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The Temple of Mercy and Compassion

January 1, 1999

My beloved Friends of God's Magnificent Sixth Ray,

Out of the light and abundance of my magnificent Fountain of Peace and Spiritual Healing, through my gift of divine love and illumination, I offer you greetings and salutations from my great city in the southwestern part of these United States. Sweet beloved children of God, I come to you on this, the first day of a brand new year, to share with you good news! Each and every day is a gift from our Father- Mother God and as such, it should it be cherished and nourished throughout each and every new day.

Beloved ones, delight in the manifestation of the Light that flows through my Ray bringing to your beings and worlds the profound peace and perfect harmony of the Great I AM. Yes, the last few years have, at times, seemed turbulent and fraught with many obstacles to maneuver around. Throughout those times you may have often felt like a tiny ship tossed about in the sea, wondering where the Master of Ship could be. Where was he or she, the one who could return you to the straight and perfect course that you knew would calmly flow through still waters?  

Many times we have asked each and every one of you to step out and walk upon the waters of your unruly and chaotic emotions to assist in your ongoing spiritual development. Very often you felt it was too difficult to safely cross, because at that moment, you had forgotten the magnificent bridge we built together of faith and trust.  

Was it that you doubted, just like my fellow apostles did, that the Master was not nearby, paying attention to all your needs and without him you would surely die? Did you feel like Peter when Jesus called for him to cross the water? At first my blessed friend and companion could accomplish what was asked of him, but when his attention wavered, he was unable to remain focused. The minute he looked down, he started to fall.

Beloved ones, what happens to the strength and power of your faith at times such as these? Is it that you are overcome by your troubles and concerns? Do you not know that, those of us in the Higher Realms, constantly keep our arms outstretched for times such as these, just as my beloved brother Jesus did for us so very long ago? I remind you dear chelas you always have been, and always will be, safely wrapped in our loving embrace. Know that through God's Love for you, you shall not perish, nor shall you fall!  

Be assured, you will begin to come to know the peace of my Ray, beloved sisters and brothers in Christ Consciousness, during the next twelve month period as I share with you my knowledge. But first you must become still enough, for long enough to feel, hear, see and touch the peacefulness that already surrounds you every moment of every day. The affection shown by a parent to their child, the patience someone has shown you or you have shown a fellow traveler, each drop of rain or snowflake falling from the heavens, the birds singing sweetly soaring high overhead, the silent look from a stranger reaching out for the comfort your smile can provide, the loving and gentle touch you place upon a friend's shoulder when they are troubled or weary. It is during moments such as these, beloved ones, that the perfect peace and love of our Father-Mother God can be found!  

Be still for a moment! See, hear and feel the the Sixth Ray. Know it is a part of you for ever more, if you will but nurture it. Throughout this coming year, choose to be the instrument of that touch, thought, deed on behalf of God's Flame of Peace or will you stifle your responses to others, as opportunity after opportunity passes you by?  

Whatever the circumstances of the moment may be, know we are here waiting for your each and every call for assistance and, upon receiving it, we shall be with you in an instant. While you wait, blaze the Violet Flame in, through and around your four lower vehicles and blaze, blaze and blaze again my Ruby-Gold Flame in, through and around you for the "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27)  

Peace is yours for the asking beloved ones, but you must become still enough to recognize it and then strong enough to hold it in all situations, under all circumstances and at all times. Right now, for just a moment, breathe in beloved ones. Draw this sacred elixir of the Most High Living God into the center of your being. Hold it deep within you. Now, allow it to radiate outward into every cell organ of your body; into the core of every memory you I every experienced at all levels of consciousness; into your mind and all the knowledge contained within it; and finally into your emotions to release and clear any clouded feelings that are holding you back from the sun of your own God Illumination.  

It is time, beloved ones, to prepare yourselves for this new and glorious year. While you go about the business of our Father-Mother God, anchoring the Flame of Peace, know that the rest of your human family is feeling the release of beloved Saint Germain's Sacred Violet Transmuting Flame. Realize that your sisters and brothers may experience a year not unlike the one you have just experienced during the year now complete. Remember to have patience, to have compassion and understanding. Show others the love and mercy of our Father-Mother God as you continue to feel the effects of the Seventh Ray upon you and those around you this year. Will you rise up and become a Flame of Peace and Healing in the world of form this year and for the many years to follow?

If this is so, then let peace begin with you. Beginning tonight, consciously integrate my gifts to life in your daily activities. Allow God's Peace and Spiritual Healing to enfold your every decision this year. Become aware of God's Perfect Peace the moment you awaken from your nightly sojourns to our Temples. Surround yourself and your loved ones in a cloak of peace as you go about the business of your daily life. Let your last thought every night before you drift off to sleep be of forgiveness. Allow people to come to know and respect you as the Being of Light you truly are. Become the fullness of your Holy Christ Self, claiming victory in every aspect of your life―throughout your four lower vehicles, in every step you walk and in every breath you take.  

In all that you say or do, know you truly are a Child of God, a Shining Spirit of Pure God Light and that all sisters and brothers emanate forth from this same Light. No man, woman or child is your enemy when there is room in your life only for the Light of God that is Eternally Victorious! Be Victorious beloved ones and let the Peace of my Flame fill your Holy Presence forever! Peace unto you dear chelas. Remember always, you are a Lightbearer! You are the Light of the World!

I AM John, the Beloved,

 the Enfolding Spirit for this year.