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An engineer who plans a tall building knows the importance of a strong foundation. To reach great
heights, he must first dig down to a firm base in the earth. It would be foolish to build upon shifting sands,
for the structure would soon topple. The firm foundation for faith in God is faith in self. When we reach
down to the solid basis in ourselves, our progress is assured.
If we cannot find our own inner strength, how will we recognize divine power? Faith in self is the basis
for faith in God, for it is the divinity within that enables us to recognize the divinity in the world. If we had
never tasted the sweetness of sugar, why would we seek it out in the candy store?
" Self-confidence is the basis of faith in God also. People who do not know who they
are and who have no confidence in their own strength and power assert that there is
no God. But how can they declare that the God in whom you believe and who exists
for you does not exist? " ~ Sathya Sai Speaks 8, p.88
Divinity lies hidden within every person. Spiritual discipline reveals it. Like deriving butter from milk,
certain methods are required to make divinity emerge. When we act on our aspirations with faith in our
ability, we earn God's grace and guidance in the task. Those who make the effort, seizing every chance for
advancement, earn that grace.
" Everyone has the right to earn grace, but those like Ramakrishna, who have faith
in themselves, will earn it soon and plentifully. God loves those who have the self-
confidence and the courage of conviction and who seize every opportunity to improve
their spiritual status. " ~ Sathya Sai Speaks 7, p.10
Self-confidence arises from the atma, the inner reality. Even if we do not recognize the source of our
strength, it is enough if we heed its direction. The voice within is the unfailing guide to higher experience.
It manifests as a thirst for truth and goodness. It assures us of our abilities and worth. It discloses the
paths of right and wrong.
" Your self is God. You have faith in your judgment, your intelligence, your ability,
because God within tells you not to falter or fear. That reassurance well from within,
from your basic truth, which is otherwise called God. It does not matter if you do not
call it God. It is enough if you believe in yourself: that is the real test of theism. "
~ Sathya Sai Speaks 2, p.26
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Reference: PATHWAYS TO GOD
by Jonathan Roof ~
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Comments
Om Sri Sai Ram ~
thank-you brother, love and light, Tara Mary.
Dear Arathura, I am so happy to hear that our Beloved Baba is appearing to you in dreams,
as he uses that form of communication with many people. It was in dreams that He showed me
my spiritual work, over 20yrs ago, and He said that he has called to him the souls who have incarnated
with Hm previously, to work again with Him and His energies in bringing in the Golden Age.
My late husband met Baba in India about 30+ years ago, where Baba gave him one of his orange
robes he has worn, to place in my husband's Temple in Sydney. I still have that robe in my shrine
room, and many people have held it over the years and experienced miracles, awakenings, etc.
I have communication with Baba always, when necessary, and have had him walk beside me when
I go out to spread love and light around my own community. He is everywhere.....and still showing
me things for my own work and spiritual progress, in my dreams and in visions when I am resting.
His armies of Lightworkers are everywhere on Earth, and the Golden Age WILL arrive, bit by bit,
on Earth, as the vibrations rise in people, and awaken them.
I will be sharing many more posts like this one, dear brother, love and blessings are always
flowing to you, Tara Mary. The picture below is a portion of my shrine room showing Baba's
orange robe on his chair. Namaste ~ Sai Ram
Hello Dear Hannah, what beauty you share with me, thank-you so much dear sister for your
loving comments and your beautiful flowers !! I am very grateful, and sending you love and blessings, Tara Mary