Deceased Loved Ones

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I remember clearly the night my grandfather passed away. It was night time, and I felt something in my room. I didn't understand a whole lot in the Spirit Realm at this point in my life, but I knew something was there. I remember trying to hide myself by covering my face with my blanket (yes, I was in my 20s lol)...as if that was going to protect me. After a while, the feeling went away and I was able to emerge from the blanket. A few minutes later, the funeral home called looking for my mom, and I learned my grandfather had passed. I knew at that moment, he had come to say goodbye.

This wasn't the last time I had visitation from loved ones no longer with us. Every once in a while I will feel my grandmother's presence (my mom's mom). She was always my encourager, and when I need her, I can sense that she is there. Sometimes, I feel my grandfather (my mom's dad) when my mom is going through things, and I know his spirit is there to give her comfort. I've even seen/heard my sister's miscarried children. I remember distinctly hearing a child call my name one day when I was home by myself. I thought it was my youngest niece, except it was a young boy's voice, and after making sure my niece wasn't really around, I realized it was one of my sister's children she just hasn't had a chance to meet yet. I'd like to think it was a comfort to her to know someday she'll be reunited with them.

I had it drilled into me by religion that those visitations are negative and evil and should not be entertained. I choose to look at them as gifts sent by God to aid us in times of need and when we need comfort from those which hold a deep meaning for us. My favorite scripture for a long time has been Hebrews 12:1, which says, "Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off the sin that so easily besets us and run with perseverance the race which is set before us." Those "great cloud of witnesses" are the people that have gone before us and are now cheering us on in the Spirit Realm. To me, God is so gracious, He allows us to still connect with our loved ones knowing we need their encouragement, support and love from time to time.

I will add, I do believe there's a difference between seeking out our loved ones and acknowledging when they visit us on assignment. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in wanting our loved ones back with us, we cross into what I consider a danger zone for us. My loved ones aren't the ones to seek when I want answers to my problems. I have God for that, and since I consider Him to be the one sending them, why go to the messengers instead of the one who sends the message? I do, however, appreciate when He sends them to remind me of not only His love for me, but theirs as well.

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