Edgar Cayce Readings, 3213-1

Time and Place: 11:15 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., N.Y.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane; giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
EC: (Without going back over the years as usual with a life reading) Yes, we have the entity here, [3213].
In giving an interpretation of the records of the entity in the earth, and that to which it may attain and how, - these for this entity become quite a question.
Many individuals set question marks after activities of the entity, as to the credulity of the entity as to its purposes and aims.
These we would not judge. For the entity must in itself set ideals. And here we would give that thee is one way, and He has come into the earth and pointed the way for man. He makes intercession for man. They that will call upon Him shall not be left emptyhanded.
Astrological aspects mean very little, from the purely astrological standpoint, save the interest the entity evinces in the occult and mystical things, or conditions.
Do not allow these things to become so as to placate the first things first. For, as has been given of old, "Seek the Lord while He may be found, and when thou art old, thou wilt not depart from Him."
Use that thou hast, and when thou hast applied same, the next step is given thee.
Who would question thy purposes save thine own judgements of same? For, as He gave, "I came not to do away with the law but to fulfill the law." So, the law of the Lord is perfect, it converteth the soul.
As ye call upon him, He will hear. Though ye may wander far away, as He has promised, "I will hear and will answer speedily."
Remember, as was given of old, "Think not who will descend from heaven to bring a message, or who would come over from the sea that ye may hear and know, for, lo, He abideth within thine own heart - there is today set before thee good and evil, life and death - choose thou."
That thou art conscious of being aware of life, of its troubles, of its joys, of its sorrows, of its peace, of its fulfillment, should indicate and make aware in thine own consciousness the glory of God, that He is mindful of thee. And, as ye mete to thy brethren day by day, so do ye unto thy Lord and thy God. For, as ye measure unto others, it is measured to thee again.
As a teacher, as a minister unto the law of the Lord, ye may excel. For, unto all has He given the gifts; to one, ministry; to another teaching; to another healing; to another laboring in the vineyard of love and light. Try ye the spirit, but they that deny He has come in the flesh, let it have no part in thee; that ye may indeed say, even as He, "The prince of this world cometh but has not part in me." In the things that be, know that each soul, each entity, is there by the grace of God, and it is given the entity as an opportunity. Fret not thyself of tomorrow or as to what another doeth; for thou shalt give an accounting of the deeds done in the body, not in someone else's. But when He calls, answer - for He will answer thee.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What has brought about this particular incarnation?
(A) That ye might find and glorify in the earth the way of the Lord.
(Q) Is this purpose being accomplished, if not please advise?
(A) Answer that only within self. As Jesus gave, ye may ever feel in thyself, "Who made me a judge of my brother?"
(Q) What business should I have followed? What now?
(A) As has been indicated, teaching and ministering unto the needs of others.
(Q) Is my interest in Esoteric Philosophy too pronounced?
(A) If it leads thee astray, or leads thee to mistrust - answer in thyself.
(Q) Will it prove practical?
(A) It can be made practical if ye apply the truth of the Lord as was manifested in Him, who is the way and the truth and the life. They that climb up some other way rob themselves of the joy of the Lord.
(Q) Is there going to be a great spiritual change immediately following this war? Its effect on economic conditions in this country?
(A) That depends upon what YOU - as millions of others do about it. Do ye choose that such should be? Do ye choose this as the opportunity that people shall be warned that the day of the Lord is at hand and let every man forsake the old ways and cleave to that which is good? This can only be answered in thyself. For, to him that hath shall be given, unto him that hath not shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

9/03/43 [3213]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
The following questions are being submitted in accordance with your suggestion. I shall be at the above address on September 14, at 10:30 at 11:30 a.m.
What has brought about this particular incarnation? What is the main purpose of this incarnation? Is this purpose being accomplished, if not please advise? What business should I have followed? What now? Is my interest in Esoteric Philosophy too pronounced? Will it prove practical? Is there going to be a great spiritual change immediately following this war. Its effect on economic conditions in this country? Will a new teacher appear during my lifetime? Is there any likelihood of my becoming associated with any particular leader? Is there any possibility of my being of service? Will my affairs permit of this being practical? Shall I continue actively in the business field very long? Will I become interested in another life partner? Shall I travel extensively? If so, for what purpose?
Should any of the above questions be considered unsuitable please eliminate them and give any further advice that you may deem helpful.
Thanking you in anticipation of your kindness.
Sincerely, [3213]

REPORTS

GD's note to [3213]: You will notice, although this was attempted as a life reading, you have really gotten a mental and spiritual reading. We do not know just why this occurred. I notice that you have an appointment for a mental and spiritual reading on the morning of October 30th. Therefore, if it is agreeable with you, we will undertake your life reading at that time. Possibly this mental and spiritual reading will enable you to submit other questions to be asked in the life reading.
10/06/43 [3213]'s letter to GD:
Miss Gladys Davis Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment Arctic Crescent Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Miss Davis:
Please thank Mr. Cayce for the reading given Sept. 14. You mentioned that a Mental and Spiritual Reading was indicated rather than that of a Life Reading. Perhaps my questions were not suitable prepared. However, I am confident of the final results when the October 30th reading is made.
Perhaps the questions remaining unanswered in the last reading will be taken up at the next reading. If not, I shall assume that they were irrelevant.
Referring to the suggestion that I should teach. My preparation for such important work is far from adequate and I feel that I need to be associated with a teacher.
The reason for the Life Reading is to impress upon my conscious mind the knowledge of previous incarnations and what led up to the present one, and so reveal its intent and purpose. Thus giving an opportunity to apply myself more intelligently to its accomplishment.
I shall be in my apartment at the time appointed.
When the two readings are completed I hope to place an application for a Physical Reading.
Sincerely appreciating the work of Mr. Cayce on my behalf.
Faithfully yours, [3213]
10/30/43 See 3213-2.