14 thoughts on “How close are you to God?”

  1. (Ps. 46:10), “Be still, and know that I am God.” It will be noted that there is a comma after the word “still” which would seem to imply that in order to know God we need first to be still.

    “Mortals will some day assert their freedom in the name of Almighty God.” And she further explains, “Dropping their present beliefs, they will recognize harmony as the spiritual reality and discord as the material unreality.”

    https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/2am16d2krum?s=copylink

    1. This article is wonderfully helpful!! Just what I needed and a great addition to Evan’s great post! Thank you both so much!!

    2. I DON’T KNOW.This is a tough question for me. I wake up every morning and thank the LORD for a good nights sleep and get with the days unknown agenda. I know without a doubt I’ v messed up some where either a negative thought or action . I am an old timer and I don’t think I ‘v ever had a sinless day in a day in my life. However, there has been a few times I think I have felt the presence of the LORD or the Holy spirit. I try to read my Bible every day and go to church on the sabbath but that don’t make you a christian. YOU HAVE TO FEEL THE LOVE IN YOUR HEART.

      1. First of all, thank you Evan! I like the circle analogy.

        Dear Tom L. Rest assured in your thought that God never sees you as less than perfect. He doesn’t know of sin, and has never seen you as a sinner. He LOVES all of us without measure. Mortal mind would make us feel like vile, miserable sinners. But hold to what God SEES and KNOWS. He LOVES you!

  2. This surely is one of the joys of the teachings of Christian Science…that we are God in action. This destroys any belief of dualism, of trying to achieve perfection, of trying to be as better mortal…and more. As the expression of everything good, God we are inseparable from the Divine , eternally held in the protection of perfection.
    Thank you for this beautiful message today Evan ❣️

    1. Beautifully said Barbara……one of the joys of the teachings of CS. The realization that we are God in action. I love getting fresh perspectives on our relationship with God ❤️

    1. Another excellent article to support Evan’s sharing today of God in Action and man as the image and likeness of God reflects the action of Life, eternal.

  3. Thank you, Barbara. Absolutely!! “Be alert and sober minded. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:10)
    as long as I continue to believe that I am a person, following my mortal conditioning, allowing a false sense of self to guide my motives, how can I be close to God? Who among us understands the stronghold we are held under constantly? yesterday a viewer responded concerning how exhausting it was to “stand porter at the door of thought” concerning non CS friends or family members’ view of her physical challenge. that is a prime example of how easily we are led away from God, if only momentarily entertaining thoughts to believe them. it happens to us all. until we are absolutely and completely rid of the habits this world has instilled in us, we remain prey to error of all sorts. “When he, the spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all Truth.” (John 16:13)
    I have struggled against false truths instilled in me since childhood. they were merely seeds planted in a fertile soil then. the world/ error, gained a foothold and taught me to water and feed those seeds to maturity. in effect they have taken root and have caused false beliefs about myself to make all my life’s decisions to the point of near ruin. “he was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. when he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of all lies. (John 8:44).
    he will appear as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. those who come across as being concerned are completely unaware that they have become Satan’s pawn. we must unlearn the language of error. we can, moving forward, stand porter at the door of thought but not at the cinema where our eyes are tricked into looking at the screen filled with the flickering movements of some story being told. it isn’t our story! “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” / Truth of being. (Romans 8:1).
    “For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
    “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)

  4. How can you separate cause from its effect. Not possible. We are the effect of the All-acting, knowing, wise, and seeing God
    All the comments are so helpful today..thank you everyone.

  5. This message today, although short, is so profound. It reminds me of the
    maps in malls and elsewhere, where it says, “You are here”. But the added
    on, “because God is here”, like a wreath of Love, with no beginning and no
    ending, brings it full circle. Like a wreath, we are included… surrounded by Love’s
    enclosure that keeps us safe and cozy and within the protection of God’s
    ever-loving, always present care. Like being at a mall, we can choose
    where we wish to go. Various options may tempt us into believing in
    certain things that may not be helpful to our progress, spiritually. We may
    seem to lose our way and keep wandering within materiality, but we can
    also choose to eat at the food court of divine Love, which nourishes our
    every need and provides the strength we cherish in pursuing the peace and
    stillness, despite the chaos of mortal sense that seems to surround us. Our
    reflection of who we are in our spiritual perfection, helps us to see that there
    is really neither a beginning nor ending to our Perfect Being. Our spiritual
    Being is eternal where Love is always there, showing us our True identity.
    What a wonderful realization! Thank you, dear fellow Spirit Viewers for
    help in feeling this Love.

    1. Well Angel…in the true spirit of keeping thought only on what’s good and true..(paraphrasing MBE)
      every time I see the You Are Here sign I will automatically think…and so is God! Brilliant.B.x

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