What Does It Mean To Be 'Saved'?

I'm sure you've heard that word before. That's one of those words that gets many mixed emotions on the spiritual level.  It's quite the turn off for many but on the other end of the spectrum, it is THE word that best describes some people's perception and experience of life.  So, what does it mean to be "saved"?

This term is used to describe the thing that happens in the Christian faith when you choose to believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins on the cross and has resurrected so that you could gain entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven and Live with God in Eternity.  In this life, if you say a prayer and believe, you have accepted the gift of God's Grace and forgiveness from all sin and you are therefore "saved" from eternal damnation in hell.  Not all Christians are alike.  Not all churches preach the same messages.  But, for the most part, "born-again-Christians" agree that this is the Truth, the ONLY truth and NOTHING BUT the truth.  It's in the Gospel, the Good News, The Word of God, The Bible's passage John 3:16 states:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

And that's it, there you have it! What more proof could you possibly need? 

Well, from the Christian perspective, it makes perfect sense to think of this salvation in such a matter-of-fact manner.  But, for people who were brought up in other religions, in atheism, in skepticism or whose life experiences have taken them on a path with a different view of life, it isn't truthful or applicable in today's world.  I could go on and on about the specifics of the different schools of thought and world religions and mythologies and the celestial beings.  But, I won't.  Instead, I will just ask some questions and let you come up with your own answers or borrow some from someone else. 

Do the words "salvation", "enlightenment", "liberation", "awakening" all mean the same thing or point to the same concept?

In all the different religions and the great influential teachers that have walked the earth and left us with guidance on how to acquire the Holy Spirit and live with God, were their instructions to be taken as directions to the Promise Land?

And is Heaven only accesible after we die?

Or is a New Heaven and a New Earth possible in our present existence?

Does eternity begin Now in this Timeless Everlasting Moment and continue after the physical body dies?

Are we to worship Jesus only and pre-judge all others without ever giving them a chance to shine their wisdom?

Are we to demand worship for our deity as THE way... or are we to study all the different "ways" and see if all streams lead to the same ocean? 

Is it possible that people are stuck on idolatry rather than taking the path Jesus told us to take?

Since Jesus did things completely different than the church in His day, should we think outside the box as well and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit, The Father, and Christ who lives in our heart?

Is it possible that there are other explanations of The Bible that make perfect sense with Jesus' teachings?

Does the 'I am' in "I AM the way, the Truth, the Life..." point to the infinite spiritual being that dwells in each of us when we choose to live connected with God?

Would more people be inspired or turned on to being "saved" if we took into consideration that salvation meant you are getting out of the way and allowing God to take over ...letting go and letting God...living in faith...removing oneself from the system and choosing to reprogram yourself...renewal of the mind...flowing with the stream rather than resisting and swimming against the current?

Thank you for reading :) I certainly love to receive feedback from all walks of life.  I would love to hear what you have to say!

God bless us all....
<3 Jennifer
 

Reality or Illusion? A Glimpse of Truth... or Not?

Is REALITY an ILLUSION?

Here is a video designed to get people thinking about the implications of a holographic world and the possibility of mindbending and manifesting.  What?!  I remember the excitement when the movie The Matrix came out in theaters.  Everyone was talking about what a cool movie it was, with such great effects.  When I finally saw the movie, I wasn't too thrilled about the graphics because I was so focused on the message.  The Matrix film was a modern attempt to awaken the mainstream population to a choice that each individual has, whether to take the road of ignorance and merely survive in mediocrity or choose the path of truth and all the responsibility that comes with it.  "To whom much has been given, much will be expected" as Jesus said.  "With great power comes great responsibility" as Spiderman would say. I had already taken the red pill and had been 'reborn'...but I was still just a newbie on my journey.  I had the idea that this message was going to impact people since it was so clear to me, I thought it would be an "Aha!" for others. I waited for the day everyone would catch on and jump in on the movement.  I would even ask people what they thought it was about just to see if they at least grasped some of it, they didn't. Maybe I asked the wrong people. That was a while back and a lot has happened since then.  But, I am always welcoming those questions that lead us to that sacred space within us where we have been given the power of choice... to connect or not to connect with the Divine realm of consciousness and creation. 

Anyway, I got this in my email and I would like to know what you think about this video that I am sharing with you here.  Is it too far out?  Is it garbage? Is it awesome? Why?

Love & Courage!
JENNIFER <3

The 2000+ Year Ancient Secret to Experiencing Ultimate Success & Happiness… (now documented by science) from Jonathan Budd on Vimeo.


Hello friends!  I wanted to share a video I received today from Jonathan Budd on the secret to success and true happiness.  I think Jonathan did a good job in delivering the message from the heart and I appreciate that he takes the time to make these videos. I know a lot of people watched films and read books like "The Secret" and got excited about this topic of manifestation.  You can bet your life that manifestation is more than just positive thinking or wishing.  Actually, there have been many books and films that came before and after "The Secret" which have delivered the message of hope to the people.  Many people read about this topic and completely misunderstand it.  There are some folks that want this to be the quick fix, magic wand, genie in a bottle solution.  Sorry to break it to you, if you haven't figured it out already, there is no such thing!  Others are too busy taking sides and still practicing the ancient art of pride, so prejudice that they won't even listen long enough before they thump the "Satanic" label on it.  Well, I like to decide things for myself and hope that you do too.  I won't tell you what to believe.  Usually, I find that if you are open enough to hear someone out before you judge or label them, you might end up learning something.  There is wisdom in all of us, everyone has something to offer.  If someone is being courageous enough to bring a message forth, especially one that is controversial, it is worth my attention.  If the message doesn't resonate with my inner wisdom, I simply smile and discard it and continue on my journey.  Many times, I am pleasantly surprised.  Sometimes a message is deep and life-changing... other times it's not. 

Anyway, joy is not something you can fake.  Joy comes from within.   Happiness is temporary and can come and go from one moment to the next.  In our journey to building wealth in all areas of life, it all begins with the invisible and later manifests in the physical realm.  Our vision, thoughts, dreams, beliefs, attitudes, faith and the relationship we have with God are the real keys to paradise.  If you read The Bible, in Genesis, which is the beginning, God spoke everything into existence.  He created man in His image and likeness.  We have within us the power to create.  I am not saying that you are God.  I am not God either.  But we are all God's creation, meaning we all came from Him and have that in common.  Yet we each are different and have something unique to share with the world.   When we awaken to the truth of who we are, which is written in The Bible and in nature and in our hearts, then we gain a whole new set of eyes, a renewal of the mind, fresh insight from the Holy Spirit and life becomes awesome and majestic.  We are eternal beings, souls having a human/physical experience not the other way around.  If we want to address any issue in our lives, we must do so first internally.  You can control your views and attitudes and thoughts and reactions, regardless of external circumstances.  Building true wealth is an inside job and everlasting joy is a byproduct of spiritual well being.  Feed your spirit and all other needs will be met.  These are not just words, they are direct instructions and when followed and applied, you will inherit the Kingdom.  See you on the inside!


Joyful to serve,
Jennifer Orellana