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Mother's Prayers
 “Jesus Kept His Promise”
Missy's vision of Jesus gets her through a difficult pregnancy and protects her unborn child.
God's Tiny Miracles
During a difficult time, Camille refused to "believe that God was there," yet miraculously finds her life renewed.
After "waiting for 20 years," EB is miraculously healed.
After suffering consequences of poor choices, Karina's miracle fills her with gratitude and determination to be a "fervent disciple of the Lord."
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Letters to Betty
Heike writes from Germany how Embraced By The Light is helping her with her fear of death.
Michael writes how he loves listening to Betty's podcast and is grateful for all her work.
After being bedridden and bullied at 17, Heidi shares that Embraced changed her life, “When the struggles of life threaten to overwhelm I have often gone back to Embraced along with my Bible...to help pull myself out of darkness.”
Heavenly Encounters
“The Paradise of God”
“I tell you, in Heaven you will be thrilled!” Othusitse recounts an amazing visit to heaven.
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 Dearest Friends,
I honor and uplift the women today who give of themselves and their love to bless their families and others.
The world our children currently grow up in is unimaginable when compared to how most of us were raised. Families struggle just to feed and clothe their children, and many heads of households are women. Obtaining affordable housing stresses those who've lost jobs and have become unemployed. Media floods our lives with many things that are not good for our little ones, nor for our youth, and with a clamoring that would distract all from the things of God. Yet these times are perfectly tailored for the spiritual needs of each of us as we live through the cause and effect of what has brought our world to this point of being.
God uses what is and we can learn to do the same. As his spirit children, we can build upon what he has allowed to come into affect for our eternal growth. Yet our trials are not insurmountable! Our Heavenly Father is mindful of each of our needs—he is aware of all things because nothing passes by him without his approval. He knows the concerns of every heart, each desire, longing and pain. He loves you more than you can possibly imagine and in his loving and tender care has given you the perfect blueprint to continue to build upon, with all that you need, to enable you to overcome adversity and succeed in his will—and in doing so, you will be filled with the greatest of love and joy!
My precious sisters and brothers, you have been endowed with the exact expertise and gifts specifically for your life situation, and for the current state of our world. Every part of your life has actually prepared you for now. Every previous event prepares us for future events. Nothing of God allows for waste—and even our trials and errors can be used for his divine purposes. When we turn to him—even our mistakes become spiritual wisdom and strength to help us find our way through all that comes into our lives, both through the blessings and through the storms.
May we hold to God no matter what and choose to love! My prayers are for all who turn to him to find him—for the path to righteousness is not an easy course. I pray for every discouragement to be turned to spiritual strength of faith and hope, blessed with greater ability to love. I pray for each of us to feel our Savior near and partake of his forgiveness and unconditional love. May we walk in the light of his love through all that we are called to bear, knowing that every tear will be turned to joy when we return to him again. Then . . . we will bask in the warmth of his arms and the comfort of his unconditional love . . . this is my prayer in his beloved name, amen.
With all my love,
Betty
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Favorite Quotes
Finding Our Garden Within
. . . the kingdom of God is within you.
(Luke 17:21)
(Click to listen to Betty read this quote or use the player below)
. . . As I got closer to the water the thought came to me that these could possibly be the “living waters” mentioned in the scriptures, and I wanted to bathe in them.
As I approached the water, I noticed a rose near me that seemed to stand out from the other flowers, And I stopped to examine it. Its beauty was breathtaking. Among all the flowers there, none captured me like this one. It was gently swaying to faint music, and singing praises to the Lord with sweet tones of its own. I realized that I could actually see it growing. As it developed before my eyes, my spirit was moved, and I wanted to experience its life, to step into it and feel its spirit. As this thought came to me, I seemed to be able to see down into it. It was as though my vision had become microscopic and allowed me to penetrate the rose's deepest parts. But it was much more than a visual experience. I felt the rose’s presence around me, as if I were actually inside and part of the flower. I experienced it as if I were the flower. I felt the rose swaying to the music of all the other flowers, and I felt it creating its own music, a melody that perfectly harmonized with the thousands of other roses joining it. I understood that the music in my flower came from its individual parts, that its petals produced their own tones, and that each intelligence within that petal was adding to its perfect notes, each working harmoniously for the overall effect—Which was joy. My joy was absolutely full again! I felt God in the plant, in me, His love pouring into us. We were all one!” —Embraced By The Light, pages 80-81
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“Through prayer we bring life to our souls. Not only do we open ourselves to an increased endowment of God’s love and light, but we also call down the powers of heaven to overcome trials. In sending up a desperate cry for help, we call angels down to our sides to fight for our cause by adding their energy to ours. By sincerely seeking wisdom, we open ourselves to impressions which can come immediately or at odd moments and provide keys of knowledge which unlock doors of opportunity. By offering heartfelt gratitude and praise to God, we open up space in our lives for new blessings.”
—The Ripple Effect, page 95
I was distinctly told that all prayers of desire are heard and answered. When we have great need, or when we are praying for other people, the beams project straight from us and are immediately visible.
. . .We all have the ability, however, to reach God with our prayers.
Embraced By The Light, page 104
People often ask me how to pray. Any form of prayer gives us personal moments with God. Even our thoughts can be prayers, especially when we have emotion attached. The words we speak affect the energy around us and so our prayers spoken aloud are powerful. However, silent prayers are heard too and can even progress to a state of continual focus on God. Christ encouraged us to “pray without ceasing,” which is when our hearts are so connected to God that they always hold a prayer. There are times, when whatever the state of our physical being, our soul can be on its knees in prayer.
“God knows beforehand what we need, but he wants us to grow by exercising our spiritual strength and constantly seeking his help in the face of opposition. The world may tell us to rely on our own egos and talents. Satan may tell us there is no God. Our own consciences weaken us with accusations of unworthiness. If we are going to pray effectively we must exercise faith sufficient to blast through these doubts and speak to our Father who is waiting patiently and lovingly for us to reach out.”
—The Awakening Heart, page 97
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“Our bonds with loved ones continue after death as they began long before birth. The love between us is eternal and does not cease simply because we cannot see the departed. Those who have passed to the other side are very much alive—more so than ever—and they are able to comfort us and send us their love.” —The The Ripple Effect, page 190
Many want to know if they will see their deceased loved ones again. Death is but a transition where heaven and earth come together. Though loss is felt here, a new birth in heaven is attended with excitement and joy as a beloved family member returns home from their journey in mortality. We recognize our loved ones not only by their physical appearance, but by their "presence" as well—that identity that emanates one's true nature. We recognize each other and with great joy! When my father appeared to me a year after he passed away, I recognized him instantly, though he appeared much younger than I had become used to seeing him. I was assured with perfect clarity that, not only was he back home, but mindful of me and helping me when needed.
“You too can take comfort in knowing that your family members—perhaps from many generations back—are aware of you and are guiding you at times with unseen hands. God shares out the work of raising and watching over his children. His work occurs at many levels to ensure we are never alone. Knowledge of his plan tells us that our deceased loved ones are indeed our loved ones still. Though our mother, father, child, sister or brother may die, our love for them does not. By this we know that the bonds of love do extend between earth and heaven. By this we have hope and even assurance that family connections are enduring, even eternal.” —The Ripple Effect, page 199
Yes, our families and our loved ones are forever!
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A portion of this answer can be found in Embraced By The Light Prayers and Devotions for Daily Living, July 18th, my prayer: Father, sometimes when I pray for others, I pray believing I have perfect solutions for their problems. While I know my heart is in the right place, I am confident and grateful that you will answer according to their needs and your plan for them, not mine. Bless me always to allow for your will whenever I pray in behalf of others.
Our prayers for others have great strength but can only be answered as far as they do not infringe on others’ free will—or as long as they do not frustrate others’ needs. God is bound to let us act for ourselves, but he is also willing to help in any way possible. —Embraced By The Light, page 105
We can always learn more about prayer. I recommend starting a prayer journal. In looking back I see answers to my prayers, not always expected or even in ways I was wanting, but I see God's hand and wisdom in my life and his blessings. Today I always pray for his will, not mine to be done and I fondly remember the angels around us, helping him answer our prayers. 
I saw angels rushing to answer the prayers. They were organized to give as much help as possible. As they worked within this organization, they literally flew from person to person, from prayer to prayer, and were filled with love and joy by their work. They delighted to help us and were especially joyful when somebody prayed with enough intensity and faith to be answered immediately. —Embraced By The Light, pages 103-104
I love the promise given in Jeremiah: And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)
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Saturday, May 18th
Good Works Bring Me Hope and Peace
The Road back from darkness is seldom easy or quick. Daily effort is required to stay on course, but a whole new world awaits at the end, if we persist. As we pray for help and stop thinking so much of our own misery, seeking instead to serve others, we will find peace in our souls. This service, combined with self-forgiveness and faith that God has already forgiven us, will renew us in spirit and grant us more energy to pursue the opportunities before us.
—The Ripple Effect - page 208
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Father, as I travel through this darkened world, bless me with opportunities to serve you. For when I am in service, I am able to see you in others, and I find light and peace for myself.
Affirmation: I am renewed in Spirit and find peace, hope and light in every work I do. |
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How can I find strength?
