February 10, 2008
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For today’ radio program:
A common cause of spiritual discouragement is the devotee’s expectation
that God’s response will come in a great blaze of awe-inspiring inner
illminations. This erroneous notion dulls the devotee’s perception of
the subtle Divine responses that are present from the very beginning of
one’s meditative practices. God responds to the devotee’s every
effort, every devotional call. Even as a novice, you will realize this
in your own seeking if you learn to recognze Him as the quiet, inner
peace that steals over your consciousness. This peace is the first
proof of God’s presence within. You will know it is He who has guided
and inspired you to some right decision in your life. You will feel
His strength empowering you to overcome bad habits and nurture
spiritual qualities. You will know Him as the ever-increasing joy and
love that surges deep within, overflowing into your everyday life and
relationships.Therefore,
God is present right on the throne of peace within you. Find Him there
first and you will find Him in all the noble pursuits of life, in true
friends, in the beauty of nature, in good books, in good thoughts, in
noble aspirations…When you know God as peace within, then you will
realize Him as peace existing in the universal harmony of all things
without.
–Paramahansa Yogananda, Where There Is Light at 170-171
Comments (3)
“You will feel His strength empowering you to overcome bad habits and nurture spiritual qualities.” ~ so true.
I wish I had known him
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I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the support you have given this year.
Hope you have a wonderous Valentines Day. Judi
So true. It’s much like what I tell young people about love. It’s the gentle abiding love that helps you in the day to day reality of life that is true, not necessarily the brilliant, romantic overtures of courtship.