Tuesday, March 31, 2020

His Helping Hand: An Angel Message

Dear Friends,
While unpacking my desk this morning, I discovered a long forgotten prayer card tucked away in an old journal.  Over twenty years ago, when my life was in a state of trusting day by day, this card came to me in an unusual way.  I had stopped by a printing shop in Atlanta to have a color copy of Jesus knocking at the door printed.  A reminder that Christ is forever knocking on the door of my consciousness, hoping for a chance to enter in and give me peace.

To my surprise, the shop owner had a stack of prayer cards on the counter, a free offering.  The woman's picture on the card was full of worry, and I could relate as I had no idea what the future may hold  for me.  Having quit the security of my government job, and making a major move to another state,  I had humbly yielded to what was beyond my control.


So finding this card today seemed significant, a gentle reminder that brings peace and assurance that at this hour of uncertainty our  time is in His loving hands.  God is All in all.  God is Love.  


Do not look forward to the changes
and chances of this life in fear,
rather look to them with full hope that,
as they arise, God will deliver
you out of them.
He has taken care of you before.

Do hold fast to His dear hand,
and He will lead you safely through
all things; and, when you cannot stand,
He will bear you up in His arms.

Do not look to what may happen tomorrow...
the same everlasting Father who cares for
you today will take care of you tomorrow
and everyday.  Either He will shield you
from suffering, or He will give you
unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then, and put aside all
anxious thoughts and imaginings.
                        -Amen

Author unknown

Angels abide in your presence, may you find peace in the stillness today as you seek the kingdom within.

Love and peace,


Rae Karen

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Angel of Depth

Dear Friends,

I hope you are able to find peace in your circumstances by going within and listening to your inner being.  Living fully in each moment in gratitude is a way to overcome any fear.  One day at a time, enjoying the simple things that come your way, for at our core being we are eternal.

Life as we know it shifted abruptly, leaving us all to cope in isolation without the external distractions.  It's as though we are having a time-out to re-evaluate our priorities.  The angels guide to use this time in stillness and contemplation for good spiritual growth. Be an outpouring of peace and love by keeping your prayers and consciousness on high by going deeper.

During our recent move, a loose angel card fell out of a moving box. 

It was the Angel of Depth.

The last thing I wanted to do was to go deep.  There was so much to do with the move, so I just set her aside.   Of course, she surfaced quickly in our new home. 
This morning, I began to see an angel blog taking shape. 

Earlier this week, I had unpacked the photo of a humpback breaching, called Back flip and propped  it up on the counter by the kitchen sink, without any conscious thought. But when the Angel of Depth resurfaced here, my attention was drawn to the powerful whale and how she swims deep in the sea of consciousness, singing her own song of Oneness, but can make a dynamic leap into the light when the time is right.

So for today, I'm going to swim deep, stay mindful in prayer and meditation, and not get caught up in the tide of human emotion.  God's Love fills all space and is forever.  There is nothing to fear...

I'll close with a good chuckle.  Without the washer and dryer installed as yet, our towel supply is low. Last night inspiration came to get out my long forgotten straw beach bag.  I pulled out a big blue towel.  After bathing at bedtime,  I thoughtlessly hung it over the towel rack.

Early this morning a touch of fear was trying to creep in.  I walked into the bathroom, and was caught by surprise.  Without any thought, I'd hung the towel in such a way as to display a large happy ANGEL FISH.   I'd only used the towel once or twice, and forgot all about the powerful image.

I felt a slight rush of angelic humor.

It may seem like a little thing, but in that instant I could see how I am more conscious than I realize, doing things without thinking, that will ultimately bring me a surprising message of joy and peace.  An angelfish!  Imagine that!  As you know from previous blogs, fish symbolism has been playing a big role in having more faith in the unseen. 

Curious, I looked up the symbolism on-line. 

Angelfish signifies that you should be brave and courageous enough to face all kinds of situations that reveal themselves in life... by navigating smoothly through the various currents in the ocean of life with the help of your intuition and imagination."

 And, most of all, our loving guardian angels.

I love the reminders that we are never alone.  Please draw close to God and His angels today.  It will make a world of difference.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

 




Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Friends through Thick and Thin: An Angel Message

Timing was good this morning as Elliot and I left the house.  Down the rural road, the postman had parked and was sorting mail in his truck. 

With a handful of postcards, I crossed the road to greet him.  For a minute, it felt as though I had traveled back in time as I caught sight of a gathering of cows laying down in the pasture, resting in the shadow of the trees.  Several large bovines had teamed up with little white cowbirds, who like sentinels, stood by to keep the pests away.  An angel message to work together in love to watch over and protect each other today.

Angels are God's thoughts winging their way into our consciousness, helping us to find peace and happiness in the midst of turmoil.  What a comfort to know that we can never truly be separated from the love of God, no matter what.

The angels encourage us to reach out and bless someone today, in prayer, thought, or deed. 

Enjoy your day with the angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen

Monday, March 23, 2020

A Leap: An Angel Message


You have been in our thoughts and prayers during this time of unprecedented transformation.  Elliot and I moved to Lake Helen on March 17th, a favorite little town we loved to visit weekly and picnic by the lake.  Through angel guidance earlier this month, an amazing opportunity presented itself out of the blue, so we took a leap eight miles down the road to a lovely place in nature.  Cows, horses,-- an abundance of wildlife is here.  

The first morning, what a delightful surprise when our friendly neighbors came by.  More than a half-dozen wild turkeys were gobbling and grazing in the field next door.  Tom Turkey stopped long enough for me to grab my phone in time to catch him fanning his tail feathers!  I love it!  Turkey represents thanksgiving and abundance, and so I was grateful for this unusual treat.  With no internet service at the time, nature's email showed up daily, parading by our sun room window.





A family of sandhill cranes strolled by with two fuzzy babies.
The babies shown here blend in with well with the grasses, and are camouflaged, those little golden brown fuzzy birds.  A message of new birth, so hang on, and expect the best.

 Psalm 91 is a powerful prayer of protection, so claim what it says, and stay strong.  Love is greater than fear.  And during this time of global transformation, how blessed to be in the presence of unseen heavenly hosts.  The contagion is fear, not the virus...so trust in God and keep having faith that more is going on than meets the eye.  Perfect love casts out fear.

And, a final touch from nature lumbered across the lawn on Saturday morning.  A large turtle, a message to slow down, be patient, and remember who won the race.  Divine Love is the victor.
 
Slowly Elliot and I are getting settled.  With no gas for the stove as yet, I've been cooking oatmeal in the electric rice maker.  Works better than on the stove!   And my old electric wok is cooking up lots of fresh veggies, served with rice.   Angel thoughts pop in on how to eke by until the service is turned on...so it all is workable, day by day.

That's where I keep my focus, one day at a time in gratitude.  So thankful that you are here and blessed by God and His angels as we work together to hold the Light of Truth during this global transformation.

Love and peace and joy to you and your family. 

Thank you, Christ Jesus and all of the Heavenly Host for the infinite loving service you are providing humanity as we make a quantum leap in consciousness by going within at this hour. 


Rae Karen



Saturday, March 14, 2020

Wake up, Alice! An Angel Message


Earlier this week, Elliot and I stopped by Sunflower Park for a photo of the pocket watch from Alice in Wonderland.

Angel thoughts can appear as a recurring theme on your path, in amazing and creative ways that make you stop and wonder, what is going on?  An infinite  life force is always conspiring on our behalf that goes far beyond our five senses.

Nine years ago, Alice in Wonderland  symbolism played a hand when our life was about to move in a new direction.

Out of the blue, characters from Lewis Carroll's adventure popped up in unlikely places, that grabbed our attention. 

On a return road trip home early one morning, the drive-thru was backed up at our local McDonald's--a place we passed by often but never went inside.  Not in the mood to go home and make oatmeal, we had decided to grab an egg muffin breakfast on the run. When we sleepily stepped inside the golden arches, what a wake-up surprise.  Alice in Wonderland was featured in a big way.  The motif included the inner workings of a giant  clock, with large hands ticking away on the ceiling.   The late harried rabbit was featured on a pedestal encased in glass.  Time was the center piece, the daily grind.


Then in 2011, on a winter trip to Florida, the angels guided us to Sunflower Park in the heart of downtown DeLand.  To our surprise, a giant pocket watch with a plaque was a permanent display in the quaint little park. "I'm late.  I'm late for a very important date."   His admonition always brought me a touch of guilt--like I'd forgotten an important meeting.

That winter while house-hunting to see what may be available, in one place, Alice and Wonderland was  featured on the back splash tiles above a kitchen sink.  Not that the house was a right fit, but something was up. 

Back in Virginia, the rabbit hole adventure continued to play out.  At the public library, I ran in to run our books, on the way out, I grabbed a magazine off the free rack.  The cover had this painting of the Pentecost and a featured article, "You Will Receive the Power."
Jean Restout II Penetecost Painting, 1732

 On the ride home, I wondered why I'd grabbed a Catholic magazine, but to my surprise another article, BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE, referred to Alice in Wonderland. The synchronicity, the language of angels, brought a smile as I read:

"At one point in the story, Alice says: "There's no use trying, one can't believe impossible things." But the Queen disagrees, saying: "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." The article went on to say that it is the Holy Spirit who helps us to grasp and believe truths that are impossible for us to accept on the basis of logic alone.

I knew this was true whenever  I had stopped and asked the Holy Spirit to judge things for me because I don't truly know the meaning of anything.  Time and again, this yielding would bring peace and the bigger picture would be revealed in such a way as not to put me in greater fear.

With all the Wonderland clues, we watched the Disney movie.  The ending stood out in particular. Young Alice is tired of the magic of Wonderland, and wants to go back home. The angry Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards are coming after Alice.

 Her only hope is to make it to the door up ahead.

Alice frantically grabs the knob and turns it hard, but the door is locked!

 "I must go home!"  Alice cries, fearful that she is doomed.

To her surprise, the doorknob speaks,  "But, you are already home."  He tells her.

Doubtful, Alice looks through the keyhole.

To her amazement, it's true!  There she is asleep in the shade of the old tree!

Alice knows what she must do!  Shouting through the keyhole, she tries to awaken her sleeping self. "ALICE! WAKE UP!"

The card soldiers are gaining ground. 

"ALICE! WAKE UP!"  Again she shouts.

In the next scene, Alice opens her eyes and finds herself in a safe place that she never left, except in her dream.  The trip down the rabbit hole to Wonderland wasn't real, it was only a dream.

I like that imagery.  Whatever fears may be chasing me down, I must see them as an opportunity to wake up to the truth about me.  The Holy Spirit is the answer to the dream of separation from our loving Creator.  He will help you to awaken and have a happy dream.

"Let me see this differently."

Enjoy your day with the Angels.

Love and joyful blessings,


Rae Karen