From Cindy Cowen
Here is a definition of dream that might be interesting and helpful for this week’s lesson:
SH DREAM, noun [G.]
1. The thought or series of thoughts of a person in sleep. We apply dream in the singular, to a series of thoughts, which occupy the mind of a sleeping person, in which he imagines he has a view of real things or transactions. A dream is a series of thoughts not under the command of reason, and hence wild and irregular.
By Linda Berckmann
Last month I received a phone call from a family member who was struggling with a very challenging situation. I was quite fearful for him. After the call I attempted to pray but my thought kept getting pulled back to the problem. I lay awake all night, swinging back and forth between prayer, and trying to figure out what I could possibly do to fix what seemed like an unfixable situation. I felt helpless. It was a very fitful night. By morning I was exhausted.
As I was getting ready for work, the tears started flowing and I literally was down on my knees in sadness. I turned to God in desperation and asked, “Father, what can I do?”. In the clearest, most beautiful voice I have ever heard, God answered, “Lean on me”. In that moment, the burden of feeling a sense of responsibility to make it all okay, totally drained away. Fear was replaced with trust, and sorrow with joy! The remaining tears were cleansing tears of gratitude.
I finished getting ready for work, trusting God’s protective care of all involved. Within the hour I received a phone call that the situation was turning around dramatically. Within a couple of days, no remnants of the problem remained. In fact, things were better than ever!
This has been such a reminder to me to lean completely on God…always. Our Father-Mother is here, right now. “…and I will dwell in the house [the consciousness] of [love] for ever.” SH 578:17
PSALM XXIII
[Divine love] is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[Love] maketh me to lie down in green pastures: [love] leadeth me beside the still waters.
[Love] restoreth my soul [spiritual sense]: [love] leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for [love] is with me; [love’s] rod and [love’s] staff they comfort me.
[Love] prepareth a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: [love] anointeth my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house [the consciousness] of [love] for ever.
(SH 578:4–18)
From Duffy
Humility is a form of prayer
Let your moral excellence shine through
Your love and care, the gift you give mankind
Honor, glorify and praise your Father Mother God
Radiate God’s Principle
Knowing and sharing in His Love
Expecting honorable interactions
Seeing humility reflected in each being
A quality we all include because we are God’s
Be selfless and open to God’s kingdom
Acknowledging His government
Yielding to His authority, dignity and grace
Humbly recognizing His works in your day
And the protection and guidance He provides