In giving that which we find would be helpful to the entity,
it would be well for the entity to review - in part at
least - that which has been given through these sources
respecting its activities in the manifested form, or in the
body, in the earth; as to its relations to the Creative
Forces, the energies that may be applied in manifesting same
toward an understanding that what is builded within the
experience must be met within the same way and manner. Yet
ever is there before the entity, as manifested in the
material relationships, the opportunity to prepare for the
handling of conditions in the material life; and the
expectancy and the activity should be in accord with that.
For the law is - as from the beginning - that what ye sow ye
shall reap. The seed, the fruit of every act, of every
deed - yea, of every thought is within its own self; unseen,
save by the spiritual import that is put in same. Hence the
spirit, the truth, the 'vitale' that is expressed within
every activity must bring its own reward. Unless it is from
the fruit of the spirit, it must eventually bring its own
husks, its OWN redound, its own doubting, its own fears. For
these are the laws that are unalterable; changing only with
the desires, the will, the import of that as the entity calls
upon and puts the trust in. Rather those sources of
strength, power, from which the soul and spirit emanate. As
the man thinketh (physically) within himself, so is he.
That the entity has within its own experience in the present
sought for that which may answer for those urges that arise
from within, as to its relations with the Creative Forces
that may become manifested in the earth, is shown within the
activities in the manner of life, in the seeking. And he
that seeks shall find. And to him that knocketh it shall be
opened. For having attuned his inner self through the very
act of seeking, through the very desire for understanding, he
has put himself in attune with those Creative Forces that
make for the giving of the increase, the giving of the
understanding of truth and light within the experience of
self.
Ways, means, manners - these only become those things in
which, or those channels through which an entity may
manifest. The beauty of the rose only to those that it
answers to something within is surpassed by the violet.
Neither is the fragrance of one of the creations of forces
that manifest exceeded by another, save when there is an
answering to something within the individual.
That manners, means and ways are imminent in the experience
of this entity has been made manifest. Then, the only way is
that he who has set his hand to the plow and looketh not back
leadeth on toward that to which the ideal, the mind, the
heart, the soul is set. For it must all lead to Him who hath
given, "I am the way." For in Him is the light and no
darkness at all. And since through Him, by Him all things
were made that were made, then in Him is the way, the manner,
the means by which the interpretation of same comes within
the realm of the individual's experience. Just as in the
beauty of the rose or the violet, or this or that of God's
creation, the STRENGTH of that made manifest may SPEAK even
unto the souls of men.
So, as the entity leads on in those things and those ways
that have been or may be chosen, the WAY is open. Do with
thy might what thy hands find to do TODAY! Do this in the
way, the manner that is best suited for the common good of
all. For he that cherisheth the love that is without
dissimulation, that is without favor, that is without those
things of self-indulgence or self-aggrandizement, maketh for
that way that may be opened to self for the greater and
greater understanding.
These be the ways, these be the manners. Study to show
thyself approved UNTO the Creative Forces that thou hast set
as thine ideal; whether in spiritual things, in the material
affairs or in the mental accomplishments. Then act in that
manner that thou mayest stand approved unto same; and thou
wilt find those things that create fear, doubt, envy and
strife will fall away; even as those things that hinder or
make man afraid fall before the light of truth as set in Him.
Let thy light so shine; not in mighty deeds of valor, not in
the seeking of fame for thine self alone, not in seeking
those thinks that would satisfy ONLY the desires of the body,
but in that which may be prompted by the WILL of Him who has
given, "If ye will be my children, I will be thy God." This
is not to Jew, to Gentile, to heathen nor to barbarian alone,
but to all that liveth, that breatheth, that maketh for a
manifestation in material things. And it includes THEE,
then, in thine efforts. For as ye sow, so must ye reap.
As to those things pertaining to an accomplishment in the
experience of the entity as related to that vital force or
strength known as electrical vibration:
It has been outlined for the body that in association with
its labors may there be found that which the entity may use
to make for self an assurance. That pertaining to electrical
welding, electrical furnace, electrical heating; not ONLY in
direct ways and manners and means, but in the electrical
radiations. In such activities may the entity apply self,
through concentrated effort, through the consecration of self
to a purpose. Through making the effort does that to be
attained come to hand. Through or by taking thought alone
thou mayest not make anything manifest, but by DOING
something about that thought. By doing those things that ARE
as a portion of thine experience ye may make the material
manifestations.
Then in those lines study, show the interest, meditate upon
same. What manners or means are used in the present in these
directions? These have a part in the manner of construction
of those things that thou dealest with day by day. Then as
ye consider, as ye meditate upon those things, there will be
shown thee - as has been given - the way, the manner. As is
applied in one law, so in another. Use that thou hast in
hand TODAY! Then TOMORROW it will be shown thee that thou
shouldst do in THAT day! For sufficient unto the day is the
good, is the evil, is the change thereof. Only the spirit,
or only truth, is lasting.
Keep the faith.
We are through for the present.
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Extract to Miss Wynne, compiler, for lesson on Destiny
BACKGROUND
See
470-2 and
470-10.
REPORTS
9/09/35 "Wife's letter: "[
470] asked me to write you, as he
is quite busy, now, getting ready to leave for ..., Mich.
sometime this week. The reading came and he asked me to
thank you for him, very much indeed, as he feels it is going
to be quite helpful. So many suggestions were given, and one
in particular, which so few of us use and that is of using
that which we have at hand, TODAY."
10/12/35 He obtained a Ck. Physical - See
470-12.
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