Final Instructions before "Leaving Earth"

God stands up and goes out onto the deck behind the dining room. He surveys the lovely redwoods and shadows that paint the ground. "I remember the days that I created this azure sky filled with my puffy white clouds, created the plants and animals, and finally created my sons and daughters. That redwood out there was just a vision in my mind that came to be so that they could enjoy it from this deck that reminds them of a tree house."

Simultaneously, He is with us each; He brushes our hair back tenderly; He gives us a good night kiss as we sleep; He lights up a dream of Him and all His gifts. He laughs out loud when He thinks about how we would be baffled by the logistics of Him by each bedside and still waiting for us up in Twain Harte.

"Two more days, my darling," He whispers into our ears as we sleep. We stir but do not wake. 

He looks at each woman's challenges as she prepares to go to the retreat. He knows that we cannot wait on the one hand, but on the other hand we have issues that have to be dealt with before leaving earth for the weekend.

"Will the children by okay?" “My husband needs me to take care of him.”

"Hope I will be able to sleep in a strange bed."

"There will be so many sharing the four bathrooms. I need my shower."

“Where did I put that sleeping bag?"

"Will I be packed and ready when the car pool comes?"

“Will the women like the meals my team is bringing?”

Worst of all, he hears the words of the enemy telling some that they are selfish to leave for a whole weekend. His girls feel guilt about that.

“I know that they will finally realize that times like this are ‘Mary Times’ for them to sit at My feet and hear My voice. The comprehension may not come at the onset, but it will come before they go home. I love it when that happens.”

He knows that some have not been able to come even though it was the desire of their hearts to do so. They have had many challenges pop up…unexpected surgeries…illnesses to deal with…a wedding to attend…and at the last minute having to work. He sees the tears they have shed. He gazes on them and plans how He will bless them in other ways in the days to come. 

"Don't cry, little one.  Watch and wait. I know that you are disappointed, but I know the plans I have for you. Be alert, a different blessing will be yours! Look for what I will do."

God sits back. His eyes are closed, but He is not asleep. He never sleeps. He is thinking about each woman and what she has done to bring something special to the retreat. Everyone has participated in the preparations. He sends out rays of blessings into the lives of everyone.

“I love retreats. As women prepare they set it all up for me. They find a place; they plan the times for each part of the retreat; in fact everyone offers to do her part; I see that every time “my girls” come to a retreat. They do all that they can to prepare a place for Me.”

In an instant He brings the entire plan, set up, and schedule to mind. He knows His part. He will take our plans and apply His miracles to them.

“Don’t worry, my beloved daughters. Pack your bags, and come to me with joy. Leave your concerns behind. You are leaving earth for a while to visit a heavenly spot.  Your arrangements are perfect in my eyes. Your work is done. My work is just beginning. You can sing, pray, enjoy each other’s goodness and gifts  as I lead the band.

‘Watch how I will use what you have prepared for me to my purposes and for your blessing. You will go home knowing that when you say, ‘He is…’ you have seen many examples of who I am to you. Have a nice flight up here. I am waiting, and like you, I am prepared.”

Love God