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overwhelming, but each of us must consider why that may or may not be
true. We must understand the spiritual dynamics are much more intense,
and we too must work through all the problems of life. We must be grateful
to God, and we must willingly participate in a Divine plan—not the plan
the world offers.
Our lives seem much easier having all the modern conveniences and
worldly pleasures of every kind, but in fact our lives are much more
difficult. As we near the time of the final victory, it will be harder to
abandon the luxuries for a simpler way of life.
Purification, or the concept, played a major part in the ancient religions,
because purification is a preferred state. To be pure and free from disease is
a safe, healthy way of life; otherwise we subject ourselves to a destructive
force. Perfect is a desired state of mind; yet imperfect is all too often the
reality, that is, until we realize we can rise above the limitation of imperfect
thinking. However, be aware that knowledge convinces a person that
thinking the way the world thinks is more perfect and perhaps more
practical. Knowledge also suggests that perfection is impossible.
Another way of contemplating perfection is this: we have a choice because
we have control over our state of being, and it is impossible for God’s Spirit
to dwell in an imperfect state. Therefore, if we want a greater capacity of a
Holy Spirit within, we must prepare the place and seek perfection in our
way of thinking. So, our soul is a place where God’s spirit is forever present
to some degree, but we should prefer to expand our capacity. Regardless of
our imperfections or tendencies to be imperfect, our thinking can improve
to the state of perfection. The light of wisdom, not knowledge, is the fuel
for perfection. To such extent we must seek wisdom, and pursue it day and
night. Treasure wisdom as it comes to mind. Accept whatever is extended
and respond with a grateful heart and mind.
God beckons to all of humanity. However, the beckoning comes in a slight
inference, so we must listen very carefully as the spirit within will reply or
respond by desire. The mind is an arena where we/you process thought, but
we don’t originate thought. If you feel this is incorrect try to share an
original thought with someone close to you. You won’t be able to unless
God has provided an original thought. Einstein and others have expressed
original thought, because they certainly didn’t originate those special
thoughts. So, thought comes in the form of motivational promptings, and it
can come from two sources. One source is positive and the other source