SUNDAYS WITH JOYCE

WORD FOR TODAY



Truth
1. Faithfully preach truth 2 Corinthians 6:7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and the left,


2. Fix thoughts on what is true Phillipians 4:8
Finally, brethern, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lively, whatsoever things are of good report, if
there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
3. Live by the truth John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

4. Some distort the truth Acts 20:30 And of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after him.
5. Truth will set you free John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.






People Who Don't Get It



You
may be someone who understands the true nature of reality, perceiving
deeply that we all emanate from the same source, that we are all
essentially one, and that we are here on earth to love one another. To
understand this is to be awakened to the true nature of the self, and
it is a blessing. Nevertheless, people who just don't get it are
seemingly everywhere and, often, in positions of power. It can be
frustrating and painful to watch them behave unconsciously. We all
encounter individuals of this bent in our families, at work, and in all
areas of public life. It is easy to find ourselves feeling intolerant
of these people, wishing we could be free of them even though we know
that separation from them is an illusion.

It helps sometimes
to think of us all as different parts of one psyche. Just as within our
own hearts and minds we have dark places that need healing, the heart
and mind of the world has its dark places. The health of the whole
organism depends upon the relative health of the individuals within it.
We increase harmony when we hold onto the light, not allowing it to be
darkened by judgment, anger, and fear about those who behave
unconsciously. It's easier to accomplish this if we don't focus on the
negative qualities of individuals and instead focus on how increasing
our own light will increase the light of the overall picture.


When dealing with people who seem very unconscious, it helps to
remember that every one must find their own way to awakening and that
the experiences they are having are an essential part of their process.
Holding them in the light of our own energy may be the best way to
awaken theirs. At the same time, we are inspired by their example to
look within and shed light on our own unconscious places, sacrificing
the urge to judge and surrendering instead to humble self-inquiry.

"The truth is a beautiful flower that blooms in all seasons"