“Love and God are the same, and when, from any cause, you hate or do not love, to that extent you shut God out from your life.”
I read this and it hit me like a freight train at full speed. Such a simple phrase yet it had such an impact. Wherever we want God to be, express Love, and whenever we hate —any negative though or action towards another — God is not present.
For years I wanted God in my life. I prayed that I could be a silent beacon for his Love. Wherever I went I wanted people to feel Gods presence, not from me, I wasn’t looking for attention, it had to be anonymous. I just want people to feel God’s Love. That is until I read this phrase and it became clear. Simply, God is Love and, inversely, Love is God. God IS Love. I thought about this for a moment, then I realized how simple it is to have God in my life — just feel and express Love. Have loving thoughts, do loving actions, in ALL situations and to ALL people. I realized that if I wanted others to feel God’s Love I couldn’t do it anonymously, I needed to express Love through kindness, simple words, my actions and thoughts. It doesn’t have to be through grandiose actions. Simply be kind. Simple kind actions and words like smiling at someone, saying “Hello” or “ Have a nice day” can change a persons mood. Doing simple actions like holding a door open for someone, letting them lane change in front of you while driving, and, if someone makes a boo boo, smile and wave (with all 5 fingers) instead of getting angry. Why not bring God — Love — into every situation.
I realized this was easier said than done at times. But when you falter, recognize it and express Love. I have found that as I continually correct the hate I express, my behavior is slowly changing to expressing Love instead. Acknowledge yourself for recognizing the negative thoughts or behavior and be proud of your growth. It’s a process and it will take time and a little effort to change.
Now, their are benefits to expressing God’s Love. This Divine Love is the greatest healing energy there is for others, the world, and for yourself. As you continually channel this Love through you, you may start to feel a balance between your mind, body, and spirit and you’ll be channeling this healing energy through your own body. Try it and observe the beneficial change in you and the world around you.
Namáste
Love it ! Congratulations!!!