GEM 751

Few render service with Love and hence, few receive God's grace.

(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)

Q503

Which spiritual exercise will yield the maximum benefit ?



Believe that all hearts are motivated by the One and Only God; that all faiths glorify the One and Only God; that all names in all languages and all forms man can conceive denote the One and Only God; His adoration is best done by means of love... foster love, live in love, spread love - that is the spiritual exercise which will yield the maximum benefit.  When you recite the Name of God, remembering His majesty, His compassion, His glory, His splendour, His presence - love will grow within you, its roots will grow deeper and deeper, and its branches will spread wider and wider giving cool shelter.

(SSS Vol 8, pg 118-119)

The Truth

Types Of Behavior

There are three types of behavior among human beings.  The Divine, the human and the animal.  What we are witnessing is the growth of animality and decline of humanness.  The reason for this trend is the limitless growth of desires and the steady disappearance of ideals.  Selfishness is growing, selflessness in declining.  Trickery is spreading, Integrity is vanishing, Attachment to the body is waxing, love for the country is waning.  The result is that the character of the people is getting degraded.

(Sanathana Sarathi, November 1997, pg 283)

Fountain Of Joy

Laughter can be more satisfying than honour, more precious than money.

- Harriet Rochlin

Children just naturally seem to know how to express the joy of spirit : They laugh and play and sing and dance whenever they feel the urge.  And as they express their delight, they are wonderful examples of how it is to be happy and enthusiastic about life.

Laughter and play are every bit as important to my sense of well-being as good nutrition and exercise are.  And recognising the fountain of joy that is within me is the first step in letting my own joy come out.

What wonder and excitement I feel when I let joy be a natural part of my everyday life.  And what benefits I reap when I give myself permission to laugh and to play.

Then I am relaxed and so much more aware of God, because I am taking time to truly enjoy the beauty and wonder of God's world.

Yes, it's true : The spirit of God is a wellspring of joy within me!

(From : 'Daily Word' magazine by Silent Unity, a world wide prayer ministry) 

GEM 750

Doing selfless service is the best way to cross the ocean of samsara (transmigratory life).

(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)

Be Happy - 27

 

GUIDANCE

When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It’s as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw “G,” I thought of God, followed by “u” and “i.” “God, “u” and “i” dance.”! God, you, and I dance. This statement is what guidance means to me.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God’s blessings and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and everyday. May you abide in Him as He abides in you. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.

This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached. If God has done anything for you in your life, please share this message with someone else, for prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive.

There is no cost but a lot of rewards; so lets continue to pray for one another.

God, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives and e-mail buddies reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of your love and power of the Holy Spirit. I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace.

I Hope You Dance !!!!!!!!!!!!

~ Author Unknown ~

Holy Spirit

Bliss

But why is Bliss eluding man?  Because he has not recognized the Divinity within him.  Man is considering nature as entirely a creation of Providence for his enjoyment.  This is a mistake.  Nature exists for enjoyment by man according to certain limits.

(Sanathana Sarathi, November 1997, pg 281)