I am a living paradox of Divine and human, just as Jesus is. — Richard Rohr
I wonder if I believe that. By "believe," I mean I wonder if I can prove that. Superficially...eyebrows up...I do believe, but down deep?
Whether or not I believe it, I know to open my mind to accepting it. Discover where it leads me...it will lead nowhere if I reject it just because it has the name "Jesus" in it.
In that regard, whether or not I accepted that I have an incurable, progressive disease over which I am powerless, I believed it, or I would not have made my first call for help. My reasoning mind was resisting the idea of my disease even as I made the call.
That call eventually brought my realization of a higher Power within that has transmuted the power of the disease into spiritual power, beneficial to all...myself and others.
Through consistent and ongoing effort, we find everything we require through a divine force that exceeds our own capabilities. This supreme force transforms the grasp of the material mind, bringing opportunities to assist others. We find serenity.
Again and again and yet again, no matter the perceived problem or egoic doubt, my answer is: Resist not evil. -- Matthew 5:39
Thank you.
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