“The discoverer of Christian Science finds the path less difficult when she has the high goal always before her thoughts, than when she counts her footsteps in endeavoring to reach it.”
~ Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health, p. 426
“Are we there yet?” is a question parents with young children in tow often hear on long road trips.
If praying for a healing, we may be tempted to ask the same question by repeatedly checking the body to find signs of improvement. “Am I better yet?” is the equivalent of, “Are we there yet?”
On a road trip, constantly asking the question doesn’t speed up the journey, but can make it feel longer and more drawn out. It’s better to keep the destination clearly in mind and enjoy the trip along the way.
When praying, our effort is to understand God better. That’s the high goal. The better we keep the high goal in mind, the faster we get there. We don’t have to check the body to see how we’re doing. We can figure that out by keeping close watch on our thought. The closer to God we feel, and the more of God we understand, the sooner we arrive at our destination. The sooner a healing occurs.
Just what I needed reminding of this morning! Thank you very very much!
How do you know the exact message that I need on any particular day?! It’s amazing how often you have been the channel of inspiration for me that truly answers my prayer! Thank you!
So good! Analogy of the kid in the car asking that question: Are we there yet….well, that made me smile! The body follows thought. Once the truth of what we are understanding becomes the focus, the “thing” bothering us begins to fade into the nothingness it always was. A recent healing (and people, it was a GOOD one) wrapped up when I did just this. Stopped checking the progress (or lack of progress) of matter, and just relaxed in God’s goodness and allness. I love this message, Evan. Short but packed with power. Thank you, friend.
I have to repeat totally what Chris and Sharon said. Thank you,
A perfect reminder that I needed this morning. Thank you for this.
Thank you Evan. This is very helpful and comforting.
Wonderful, Evan! Thank you!
Am I there yet?
Melts into
I am here, now, with You.
Thank you Lord.
This is exactly what I needed today! Thank you, Evan!
Thank you so much Evan, for today`s SpiritView. Its very needed.
Yes and my effort is to understand God better. And that is the highest goal.
When we understand God better we also do understand us, our oneness with God better.
I think that is a goal very worthwhile and leads to healing.
Perfect! We’re on a 5 week road trip, so can totally relate. Thank you!
awefully sweet painting – lovely 🙂
Thanks, Evan, for just the thought I need. I may not think I am there yet, but in reality I am actually and always right there – complete, whole and perfect NOW!
When I get frustrated I try to remember I am already there. That nothing has been touched nothing has come between God and his creation. It is my thought that has to move.
Thank you Evan. To me, a physical healing is really a spiritual revealing. The big “I,” or pure consciousness, is always there, but we become aware of it when we let go of the little ‘i” or personal sense of self, which is primarily composed of habitual thought patterns, wanting and fearing. Our willingness to leave the old for the new can happen in an instant.
Thank you Scott for your comment.
I love your last truth sentence. Actually the willingness to leave the old for the new comes directly from God. Thats all very comforting.
Just what I needed. Thank you all.
I know You
are here
I know You
slumber not
I know You
have always
been here
and always
will be
I pray never
to forget
the Source
You are
even of me
I am looking
for You
in the place
Thou dwellest
Within
Bless me
with eyes
that see thee,
Mind that
knows thee,
Heart that
receives thee
I shall be
ever mindful
of the
One Source
One God
One Life
We have been
blessed to
partake of
I feel
all Glory
All Power
Is God’s
as I see
this one
and only
True reality
True Presence
within me
within you
within every being
Thank you Maximo, for that inspiring, lovely poem 🙂
You express such eloquence Maximo. Thank you for sharing from your heart.
Oh, loved this! Keep close watch on thought (NOT the body). So simple, yet sometimes it seems hard to ignore mortal mind’s shouts. This has given me much courage. So succinct, so to the point. “Be a watchman at the door of thought.” Thank you, dear Evan and all above. Such wonderful words of love.
Thank you Evan and all. There is much love here. Blessings to all today.
A wonderful wake up call for me this morning to uplift my thought and keep it high. Thank you Evan and all for your comments.