We have been on the path of spiritual living
for a time and we are now faced with a serious problem or
difficulty seemingly out of left field. What should we do, we have
been following directions faithfully, should we redouble our efforts,
work harder? Isn’t
that usually one of the first thoughts to cross our mind? Even possibly
thinking that we will need to work hard on this, that it is going to
require extra time and effort, spiritual toil to get to the other side?
Actually, nothing could be further from the truth.
As an
old hot dog commercial intoned, “We answer to a higher authority”
(everyone does
actually, some just don‘t realize it, yet). Remembering change is the
natural course of living, we have quietly and resolutely turned to God
and placed the trouble in His hands as well as having taken
whatever action the secular world requires; we've prayed and meditated
as we have learned to do, so the footwork is done. Now the hard part, we
stop and leave the results
to God. When we feel the “do something” urge (which is the adversary Fear at work) begin to creep back into
our consciousness we turn to God in prayer and ask if there is anything
further that needs to be done, that He would have us do, for we are
willing. If there is he will provide an intuitive (God) thought, the
action made
clear.
Our problems and difficulties
require trust, faith for resolution, not spiritual hard work. Living on
the
Spiritual Basis we trust infinite Creation rather than our finite self.
“God can and will solve this problem”, remember there are no small or
large difficulties, spiritually size is non-existent; when in pain and
discomfort, the ultimate solution is always found through our reliance
on a Power Greater Than Ourselves. So, save the hard work for the
garden, relax and enjoy a hot dog, perhaps with some chili on it.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit
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