not only in you, but all around you. This Universe is a magical Universe and was designed for our enjoyment and growth. You change your world by changing the way you look at it. It's all a matter of perception and attitudes. We'll meet whenever you want to and chat about things that are important to you. Call on either or both of us and we'll be there. From now on, so long as you always re- member that the Presence is with you, your life will flow in trailing clouds of glory from God Who is your home.?
?How about some more coffee?? I offered. I was so overwhelmed, it was all I could think of saying at the moment.
?No, thank you,? said Gideon.
?Not for me, either,? replied Marla.
Suddenly it had become extremely still around us. Not even a whisper in the wind could be heard. Without warning, the detonating sound of thunder exploded. Instinctively I blinked and in that split-second I found myself alone, holding my half-empty cup of coffee. Gideon and Marla had vanished. I rose from my seat and walked into the kitchen. There,in the sink, I found their coffee cups. Somewhat awe-struck, I stood staring at nothing in particular. ?In trailing clouds of glory. . . .? The words echoed through the hallways and ricocheted off the walls of my mind as I went about preparing dinner.
Now, dear reader, as you and I arrive at this point,perhaps, it's a good time to consider, without a doubt, that each of us has been led here to reflect on this simple truth ? Although our beginnings may end and our endings begin again, throughout all eternity we will be journeying in the everlasting Fields of Forever.
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Gideon quipped when I returned.
?What do you mean?? I asked.
?Well, not too long ago, a friend of yours was visiting and you offered to make him some coffee. You couldn't figure out why it was taking so long until finally your friend noticed that you had forgotten to plug in the coffeepot. Then there was the time when you forgot to Journey in the Fields of Forever fill the pot with water. Do you want me to continue??
?No,? I laughed. ?I guess I'm like the absent-minded professor. Those were just minor oversights. In the big picture, they're lost in the fabric. Let's get on with more meaningful things ? like how does one get closer to God??
?Marla,? Gideon winked at her, ?I've never seen him so anxious to learn. Have you??
?I can feel his enthusiasm, Gideon,? she answered. ?I think, if he pays attention, what he learns here today might stay with him for the rest of his life. But let's not keep him waiting.?
And thus I was granted a legacy of wisdom that was to serve me well ever after. ?In the first place,? Gideon stated,?God is not a person, a place, a time or a thing to be found. God is everywhere, every when and everything. God is the Presence that pervades every part of the universe from the largest star down to the tiniest atom. When you become aware,looking for God is like a fish searching for water. You'll know that you don't ever have to search because you've always been surrounded by God's Presence.?
?I remember, years ago, hearing something like that from God Himself or Herself. It must have been another one of those dreams that seemed so real.?
?That wasn't a dream, John. God spoke directly to you and explained some of these things. You probably have just forgotten.?
?God spoke to me? I'd never forget if God spoke to me.?
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John Harricharan has sinced written about articles on various topics from Web Development, Religion and Web Development. Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business consultant, John Harricharan is the author of the award-winning book, "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat."
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