What more do you want?
By Chaplain Joy Le Page Smith, MA
Within my time here on Earth, events have happened that defy explanation, even gravity! Therefore, as a human dwelling on tera firma, this sees me seeking to know more about God.
Given that fact, the experience shared below is one of several “encounters” that keep me on a quest for knowing what is most important in life.
A couple of decades ago I was awakened by a pressure on my chest and then a “pull, pull, pulling” sensation. Suddenly, I was out of my body and rising toward the ceiling. I said to myself, “I am dying and I feel no pain and no fear.”
This all happened so fast; I didn’t have time to ponder further for a presence was felt from above me at the ceiling. I did not see anyone; yet I knew this “presence” was “an authority.” I was asked a question: “Is there any reason why you can’t go now?”
I knew through and through this was the most important question –ever! Another thing I knew was that I was about to leave Earth—any second now. An answer came instantly.
“Yes!” I said. I thought of something I could do that would make it easier for Gary and our sons once I leave. And, as soon as I said, “Yes,” I went right back into my body.
Obviously my “Yes” was understood and allowed. Being sent back into my body went easy and smoothly. Felt natural.
Once “back” my amazement saw me jumping off the bed. As my feet hit the floor my astonishment was huge!
Looking back on it I know that every second of that happenstance was laden with meaning. Yet, the greatest part of all was knowing that God cared enough to allow such an encounter.
I also knew more surely than ever: there is a God! In fact, a God with amazing power, one who cares a great deal about the lives of humans.
Getting out of this body is easy–when God lifts you out! Obviously, something physical had to be released within my body before my spirit could depart. Perhaps this is the “silver cord” of Ecclesiastes 12:6-7. “Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed . . . and the spirit will return to God who gave it.”
In this experience, it was as if God had asked, “Have you done all you want to do with your Life?”
Following this powerful event my foremost desire has been to be “ready to go!” I want to enter eternity satisfied with what I have done with my life. I might look like a workaholic . . . but not so. I am simply seriously trying to make a difference in the world.
My website at Healing-with-Joy.com is one of the tracks taken since my determined quest to do something worth of “the God who Created me.” Being there for others—particularly those who are suffering—has become what life is all about for me. I have joy in the work and look forward to going to a place much bigger—and far, far greater. Once there, all the “hard stuff of Earth” will make sense.
About the author: Joy Le Page Smith is a Board certified clinical chaplain. Visit her website at Healing-with-Joy.com to view her children’s book, a YouTube video titled, The Little Mountain Goat Who Was Afraid of High Places. On that site you will find many articles addressing life’s difficulties.
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