In the spiritual teaching we are told not to dwell upon our troubles, but instead, to realize the Presence of God where the troubles seems to be. Critics have suggested that this policy is “running away from life.” Is it?
Suppose you found yourself in a house that was on fire; what would you do? You would leave the burning building as rapidly as possible. Would this be running away from life? Would it not rather be seeking life?
Sickness, sin, fear, and limitation – these things are not life – they are partial death; and they are to be overcome by turning toward life, which is divine harmony.
To turn away from evil and realize God instead is to liberate yourself, to help the world, and to glorify God.
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth … (Isaiah 45:22).
How do we turn toward life when surrounded by life-threatening illness, fear and limitation. The Bible says we are to look for God within that which threatens us. If we direct our attention to God’s presence within our troubles, then our minds are open to the blessings that are hidden in our pain. Our pain or loss does not go away when we do this. However, we become empowered and strengthened to endure the challenge with the knowledge that God is with us. Further, if we continue to look for God in our troubles, even greater blessings will be revealed that provide comfort, hope and peace…even when facing the worst.
Running toward life,
Z gardener
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