The dictionary says a fool is someone who lacks understanding. It is true that only a fool would say that there is no God. When we believe there is no God is we have undoubtedly been seduced by the trappings of intellect and the physical realm. If we look to the world for strength, purpose, and support, we can be tricked into believing that there is nothing beyond our experience in this world.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Psalm 119:97-104 Discipline
It is not through intellectual understanding that we follow God. It is through surrendering to the Divine
that we attain wisdom and understanding. Knowing God is not an
overnight process but a lifelong one. Age does not necessarily bring
wisdom, for one who is obstinate may have lived many years, but has not
learned the true lessons of life. We can only hope that each day, in
fact every minute and second, that our mind is open and receptive enough
to learn all of the new lessons before us. When we follow the law it
is a sweet thing because we can rest in the comfort of God’s protection
and in the Truth. 8KQGVYRRHRJQ
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Psalm 138 Self Sufficiency
Self sufficiency is the greatest hindrance to our spiritual development. Many of us believe that through sheer willpower we make our lives happen. But of course that is not true. There is an underlying force that creates life that we cannot explain or control and that is the breath of God. It is that invisible vitality which inspires our being: it is our soul. When we live in harmony with that inspiration from Spirit, we feel truly alive.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Psalm 93 God in the Center
If we think about it for a minute, it is a strange thing that so often we feel distant and removed from God. How is it that we experience isolation from a God who always is, has been, and will be in our presence and in our midst?The one fact is God. All other things are circumstance.- Unknown
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