Have you ever wondered who you truly are beneath all the roles and masks you wear every day? Hi, I'm here today to guide you on a journey toward realizing your spiritual identity, a journey to awaken to your true self as a child of God.
In the hustle of our daily lives, we often forget that our ultimate goal, regardless of our religious affiliations, is to achieve a conscious union with God. But how do we embark on this profound journey? How do we live out this high calling?
The answer lies in the teachings of Master Christ Jesus. He taught us the essence of humility and selflessness by saying, "I of my own self am nothing. I of my own self can do nothing. If I speak of myself, I bear witness to a lie. It is the Father within me that doeth the works." These words aren't just ancient teachings; they are a roadmap to divine realization.
By acknowledging that we, by ourselves, are nothing, we open ourselves up to the boundless grace of God. This humility is not about belittling oneself, but about opening up to the immense power that resides within us, the power of our divine origin. Why did Christ insist on deflecting praise, highlighting that only the Father is truly good? It's because he understood that recognizing and living from our true identity, our divine sonship, is key.
We are all children of God, but this isn't just a title; it's a reality that comes alive when the Spirit of God dwells within us. Imagine living every day with the understanding that every quality you possess reflects God's qualities. How empowering, how transformative that realization would be. It's about shedding the layers of personal ego and opening ourselves to the truth of who we are, divine beings endowed with the virtues of the Divine.
This process doesn't require us to be in constant meditation or seclusion from the world. Rather, it's about living our daily lives with this consciousness, seeing and interacting with the world through our divine nature. Every act of kindness, every moment of genuine connection with others, becomes a testament to our Divine identity.
So, I invite you to start this journey today. Let go of the personal selfhood that binds you to the mundane and transient. Embrace the eternal and divine self that connects you to the infinite. Remember, in realizing our true spiritual identity, we find the ultimate freedom and peace.
Namaste, fellow seekers. May your path lead you to the profound joy and understanding of your divine nature.
Here’s to love and light.
Rev. Leslie C. Bonner
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