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Strive to become the kind of person who wishes

For the happiness of others always;

Because God loves such a person best!

When our minds are cleansed,

 And we are free from selfishness

And pray for the welfare of others,

We are in harmony with God. (Nidai-sama)

Serene is my mind, cheerful is my heart,

When I am working for the welfare of others –

For the good of all humanity.

 

     God’s Immutable Laws govern all processes, including

the thoughts and actions of each human being. When our

thoughts and actions are creative, beneficial, in harmony

with the laws of our being and of the cosmos, they further

the evolutionary Plan; then, we are happy and we prosper.

But, when we act counter to the laws, we become of little

value to ourselves and to God, since God’s laws are

absolute. When our mental attitude is not in accord with

them, we suffer; and little can be done for us.

     I believe we serve God most by serving the life stream

of humanity. We must help as many people as possible to

become aware of the Divine Plan and of the Light being

released for the Daylight Age. We must pray for the good

of all. To pray only for our own welfare indicates self-

centeredness. But, we won’t need to be concerned about

our own salvation once we become effective instruments in

the advancement of the Cosmic Plan.

 

See also: Foundation of Paradise, p113, “Apathy Toward Religion” – April 8, 1950