Questions About Life

TUES., APR. 5, 1988, 5:41 PM
RODEWAY, KANSAS CITY

A book of questions about life… to be answered by the reader. And how provocative many of those questions were. Yet few dealt with My presence and My role, and so you had best hear what I shall add, as I have you consider questions from My perspective.

What is the relationship between life and death? It isn’t a major difference, really, for life is fundamentally spirit, and spirit continues right on after the body ceases to function. The body makes a certain kind of life possible, and many humans, particularly in cultures like yours, have very little sense of the other forms of life, even here in the earth. Part of the challenge of incarnating as a human is to overcome the illusion that human life is the major form… the highest form. You are doing well with this, even as you have not had personal, memorable experiences with other spirits.

Should you try to eliminate or diminish suffering as you encounter it? Yes. And No. Yes, your spirit shall urge you to do what you can for those who suffer. To help others, even as it may be harmful to you, is a way of spiritual growth. So there is a definite Yes answer. The No response centers on the possibility that the sufferer needs this experience. It may be an experience that she even agreed to before coming into human form. Or it may be just a natural or accidental happening that brings suffering, but from this comes understanding, compassion… even wisdom. In any situation it shall be impossible for you to tell what the right course of action should be. Whatever you do, dedicate it to Me. That’s the best you can do.

Should you seek happiness? Not directly, but become increasingly aware of what bring you happiness. That which does is quite worth doing. So do it for the right reasons, and accept the happiness that comes… as a gift. You feel true happiness and joy in being part of events in your church, particularly the worship services. You do this well, and it benefits others, and this is the reason for doing it. Then accept the joy that comes as a result. Yes, it is worth being on the Session to have these opportunities. I quite approve of this.

Are stages in life desirable? Yes, indeed. Accept that you can’t do now what you could 20 years ago. But also appreciate what you are able to do now that was not possible in earlier years. You don’t have to publish papers now as you did to establish your career. I do, however, have you on a quarterly schedule for your (and My) Ruminations, and remember how difficult that once seemed? You shall do that task with increasing ease. And hear again that I tell you that you have important papers to write… for the benefit of your profession. So you are in a stage where you don’t have to write for one reason, but have to for another.

Is time important? Ultimately not, and this is an important perspective. You can’t have time for everything you’d like to or should do, so do whatever you choose to do with dedication, and don’t worry about the consequences. If you fail to do something crucial for you, the chances are good that it will come again, in a new time. Time is both linear and circular… and the circular is the one I like best… when I participate in time.

Is love what life is all about? That’s as good an answer as any. It’s not the only one, but it is a dandy! You are fortunate. You were conceived and born in love… grew up in love… and have found it easy to give and receive love. Glory in this advantage! Increasingly speak of love as an aspect of health. Develop this as one of your sessions at Synod School. Express it to some people here. Love is not exclusive and to be rationed. I give it in abundance, and I enjoy seeing you and other servants give forth love as you interact. Include a petition for love in your prayers later this month.