IS IT A LIE?

The foundational principle of reaping and sowing is at the heart of Living on the Spiritual Basis, unfortunately, many pay it nodding acceptance and then fail to demonstrate. The planting of a crop does not begin with the sowing of seeds. Soil preparation, purchase of supplies, scheduling labor etc along with a myriad of smaller details are required before planting ever begins. Additionally, after the seeds are planted vigilance and nurturing are necessary to assure a successful harvest. In short, labor and patience is required from start to finish.

The curious concept of a “fast food” God is at the heart of the dilemma. Many, albeit most, wish to simply stop at the speaker/microphone, place their order (prayer), pull up to the window and receive their boon (demonstration) for a few pieces of silver, having done little or no spiritual work. Having allowed the fields of their consciousness to lay fallow, where wild resentment, fear and morbid reflection thrive unchecked; they wonder why they fail to demonstrate, why the meal has no savor.

God can and does act instantaneously when warranted, but consider the demonstration of the spoiled child. Its every whim is met, yet it is never satisfied, demanding more and more to have it “their way.” Having no concept of what is truly required to meet every request, they are only interested in themselves, their desires, harmony and peace an illusion lasting only until a new request surfaces. The spoiled child is restless, irritable and discontent, and will never know serenity.

It requires time, patience and labor for the true crop of spiritual consciousness to come in. The implements employed are prayer and meditation, the seed love and guidance from God, the fields watered and fed with consistency, willingness, service and an open heart. The promise is that if we steadfastly, in the face of fear, clear our fields of the negative and poisonous, plant and tend the crop we truly desire, we will reap in great measure, the storehouse of our consciousness overflowing with poise, peace and true purpose.