Message for Sunday, August 10, 2025
You are Gifted!
Life is not a test to be passed, graded, or anxiously measured against
some cosmic checklist. It is a divine gift—an unfolding experience of infinite
potential. The moment we treat life as a test, we invite fear of failure and
the false belief that we must constantly prove our worth. Spirit has already
declared us worthy; our very breath is evidence of that truth. Just as a flower
is not tested before it blooms, you are not here to earn the right to live—you
are here to express the beauty and uniqueness that is already within you. The
Creator did not send us into this world with the intention of watching us
struggle for approval; rather, we were given this life as a sacred opportunity
to discover, enjoy, and share the love, joy, and creativity that flows through
us. When we release the pressure of “passing” life, we step into the freedom to
truly live it, knowing that every moment—whether triumph or trial—carries value
and meaning.
A gift is meant to be
received with gratitude, not suspicion or stress, and the gift of life is no
different. Every sunrise, every breath, every chance encounter holds the
potential for wonder when we see it through the eyes of Spirit. The soul is not
here to be ranked—it is here to grow, to love, to experience the divine in the
ordinary. The law of Life works through joy, not fear; through faith, not
competition. When we embrace life as a gift, we stop racing toward some
imaginary finish line and begin savoring the journey. Even our challenges
become part of the beauty, shaping us into deeper, more compassionate beings.
So, let us unwrap each day with the same excitement as a child receiving a
present—knowing that whatever is inside is meant for our good, given from the
Source of all good. In doing so, we honor the sacred truth: life is not a
test—it is a blessing, and it was given to us to live fully and lovingly, right
now.
Keep the faith!
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