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Then shall thy light rise

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Announcements Forums Soul and Body – May 22nd, 2016 Then shall thy light rise

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    MaryBeth
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    “And if thy draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity and thy darkness be as the noonday.” (Isaiah) This is a fundamental rule in Science. True happiness is only found by becoming unselfed, by forgetting self and finding a cause greater than one’s own personal problems to work for, by loving and blessing others. We are not talking about “do-goodiness” here, which is running around trying to bless others in a human and willful way; this is about blessing others as God would have us do. We have a loving Father-Mother God, it would only make sense for His creation to be an expression of His love. The verse in Isaiah corresponds with what Mrs. Eddy says in S&H page 60 which reads in part, “Higher enjoyments alone can satisfy the cravings of immortal man.” So if you are feeling sad, depressed, darkened – pray to your loving Father and see how you may “satisfy” some afflicted soul for in so doing you will find your own soul being satisfied as well!

    #1344
    Fairlie
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    As Mrs.Eddy goes on to say, “We cannot circumscribe happiness within the limits of personal sense. The senses confer no real enjoyment.” I find this more and more as one consecrates one’s life to God, loving one another and giving through God’s direction.

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    Florence
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    Whenever we are focused on “self” we must know we are losing something. On page 365 of SH Mrs. Eddy states: but if the unselfish affections be lacking, and common sense and common humanity are disregarded, what mental quality remains, with which to evoke healing from the outstretched arm of righteousness? Unselfish affections cited as part of the required qualities in healing. (emphasis added).

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