Alabama, US of A, July 15, 2014.
Teacher: Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “Spiritual Contemplation.”
Message received by Oscar.
Thought Adjuster: “Spiritual contemplation—your effort to draw closer to God—produces many positive results in human life, as it leads to the attainment of the fruits of the Spirit. These fruits are what add the most value, satisfaction, happiness, and peace to human life, both for the individual and for everyone else. Every person gained for the Kingdom—the divine plan—becomes another source of love and kindness for all creation.
However, always remember to maintain balance. Spending the entire day absorbed in spiritual speculations or detached from your immediate reality is not advisable. A person needs to interact with their environment, face their circumstances, solve their problems, and relate to others—in short, to live their life. It is good to dedicate time each day to remembering your eternal goal and cultivating an ever-closer relationship with your Father in heaven, through your Adjuster, but always keep in mind that you will not learn about goodness unless you practice it with your fellow beings.
This is the great mistake of hermits. Certainly, there are times when a person must withdraw from everything to commune more fully with their Inner Master, but once these needs have been met, each one must return to the loving service of others and the co-creative work of manifesting the Father's will. Even when you have attained God's presence and stand before Him in Paradise, at some point, you must continue your journey of eternal service.
The Father does not intend to take over your mind and selfishly demand all of your attention. You are free to use your mind for other things, preferably to improve your life and the lives of those around you in this world. With a bit of wisdom and by staying connected to divine guidance, you will know how to accomplish ever greater and more beautiful things for the glory of the Father and the well-being of others (as well as your own).
The Father does not ask His children to abandon themselves to help others. There is no benefit in relieving another’s suffering if your suffering is left unaddressed. There is no point in promoting the spiritual growth of your brothers and sisters if you forget your own. Only when a person has experienced a bit of God’s love and has begun to love themselves can they truly begin to love others, with a dynamic and wise love. How could you solve the problems of others if you have not first solved your own?
The Father's intention for the lives of His mortal children is that they be full lives, rich in character-building experiences, and filled with satisfaction, joy, and peace. Do what you can to find the fruits of the spirit in your life through the decisions of your mind, and you will be better prepared to serve others.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
Faith is just curiosity tinged with hope — Thought Adjuster.