“And now he must attain a state that may remain impossible to reach for a long, long time. He must learn to lay all judgment aside, and ask only what he really wants in every circumstance. Were not each step in this direction so heavily reinforced, it would be hard indeed! (M11)”
Affirmation: “Help me to ask what I really want in every circumstance.”
Reflections:
This passage explains one of the steps on the way to Awakening. It sounds easy, but the playing out of the passage is hard indeed. To lay all judgment is not easy, as the ego thrives on judgment. And the ego it is that we need to lay aside.
But Jesus assures us that we have “heavily reinforced” help to lay all judgment aside. This is a great blessing. This help comes from the Holy Spirit. In addition, Jesus himself has said that he is always with us. We have only to ask for help, and it will be forthcoming.
This passage represents a stumbling block to many. This is where we get stuck in our pathway to Awakening. We must recognize that the way may be long, and that there may be setbacks along the way. But the glorious end is certain.
Prayer:
Dear Father/Mother,
Help me to lay all judgment aside. If I refuse to do so, then I am refusing to let the Holy Spirit offer His guidance to me. I would have the Holy Spirit offer His guidance, and I choose to follow this guidance.
Help me to know what I really want in every circumstance. This is not always easy for me to ascertain. I need you, dear God, and I request Your help.
Amen.
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