To see our petty problems from a different angle may well be the answer to all our problems. Indeed, if it be true that what we see is always ourselves, then being willing to refocus could be our answer. To see you as right and me as not so much is an enormous step to just consider...in a positive light.
That may be the key to working with God to change our own mind. I'm convinced a mind cannot be changed through self-will alone. We might say it, but...like acceptance, just saying that we're giving up or letting go does not get us there...we must needs work with God.
Yet again, "God Calling" has the answer. Today's entire entry is short, simple and direct: Faith and obedience will remove mountains, mountains of evil, mountains of difficulty. But they must go hand in hand.
That's it.
It doesn't take a mystic to know that the key word there is obedience. Faith, of course, but that goes almost without saying. I mean, who's seeking still more spiritual growth without at least a tish of faith as their golden goose? But obedience? The actual how-to is all about obedience...studying, pondering, striving...to give over, give up, give in. Ah, to not talk back or defend yourself too much against accusations, whether false or true, a.k.a., to agree with your adversary quickly.
That can only come to us through our doing it...actually, through our willingness to give it a start. And failing. Trying again. And failing...but not so totally this time. With a modicum of peace in our heart and our head the next time.
We are building faith and obedience within so we can walk it without. Ah, now we're beginning to know our Father on earth (without) as He is in Heaven (within).
Thank you.
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