Faith- Angi

Faith- Part 1- Book of Romans, Chapter 1

I have been meaning to read the book of Romans for a few months now.  I studied it in school 10+ years ago (but I didn't pay attention), I knew it was written by Paul.  I have a personal connection with Paul, I felt it when I was in Rome and toured a prison that he was kept in while he was imprisoned for two years (I will have to add the pictures later).  I was thinking about the topic of faith and funny that I didn't have to get past the first chapter to get the focus of my message.  Did you know that Paul trusted Spirit to deliver his messages?  Just as I do... and when I write here, I try to harness the confidence and ability that Paul had with Spirit when writing the letters to the followers, when I write to you (as the followers).

Faith is something that many of us struggle with, mostly because it is greatly misunderstood.  You may have heard- faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains... well, what does that mean?  You can look at what it's simply saying: a little bit of faith can do a lot.  That is not all though...

This morning Jehovahs Witnesses came to the door and talked to Eric and gave him some pamphlets.  I was asleep and normally I would tell them I'm not interested, but now I am glad Eric took these papers because I found something in there interesting: remember: many paths lead to the same destination, so what they have some crazy ideas, all religions have some crazy ideas!  But this is not important.

I don't know specifically what Jehovahs Witnesses believe, but I know one thing they talk about is that God has a name (Jehovah).  It kind of makes sense that he is not just GOD, but he has a name so that we understand that we should conversate with him.  That is why I started doing this blog, so that I, and any one who reads, can have a daily connection with God.  Just calling God by a name helps us have a more personal feeling of him. Now the Bible I have says that his name is literally YHWH or Yahweh (or Yah for short).  I am not sure where the difference in the name came from, but the point is not that you call him the RIGHT name but that you have a personal feeling of him.  Jehovahs Witness' say the name Jehovah literally means "He Causes to Become" so when you call him by this name you are putting him first in your life and you have faith that your life is in good hands.  I like that idea.

Those of us who communicate with people after they have deceased KNOW, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that there is life beyond this human reality.  That is comforting (and yet awesome when realizing that for the first time) because in our lives, we try to figure out everything like it is our job.. but we can't figure out the after-life can we?   I don't even try to run my own life anymore, and man, that is a lot of stress lifted from my shoulders! Paul lived according to the Spirit and was imprisoned... I pray Spirit doesn't lead me there!

I have faith in God being first in my life and know that this will move mountains in my life.  In the tarot, mountains symbolize spirituality to me, so if you have a little faith, you can trust that God will provide you with a lot of faith.  I am not sure how much more faith I can have.. I started out smaller than a mustard seed a few months ago and I can say many mountains have moved already...  but that is not the point of having faith.. you have to do something with it...

...now I feel Spirit leading me to write.  It is hard to think about because people may look at me and say, well who is she to write God's word?  Well, I believe Paul was a murderer before he found his faith.  What kind of person do you have to be to be trusted that you are speaking the word of God (Many preachers do it every Sunday!)?  I am confident that what I write here is Spirit driven, but I was worried that people would not believe me or listen if God gave me a huge message

Well, Paul says to them that faith is trusting that the Spirit works through you.  So don't worry about how, when, or why... just that it is so!  Paul wrote Rome almost 2000 years ago and I am just now getting this message? Hopefully people won't need 2000 years to use what Spirit moves me to write, but if that is the case then OK.  But that doesn't mean to not do it because YOU don't understand what will come of it, or who will be affected, or how long it will take!

You are here on earth so the Spirit can work through you... that is all!  You have to connect to this thought (You have to do this in your own ways)!  If you are trying to lead your own life, it will not work out well for you, it will be a constant struggle until you surrender!

Message of the Day- Angi

Good day, fellow earthlings (or whatever you are, haha).  So, yesterday I received contact information, from a friend, of someone who is filling positions down here in Tampa.  This is not the first lead I have followed... I drafted the email, attached my resume and hovered over the "SEND" button thinking... did I dot all my t's and cross my i's (backwards, I know).. I said, I am going to go pull a card before I send this off.

I pulled the Ace of Wands which means (to me) God handing you a new job, reach out and apply for new jobs.. WOW!

Quick little prayer (God, if this is what you want for our family, let it be so) and ...SEND!

We'll see what happens, but really, it doesn't matter.  With a message as clear as Ace of wands it didn't really take any thought to hit that button and just trust that God is in control whether I get the call back or not is not important.

You see, these other positions weren't what God wanted for us.  There were lessons to be learned first.  They would not have been right even though we were struggling and thought we knew what we needed (me to be working).  See, the word NEED is a funny word.. turns out we are still alive and we have not starved yet and our bills are paid (sometimes late, but PAID). Funny how our finances all of a sudden are doing really well now that we are living by following God and yet more doors keep opening.  I have always heard all these cutesy sayings about if you put God first all other things will follow, and similar thoughts, but they aren't joking, it is so true.

How do you ask God if what you are about to do is right for you?  Do you ever feel like you are about to make a big decision and you are not sure you should?  You may not like the idea of using a tarot deck, so what do you do?  You are about to hit send and need a quick answer.. what do you do? Meditation is the most pure way.  Meditation is like prayer except instead of asking God for things, you shut up and listen. On the outside it looks exactly the same. First, pray that God gives you a clear answer, then ask the question and listen... what is the first answer that comes to mind?  Don't doubt it, you have asked God to answer you and he did. 

I have a hard time meditating with these kids running around.  I like to use Tarot for many reasons.  For you, there are many options besides Tarot.  The important part is to pray first!  All that matters is that you find your way to communicate with God and receive his guidance in your daily lives.  Whatever it is that you feel spiritually comfortable with and enjoy using.

God loves when his children talk to him (prayer) but he LOVES when they LISTEN!!!!

Message of the Day- Angi

I have not done a message in the last few days because I am going through a huge transformation in my own life right now.  I have been told many times that I need to work on my expression, stand my ground, stand for what I believe, say things instead of suppressing them.

You notice when you do that you make enemies?  Well, that is OK, the time is now for me to not hold back.  Sorry if you are on this list.  Maybe you are on the same boat as me... well it has a leak and is sinking.  So grab your life jacket (GOD) and jump in that rocky water (difficult emotions) and swim to that oasis island (once you have expressed all you need to).  The people who need to be in your life will be on that island with you and the ones who aren't shouldn't be anyways. 

Who is that person that you are not expressing what you need to.. would you want to be stuck on a desert island with them?  Didn't think so.  The lessons were given.  Time to part ways so you can reflect and learn from them in order to better yourself and improve your life.  Thank them (even if just in your head) for their lessons and move on!

You think but....... my finances... but we're family... but this..... but that... God will support you, even if it's difficult, you will come out stronger in the end.

Trust- Angi

Before I went to sleep I a pulled a stone that said 'something is coming to an end.'  It made me think of the Tarot as there are a few cards that mean this also.  I don't ever take 'the end' to mean something bad. I thought for a moment about what it is that might be coming to an end and several things came to mind.

 I went to sleep with the confidence that I would find out while dreaming.  Before I sleep each night I pray something like this:  "Please allow us (the whole family) to get a restful nights sleep and may our dreams be only positive and helpful.  Please protect us and our home while we sleep."

Row row row your boat, gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily merrily...

Life is but a dream!

Have you ever had a dream within a dream?  Have you ever been dreaming and realize you are dreaming?

Who's to say you aren't dreaming right now? Prove you aren't (you can't)!

Last night I was dreaming and it was like a regular dream, random events, etc. like normal.  All of a sudden I was in the presence of a guide/angel/ascended master/teacher (not sure yet which one-doesn't matter) and she was an Indian woman (country India) who spoke English with a very strong accent.  All of a sudden I knew that I had been asleep and dreaming and that I still am, but she is there to give me a message for my waking life.  It was like I was awake Angi with my conscious brain, but in a dream and aware of it.

This has only happened to me before when lucid dreaming (more on this later). BUT THIS WAS DIFFERENT!

So what did she have to say?  First let me tell you what it felt like.. I felt like my body was really warm and full of electricity like I myself was electrical.  I think that is what it feels like to be a spirit.  I could see clearly like when awake, not like how it is in a dream usually.  Colors were very vivid.  She was wearing red.  She did not feel familiar to me.  I felt like she was very wise and I feel blessed that she came to give me a message as if saying I have achieved something special to be at this point in my spirituality.

When I meditate and am at medium training it is not that clear, it is actually less clear than my regular dreams. but this was like extremely clear.

Then I went back to my regular dreaming.  I said, "I know I am dreaming again." The moment had passed.

The message was for me personally, but maybe you can get something from it: TRUST.  She had a whole message but all I can remember is TRUST.  I will expand on this later on today as when I wake I ask to be reminded of my helpful messages when they are needed.

Update: sometimes you aren't reminded by your own brain, sometimes there are SIGNS to remind you.  I look for these throughout each day and I just found my reminder about TRUST.

TRUST that you are exactly where you need to be right now.  I keep regretting that when I was 20 I had a deck of Tarot cards and if I had only used them regularly then I would be so good at this by now.  Well I am where I am supposed to be right now.  And so are you.  But don't STAY here.. keep practicing and learning!

Message of the day- Eric & Angi

Tarot- Rider Waite Deck

Magician Reversed

Angi- I personally think we should strive to live in the positive and the reversal may be where you are currently but you should use the upright meaning to see where you could be and consciously work toward that.

Eric- Today's message is a combination of my dream from last night and this card which shows you may lack seeing the Light is working currently in your life.  The Light works differently for every person.  Be accepting of what others have to offer you.  Although, it may not be in a conventional way according to your beliefs, use your intellect to translate it into your own life. People may be critical rather than accepting, but understand there are multiple paths to the Light of God.  We all cross paths for a reason.  Whether it is for healing (emotional / physical) or to learn a lesson.  Either way you must remain open to each person that enters your life to take the next step toward God. 

Angi- Strive to be someone who trusts that God will work through you: but did you know that you have to actually do some work your self and don't just walk around all day knowing you have faith and are not living like it.  What do you DO each day that is a positive testament to your character? What would people say about you if they were to describe you?  You can't change completely overnight, but just for today try to be a better version of yourself. Imagine the difference that will soon be made if you start to do that each day.  What do you have to contribute to the world?  What are your gifts/talents?  Whatever they are, ask that God help you use them for his will.  Did you know if you do, you won't have the problems you may be having in your life right now?  We have problems when we go against what we are supposed to be doing.

God Given Gift- Angi

Hola! For the launch of our page I am going to do a quick message.

If you want more background on my messages, please refer HERE. (Opens new Window)

TAROT- Rider Waite Deck

Ace Of Cups 

This is an amazing card to be given.  I know this card is appropriate for me but what is it referring to in YOUR life, please comment below and let me know!

Traditional meanings: Ace of Cups shows a hand coming out of a cloud holding a large single cup.  When I see the Ace suit, I automatically say something is "God Given" because this is what I have learned to be the hand of God.  Cups represent emotions.  The cup is overflowing, therefore: whatever it is you want with all your heart is being given to you by God.

Angi's intuitive message: I see this card as a new beginning of Faith for us.  I am beginning my journey to bring these messages to you which requires a large degree of faith; and you are newly reading them and applying them to your life, and so it is a new way of Faith for both of us. 

For now, simply take comfort in knowing that there is more to this life than you may have thought so far and completely absorb just that for today.  

Something being given directly from God is a very powerful thought even if you aren't sure you believe in God at this time.  Or maybe you do know of a God existence, but don't feel a strong connection at this time.  

If you have a strong faith, this is about what you want most in your life happening for you!

My Summary:  God is giving you the beginning of a wonderful gift that makes your heart sing.

Action: Think for a second about where your faith stands.  Now think for a minute where you WANT your faith to be.  Now ask for it to be so....  And so it is!  It's that easy-peasy-lemon-squeasy!