Life goes so much better when we learn how to work with our neighbor rather than fight with them. Love makes it possible.
We live in a universe of one Mind, a Mind of Love, that gives everyone common ground on which to come together as one, hold hands, see eye to eye about important issues and work out mutually agreeable arrangements.
This oneness of Mind seems distant and absent at times when humans stand on opposite sides of a pressing issue. However, the underlying fact of one Mind stills remains in place to bridge that gap and find a path to unity.
The first place to start finding these bridges and walking across them is with our own thoughts and actions. Unselfed love finds a path forward.
The Bible reminds us, “Live in harmony with each other” (Romans 12:16, NLT). The Message translation reads, “Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody” (Romans 12:16, MSG).
Be the first one to see how the one Mind of Love can bring harmony to the community you live in. Take the first step. Prove the presence of the one Mind of Love that enables everyone to live in harmony. Be the healer that makes a positive difference.
I see this as beginning with ourselves, our families and our neighbours and neighbourhood.
If we can maintain peace and harmony here, it helps us in our lives further afield, and in our
prayers for all mankind. It is living the golden rule of humbly and lovingly doing unto others as we would have them do unto us, and of being merciful, just and pure.
Hymns 179 says it:
Lovr one another, word of revelation;
Love frees from errors thrall, Love is liberation.
Love’s way the Master trod,
He that loves shall walk with God.
Love is that royal way ……
Here is the whole hymn:
Love one another,—word of revelation; / Love frees from error’s thrall,—Love is liberation. / Love’s way the Master trod; / He that loves shall walk with God. / Love is the royal way.
Love knows no evil, neither shade of sadness; / Love casts out every fear, lifts the heart to gladness. / Love heals our every ill, / All the law does love fulfill. / Love is our answered prayer.
Love now is dawning over every nation; / Showing true brotherhood, publishing salvation, / Love bids all discord cease. / Conquering hate, enthroning peace, / Love, Love alone is power.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 179:1–3)
Thank you Evan
The One Mind of Love. interesting. I always thought of God as Love and Mind as seperate names for God.
Don’t be the great somebody. We should strive to be meek and loving children of God.
thank you, as I scrub, or sing, or wave a hello…..