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I've never been one to limit God. I've been saying the same thing for years that Oprah was quoted (and shown saying on one of her shows) about feeling as though we need to take God "out of the box". I believe He is just as the Bible says He is, omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent. I do not keep God "in a box" by saying He only spoke to prophets in Bible times or that He can't talk to me or anyone else, if its His Will to do so.
I have a great solid Christian friend who told me God grabbed her up by the head of her hair and led her to the alter when she got saved. Was she hallucinating? I don't believe she's delusional. I believe that God did that. We keep forgetting that God is Father, Son and Holy Ghost. He has three personages so He can save us, talk with us, and be there to reach us, where ever we are.
Years ago in several 12 step recovery programs I was a part of, I learned that if I read a book, watched a movie or TV show, heard many opinions during a group therapy session, to take what I could use, and leave the rest. That teaching resonates within me to this day. I can watch Oprah, read Tolle's New Earth book, etc and take what applies to me and leave the rest. The real reason for this I beleive is that the Holy Ghost either has me ready at a certain time in my life to accept and understand something, or I'm not ready for whatever He is trying to teach me. To me, it's pretty simple.
Some people get all up in the air over this whole New Earth class that Oprah has going on. I believe God can use that, or any other religion, church, etc to reach His children. I believe that we have been commanded by Jesus Christ to perfect ourselves and become like God (see Matthew 5:48 and 2 Peter 3:11-12). That's really no different than what Tolle and Oprah are teaching. Deny thyself, let go of our ego. There are a lot of "good Christians" unable to let go of their ego. They are back biting and jealous. They covet their neighbors possesions, etc. We all fall short.
My hope is that you will take one thing from what I've presented, as the Holy Ghost guides you. Consider the words here and understand that our spirit is clothed by our body. We are spiritual beings having an earthly experience.
