Bretheren, let's examine once again the three pillars of belief, so that you can have a good foundation to build on.
The most powerful is your connection with God. The Creator is your boundless and eternal supply. No limitations or scarcities were ever constructed into the order of existence by God. Only man, and other species and elements of life, sought for definition through creating boundaries and proprietary structures. In the beginning there was everything, but it was void of pattern, form, and purpose. The original state of existence was like a table too full of food for anyone to sit and dine. By exploding this endless potential into infinity, it became possible that form, pattern, purpose, and individuality could emerge and then create the endless possibilities of life. Your infinite supply is still endless. The barriers and scarcities you encounter in life are from agencies other than God. And they stem from your first pillar of belief, which was about your personal limitations and those you impose for others. Ask yourself, 'On what foundation do I base my certainty about freedoms and boundaries that are real and constructive?'
This brings us to the second pillar of belief, which is self knowledge -- most importantly the knowledge of your heart and the nature of your love. If you knew yourself as well as the Creator knows you, all disparity between your beliefs and the will of God would disappear. You have only one true need and that is to advance toward the greater fulfillment of your soul. Most of what you think you need is the result of separation from God, unknowing of yourself, or mismanagement of cause and effect. Second only to God, you are your own constant factor for eternity. In knowing yourself, you are in touch with your reason for being.
The third pillar of belief is composed of the laws of giving and receiving. As you give, so shall you receive. This is a powerful truth that has had a deep impact on everyone's ability to believe in God, in themselves, or anything else. When you would not like to receive back the likes of what you have given, or when you would set yourself as another's judge, you close the doors to your own receiving. It is not necessary that you give to others the same thing as you would seek to receive, for what would be the point of sharing? In some cases, the expectation of exact exchange would violate respect. Each person has different needs and desires. It is only necessary that you give freely, abundantly and kindly enough that you may lose your attachment to results. Leave to God the matching of results and the natural order of life.
Sharing and consideration of others is essential to receivership. Nothing moves, changes places, or applies its value to life except through circulating energy...despite things of the world seeming to be solid. Indeed, everything IS energy. As you understand this, your beliefs will correlate more with reality. Circulating energy is the way of life. Paradoxical as it may seem, water does not become clearer by resting. Still water becomes stagnant very quickly.
To receive, there must be openness and circulation of energy, and this begins with you. Charity --or lack thereof-- is the measure of your belief. This is why charity is above both faith and hope, because it is the confirmation and energy of your beliefs.
Namaste,
Jesus