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To All Who by Increased Faith Would Mount the Walls of Imprisoned Being:
When the heart cries out to God, even though the life pattern of the individual may have functioned continuously at human levels, there is a response of faith that embellishes and assists the germ of light reality that is in the heart of each one, planted there by God and nourished by him.
I AM Archangel Michael, and I heed the calls I hear from humanity for assistance in developing and sustaining faith. Men are often cognizant of the moments they have indulged themselves in undesirable human projects. Rather than entertain angels, their memories return to the sordid aspects of life; and, in a sense of guilt or regret, their moods change to an almost piteous state.
Hearts of light! Faith does not manifest from a pool of guilt; and goodness, joy, and divine happiness do not come forth from the negative facets of life.
One of the wise followers of our Lord said that the damnation of those who say, "Let us do evil, that good may come,"1 is just. We support Paul's observation as an axiom of grace; for the grace of God that abounds within you - that can be evoked by an act of faith, by a belief in the implanted goodness - will mitigate and cast aside not only the karmic tendencies but also the karma of those who diligently submit their lives unto his keeping.
If men and women are not content with godliness, there is always a possibility that they will seek the fleshpots of Egypt, that they will turn to the world for that endless variety of human nonsense which, like an ugly weed, chokes out the little flowers of grace which seek diligently to rise.
In most cases the battle of life is not won on momentous decisions, beloved ones; it is won on the little day-to-day experiences whereby, in turning your hearts unto Him, you find that remnant of grace that can cut you free from the negative aspects of life that never have and never will satisfy the fiery soul made in the divine image.
We consort with little children; we consort with those from higher octaves preparing to step through the veil of birth. But are we not also willing to consort with all, to communicate the energies of faith that we have garnered and to offer them to any soul yearning to be free? What more shall I say?
We have offered the light of our personal Presence to the humblest among mankind as an act of faith in the power latent within them in order that they may perceive, even as they should also believe in, the liberating power that is present there, the power that is necessarily concerned with their well-being, the power that can be called into action, and the power that is the sole brilliance of life, yearning to infuse each monad with the perfect expression that stems from the root of his faith.
What a misfortune it is that men are easily swayed from the Path by those who have not acknowledged the glory of God within themselves, who have failed to apprehend the nature of the Christ consciousness as being a part of themselves, who continually identify with the state of separation. How marvelous it is when the pathway of faith is suddenly revealed, even to the mind, as a mighty shimmering ribbon of light substance connecting the individual with his God Presence. How delighted we are when invited to walk upon that ribbon right into the heart of the devotee and to assist him in the unfoldment of that graciousness of Spirit that will create out of any environment those qualifications of the God flame that infuse the outer expression with the culture of the soul that is within.
As Saint Paul long ago said, "Where sin abounds, does not grace much more abound?"2 Therefore, we know that the compartments of life that men have filled with the rubbish of doubt and confusion can be emptied; and only when emptied can they be filled with true happiness and faith abounding everywhere. The webs men have woven in ignorance have been enlarged by those shadowed ones who would negate or destroy the legacy of the Spirit. But we say that perfect faith can be developed in the Divine Presence and in the divine pattern within the very cells of man's being, and that it brings about a quickening action, an uplift for the spirit and the mind which, if encouraged daily, will create the renaissance of a true spiritual culture and a recognition of the meaning and purpose of life for all.
I AM of the angelic realm; and as an archangel, I offer my momentum of faith to embodied humanity. When sight is obtained, of what need is faith? It is not I who need faith, then - except to give it away - but it is you who require it.
I can by grace tangibly infuse your lives with my momentum in the name of the cosmic hierarchy and in the name of the spiritual helpers of the Christ; for we are all one, serving to unleash the great God-potential in the sons of God in whom it doth not yet appear what they shall be. But when he shall appear, we know that they shall be like him; for they shall see him as he is.3
To encourage the divine vision, then, I say: Let the tangible realities of the ascended masters' realm be a part of your life! You have involved yourselves time on time again in the senseless chimera of glamour and illusion based entirely on human associations. Now let yourselves become involved in the divine romance and in the knowledge of our reality, for we are eager to assist you!
Faith is the holy substance
Light of life from God above
Faith is unvarying evidence
Raying out his heavenly love.
Archangel Michael, hear my call!
Supply the faith to help us all
Rise up now and be complete
Cast down error at thy feet
And magnify our faith.
Faith descends to set me free
Faith moves mountains
Helps all be
Victory's flame of faith.
Michael's praise so great
Overcoming power
Flowing every hour
God's refreshing shower.
Angel faith descend
Love rays without end
Change all darkness into light
All unbelief into faith
By the power of Michael's sword
Release thy cosmic grace.