I have found this week to be a huge shift in all things about and around me in all relationships. Evil ones no longer have the will to go on. I have a renewal of energy and influx of spirit.
I have made great insights at a class in Divinity School where how I would solve problems by internalizing them and making them my own is an amazing way to heal the mind body and spirit. I used this in cmy career in computers but in retirement have found that the same can be applied but DO NOT TRY TO INTERNALIZE EVIL TO UNDERSTAND IT!
Look for God's message of Divine Love in all things and use that. Keep the focus positive and use always for areas of self improvement before being critical of others. Listen carefully especially those that offer a message in innocence.
I want nothing here but to build the Lord's Church on earth (the Heavenly city of New Jerusalem). I don't look for followers. I look to challenge how YOU look at your faith and how YOU find fellowship with other Christians.
I don't just know about Jesus Christ from the Bible but have and intimate relationship with Him -- He guides me in all things supplying an influx of Love and Wisdom. It's up to me how I make use of it. These days I am VERY CAREFUL of how I choose my words and look for the tinyest detail of errors, including spelling mistakes. Also, when I misread a word, I make note of that in my journal.
Showing respect to others by considering what is being said TODAY is a constructive way forward. Asking questions is a constructive way forward. I take this forum seriously and consider it part of my teaching ministry. Mocking behavior will be rebuked with a crack over the knuckles, if that's what you are used to. The Lord has shown me that I can make mincemeat out of a fool and his words. And here, I get to ponder where and when to strike. Shoot your mouth off, expect a nuke.
I'm always looking for discussion on personal testimony on finding a closer relationship with God. This will lead to healing and growth of the individual spirit and an open way to share and get feedback. I display my beliefs with a strong foundation of belief and fatith in a charitable way. I know for me that statements I have made in the past were a large part of the transformation process from the material to spiritual world. I had 'power' then and could get when I want when I wanted it and don't get in my way.
I'm finding that in the last few days, with the Bible open next to my keyboard and my journals and notebooks handy, I have my new office layout complete and am ready to report for work.
In short, look for the Divine in all things, especially the things you love most. Believe me, if you are acting the fool, best be prepared for humiliation.
***I don’t just know about Jesus Christ from the Bible but have and intimate relationship with Him ***
I thought that the Swedenborgians have sojourned past Jesus, so that the Bible is relatively unnecessary.
***The Lord has shown me that I can make mincemeat out of a fool and his words. And here, I get to ponder where and when to strike. Shoot your mouth off, expect a nuke.***
Thanks for the warning. Do you get to speak as God these days or have you relinquished that task to others?
***I’m finding that in the last few days, with the Bible open next to my keyboard and my journals and notebooks handy, I have my new office layout complete and am ready to report for work.***
You mean that you don’t have a real job?
***Believe me, if you are acting the fool, best be prepared for humiliation.***
Good advice. How well do you take it?
Thank you Dave. Good post.