The Stones of Heaven

"You shouldn't get involved in those crystals! They are evil." Someone very close to me said. Wow! Really? Last time I checked, God created the world and everything in it, including a vast array of beautiful stones and crystals. Do you really think they are evil? Or are they for the sole purpose of decorating ourselves with jewelry, or for making tools with? Well, yes, they are good for those things, but God also gave us stones to heal with.

Everything is made of energy, constantly moving energy. Each stone has its own vibration or frequency that resonates and communicates with the rest of its surroundings. God made gems, and found them worthy of a home in the throne room of Heaven. So if they are good enough for God, they should be of some value to us, yes? If you have read the book "Heaven is For Real", the little boy who has gone to Heaven and come back describes the stones in the walls.

Revelation 21: 18-20 talks about the structure of the New Jerusalem that comes down from Heaven ...

• "The wall was constructed of Jasper, while the city was pure gold, clear as glass. The foundations of the city wall were decorated with every precious stone; the first course of stones was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, then tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh hyacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of the gates made from a single pearl; and the street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass.

Let's look at the healing properties of just these stones for now. Jasper is a trigonal microcrystalline aggregate made up of silicon dioxide. It is a form of quartz whose name in Greek means "spotted stone." It is found in Egypt, Australia, Brazil, India, Canada, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Russia, Uruguay and the United States. Native Americans believe that jasper generates feelings of unity with life and is useful against nausea. In the middle ages, jasper was used as a protection against the bites of snakes and other venomous animals, and against the effects of the poison. (Is it possible that some of the minerals in solution helped the body fight off the toxins? I don't know, but it would be interesting to find out). There are many, many types of jasper, and each has its own unique healing qualities. In general, jasper is a stabilizer. Its vibrations are so stable that they tend to settle a person's energies, and help them to be more balanced and down to earth. If it is worn in jewelry, or placed in ones daily environment, it has a slow, but lasting effect that leads to good health.

Sapphire is a very hard stone that comes in many colors, the most common of which is blue. The rich blue color comes from impurities of iron and titanium oxides within the crystal matrix. The Native Americans believe that this stone enhances prayer and meditation and can stimulate intense states of devotion. (A very fitting stone for God's house!) It is used to counteract deteriorating vision and sight problems when applied as eye drops. (These are made from crystal infusions – the vibration and energy of the stone is infused into the energy of pure water – a little quantum physics – to make the eye drops) Sapphire's vibration is also good for problems involving the ears, nose, throat and lungs. Sapphire has a calming and cooling effect on the body. It is also said to be effective against anxiety.

Chalcedony is a bluish-white and gray stone that is dull and porous, so it can be dyed. In ancient times it was used to make cameos and is used in arts and crafts today for necklaces and rings. (Ok – so it is used for jewelry!) It is seen as a component of many composite stones. This one is considered good for counselors because it helps the client to express what is hidden in the subconscious. Medicinally is has been used for throat, and voice problems.

Emeralds are a deep green form of beryl. Its name comes from the Greek "smaragdos" which means green stone. It is made up of hexagonal prisms and has been found in large deposits in Columbia. It strengthens the heart and blood systems. It will regenerate tired nerves and balance the level of glucose in the blood. It helps to speed cleansing and purifying processes. It is considered a good meditation stone. Throughout history, emerald has been associated with honesty, truth and holiness. Emerald is used to heal imbalances and diseases of the heart.

Sardonyx is a member of the chalcedony family with its most famous type being black onyx. Black is a color of protection (which is probably why clergy wear it). It is considered a stone of inner strength, and is used to help regain strength and vitality after a serious illness. It is very grounding and is often used in meditation with high-energy stones to give a sense of balance. It helps to teach self-control. White onyx can help to lessen headache symptoms and is good for the eyes, especially the optic nerve.

Carnelian, also a form of chalcedony, gets its coral color from iron. It is found mainly in Brazil, India, Arabia, and Egypt & Uruguay. Native Americans use it for clearing the mind and improving concentration. It must be worn very near to the area that you want to treat. Carnelian is warming and will encourage the natural healing ability of the body. It helps to restore energy flow where there is inflammation and stiffness. (I need a pair of kneepads made out of this stuff!) Some say that it is a good stone for detoxing from alcohol and other drugs. It helps to purify and sanctify the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Chrysolite, also called Peridot, gets its name from the Arabic word "faridat" which means gem. It is found in many places around the globe. It was brought to Central Europe by the crusaders in the Middle Ages to be used for sacred purposes. Native Americans have used it to counteract influenza, depression, obesity, constipation, ulcers, diabetes, prostate problems and anxiety. Many references state that it is good for the heart and heart related issues. It is said to act as a powerful catalyst to make a remedy of any kind work better.

Precious Beryl refers to all colors of beryl except for emerald and aquamarine. It is a hard stone made up of hexagonal prisms. It is said to have a good effect on the immune system.

Topaz comes in many colors with the most valuable being pinkish-red. Native Americans believe that it is good for the eyes, the nervous system and the intellect in general. It is called the stone of invisibility because if it is carried in the left hand, one can pass through an area undetected. Golden Topaz is used for urinary & kidney imbalances. Blue Topaz is used to calm migraines, treat overactive thyroid and other conditions in the neck & throat area. Clear topaz can strengthen hair and fingernails.

Chrysoprase, the most valuable stone in the...