Our intention in these lessons is to bring information to light that makes our world today easier to navigate. This, in our humble opinion includes history. The lesson and our Vibrant Thoughts this week are based around what is often called “Best loved chapter in the Old Testament.”
Did you know that most psalms were written to be sung? I suppose we could say they were the ‘ballads’ or ‘rape’ of the time. This chapter’s author is thought to be David, while he was a Shepherd boy tending his father flock, 1000 years before Jesus’ birth.
We all look to someone as our example or leader; someone with more knowledge perhaps than we have or that has traveled the same path with similar circumstances. We look for a Way of Life that will be smoother, filled with happiness, a peaceful life, good family, good friends, good health, and everything in abundance. Would it surprise you to know that all those things are within you right now?
In the midst of sadness happening all around us, loss of family, friends, health; loss in general seems to be over powering us. However, we have the power to live a life we desire and help others to do the same by our example. Part of this power is just changing our attitude, reactions and a simple choice of who we are. Learning to Let a better life be ours. You are worthy of all this.
Whether we choice to change our reaction to those things that upset, sadden or delight us or change our choice, it is just making our mind up to Be Happy today, regardless of what may or may not being going on that day. Not to say that choice is always easy, but taken one moment at a time all manner of goodness can happen. Be like the psalmist choose. Try it you may like it.
Your God, by what ever name you call or don’t call that Universal creative energy, has a Master Plan of our evolution here on this earth. Everything happens for a reason, a lesson. Our task is to be sure we find that and be open to learn. Some of the lessons are not pleasant, in fact some are very painful.
One of the gifts we were all given, with our gift of our first breath, is the gift of discernment. Discernment is not a word used today or even widely known or practiced, but perhaps it would serve us all greatly if we looked into this word and its use. It is the inherent ability to know the truth of any situation or circumstance. The Psalmist knew the truth of this word and used it in his song.
He knew he would not want for anything; he knew that rest and quieting his mind and body was essential; he knew he was to follow paths of ‘right use’ of all of the natural laws of earth (God’s Law); he knew even when he walked through a shadow of death or among his enemies there was nothing to dread or fear; he knew his part in all this was to use mercy and goodness for all people he came in contact; he knew in order to receive love, abundance, mercy and any goodness he must first give it; he knew this was true because he stayed steadfast in his Leader’s (the Father’s) house and used his highest abilities. He knew the choices he made were vital and important to the outcome of his entire life and those around him. His intention was to follow what he knew but also he knew if he was open to learn his knowledge would increase too.
When we quiet our mind we can hear more clearly the Truth that will set us free. That freedom provides all, everything we have need of. We do not mean all we desire, but all we need. It is important to discern the difference. With all this care in choices we shall know all good and it will be abundantly given, “Enough and to spare for all our needs”.
That Divine Power Center within each of us, the first seed of creation with in us. Every man, woman and child has that Center, everyone. There are those who do not recognize that Center within themselves, but it is there waiting to be loved out of the darkness and into the light. You can help them by your loving example. Love them from your Divine Center into the Light of the Master Creator.
In humble gratitude we thank you for being able to share these thoughts. May you find peace and joy abundantly today, tomorrow and always.