Editorials

The good fight 

“Wrestling with, and yielding to, the truth of being is the only wrestling that leads to transformation and healing.”
“The betterment of the human condition . . . is merely an indication that a false sense of being as material and mortal is yielding to spiritual reality.”
Wondering if your prayers are effective? Consider this: “When we’ve experienced even one instance of God’s goodness, we gain confidence that the same Principle operates universally.”

“Are we benefited by praying?” 

As we look to make our prayers more active, more engaged, consider Jesus’ teaching that we hunger for righteousness. This heart’s desire “... is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void.”
As we think about New Year’s resolutions, consider this: “The best thing to bring about whatever changes we seem to need is the spiritual improvement that enables us to see our true, timeless selfhood—to see ourselves as God made and maintains us.”
Exploring what Christmas is really about, this author writes, “In this season of celebration, beyond simply commemorating a historical event, we can make a commitment to better emulating Christ Jesus.”

Finding peace 

“Every prayer on our part that recognizes the spiritual reality of God’s government helps to bring light to each individual thought. And ultimately, that helps move collective thought in a progressive and constructive way.”
Prayer is one of those daily practices you can’t keep to yourself. The effects naturally flow out beyond our lives—blessing and healing others.
 If we turn to the all-knowing God, who knows us intimately and loves us dearly, and are willing to follow where divine Love is leading, then we can shift the burden of responsibility off our weary shoulders and trust God’s unfailing ability and willingness to bless us.

Effective resistance 

We always target the lie, not the individual or individuals. And we target the lie by demanding of ourselves that we see what’s really there—the real man, created by God.
We can assert in our prayer, accept in our hearts, and increasingly experience in our lives that there is no power apart from the All-in-all.

We are not fragile 

Ideas are not erasable. God-derived qualities are permanent. Glimpsing these spiritual truths opens fresh possibilities, enabling a beautiful resilience in facing any form of adversity.