In Hiring the Heavens, Jean Slatter turns abstract expressions, such as "God is within you" and "ask and you shall receive" into something more concrete, more immediate and real. She suggests readers recognize themselves as part of the divine plan of creation and teaches them to simply believe that the "angels for hire" can help them solve problems, both small ("jewel sleuth" to find missing pearls or "spiritual connoisseur" to find a great restaurant) and large ("romance committee" or "spiritual employment counselor"). While written in a light-hearted style, the book is based on the serious concept that everyone is part of "God" and that, like parents, God expects everyone at some point to grow up spiritually and take charge, and that the heavens will support the process if called upon. Using personal stories and real-world examples, Slatter shows how she transformed her life by "hiring the heavens" — and how the reader can, too.
BRINGING HEAVEN DOWN TO EARTH
Do you feel connected to Spirit? I’m not talking about a religious background or affiliation. I’m talking about being connected to the power of the Heavens—and bringing it right down here to Earth to use in your everyday life.
For many people, spiritual connection means going to church and praying. And even though they may believe they have a soul or spirit within, they feel separate from the power of the Universe. They can worship it and form religions around it, but it remains outside of them. Only in times of crisis or noble cause do they feel justified in calling upon that power—and even then they believe the response (or lack thereof) is entirely up to God.
The fact is, even those of us who believe in our oneness with Spirit often find it difficult to envision such a tremendous force as a tangible, viable energy in our daily lives. The idea that God is within each and every one of us may be inspiring, but it’s just pretty prose unless we can somehow get it into bite-sized pieces.
What we really need is a way to make our lives better. To be happier and more at ease, find a fulfilling job, create a great marriage, help our kids, be a good friend, make payments, reduce the stress in our lives. You know, get through the day with as much grace and wisdom as possible.
We need help with the real stuff in our lives—the ups and downs and challenges and yearnings we experience every day. If the power of the Heavens can’t be brought down to that level, then what earthly use is it? I don’t expect to be creating planets anytime soon, do you?
It’s amazing, really. Many of us believe we are divine vessels in physical form, and yet take any mundane human problem, such as a bill that needs to be paid or a deadline that’s too close, and suddenly we forget all about that. We were born with the power that created the world, and yet we fall apart when we have to create a workable schedule! Somehow our true nature gets buried under the constant hum of our busy minds, our busy lives, and our busy fears. Even with all the poetic reassurance of the omnipotent support within us that’s provided by popular religion these days, we still feel alone.
But what if it could be different? Let’s explore a shift in perception that will make your connection to the creative force of the Heavens so real you can reach out and grasp it. One that will turn familiar but abstract expressions, such as "God is within you" and "Ask and you shall receive," into something immediate and real. Suddenly the expansive power of the Universe, which had seemed so impossible to relate to, will be sitting right in the palm of your hand. No longer will God seem like a lofty king choosing among the myriad of prayers drifting His way. Instead, He—and all of the Heavens—will become your ally and confidante, sitting right beside you and supporting your every intention.
In these pages you’ll discover a fresh, revitalized way of looking at spirituality that will ever so gently bring God down to Earth. And consider this: What if that’s exactly where He’s always wanted to be? What if He’s been calling to you all along, reminding you that you are an extension of Him, and that as such it is your prerogative—no, your God-given mission—to take command of this omnipresent power?
As far as I’m concerned, the single most important message in this book is this:
BY DIVINE DESIGN WE ARE CREATORS, AND IT IS OUR BIRTHRIGHT—INDEED, OUR DIRECTIVE—TO JOYFULLY WIELD THE POWER OF THE UNIVERSE.
This bears repeating. I’m saying that we are extensions of the creative energy of the Universe, and that this vast resource is always available to us—without restrictions. I’m saying that the same creative force that existed from the beginning of time is our essential nature. I’m saying that flowing through each and every one of us is a dynamic energy that is ours to use deliberately to create the life we desire. Its potential is unlimited, unbounded—and it belongs to each of us.
When we see ourselves as divinely sanctioned creators, something quite amazing happens. The transformation is unmistakable. Life is lived from a different vantage point. We recognize our authority to summon the vast resources of the Heavens and all of the eager spiritual assistance that’s available for everything we do. We discover that all conceivable tasks can be facilitated and orchestrated, and all conceivable problems can be solved, by our connection to this incredible power. With this new awareness we can shape our lives on purpose, creating joy and fulfillment with such ease that it feels like a miracle. Forevermore our lives can be a deliberate, joyful expression of the infinite Source of all creation and possibilities. Heaven can finally be brought down to Earth.
And it’s really quite simple. It’s as near as your next thought—or even closer. Even if you read no more than the first few chapters of this book, your life can be changed forever.
As Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "A mind stretched by a new idea can never go back to its original dimensions."
Are you ready to have your mind stretched?
