Monday, October 3rd
To obey is better than sacrifice
1 Samuel 15:22

Every child of the Father whoever lived , in whatever state or condition he finds himself, is in direct relationship with the Source of his being from birth. Where the soil is arid and untended fruitful growth is difficult, the soul's hold on life tenuous. But the Father's love, which is over all, constantly provides in unseen ways for the deprived and the ailing.

Even those who, possessing every material blessing - and there are many - repudiate their true humanity by denying their soul the chance to try its wings and grow - even these the Father continually bears in His heart. Constantly such are approached in many different ways , challenged into reality by faithful friends and relatives and by life's encounters, joys and difficulties. Only the seekers after evil for its own sake and the destroyers of the souls of others are outside the Father's loving reach because they wilfully put themselves there.

Of those of the Father's children who believe in His care, trying to relate in some way to Him and to their fellowmen - so few listen in depth to His word and obey His message to them. Let it be known and understood that all teaching given and encapsulated in written form - however inspired - is only for the building up of the mind and soul of the seeker.

The soul who seeks growth and maturity must also, through thought and discipline, present himself in the Presence of the Father and live in obedience and in trust.