SPIRITUAL LIP SERVICE

       What do you believe? People believe in all sorts of things. Conspiracy theories of all kinds abound, aliens in the White House, Elvis sightings, remember, though no one admits to reading it, The National Enquirer sells millions of copies every week. The more curious beliefs aside, many worship at the alter of sports teams, politicians/political causes or even the environment, their ardor equal too and often exceeding that of the most devout church goers. I wish to make no value judgment on anyone’s secular beliefs, only that we have a capacity for passionate belief and commitment to an unlimited number of things. The question then is a matter of priority. I always find it curious when approached by a new student to metaphysics whom has spent untold hours in discussion/debate on a sport or team, politics or some cause but has had only a passing interest in the state of their soul or spiritual matters in general.

     When the time comes, and it comes for all since flesh is finite, where will you stand? Will a life dedicated to secular pursuits and interests be of much assistance when faced with the ultimate and eternal? Is there really anything more important than our connection with God, Our Father or defining the spiritual parameters by which we live?

     Please, do not misunderstand; be passionate, root for your team, campaign for your beliefs and stand for the issues that move you, but do not neglect taking stock, an honest inventory of your life to ascertain where you really stand spiritually.

     For those who belong to an organized Religion, your inventory is just as significant. Do you really believe what is being taught or do you pay it lip service with little passion, attending out of rote rather than deeply held conviction? How involved are you, for we reap as we sow. Are you committed to the beliefs your church espouses, since we always demonstrate belief and commitment by our actions, so how are you acting?

    No one can take stock for us, so begin today to honestly inventory your beliefs, for spiritual honesty is a requisite if we are to find our true voice and place, to know peace, and to comprehend serenity. What could possibly be of greater importance? Oh, and on a personal note, Go Dodgers!