burdened _could_ attain the goal
despite the rocks if they were fired by a consciousness of the divine
force within them; that consciousness can achieve _all things under all
circumstances_.
But there will always be thousands of pilgrims toiling wearily toward
the goal who have not come to this realization.
If there are unjust, unfair and unkind restrictions placed about them,
see to it that you do all in your power to right what is wrong.
But never wait to attain your own success because of these restrictions
or obstacles.
Believe absolutely in your own God-given power to overcome anything and
everything.
Think of yourself as performing miracles with God's aid.
Desire success so intensely that you attract if as the magnet attracts
the steel.
Help to adjust things as you go along, but never for a moment believe
that the lack of adjustment can cause you to fail.
Thought Force
Your spirit and mine are both part of the stupendous cause. We have
always been, and always will be. First in one form, then in another.
Every thought, word and deed is helping decide your next place in the
Creator's magnificent universe. You will be beautiful or ugly, wise or
ignorant, fortunate or unfortunate, according to what use you make of
yourself here and now.
Unselfish thoughts, training your mind to desire only universal good,
the cultivation of the highest attributes, such as love, honesty,
gratitude, faith, reverence and good will, all mean a life of
usefulness and happiness in another incarnation, as well as
satisfaction and self-respect in this sphere.
Even if you escape the immediate results of the opposite course of
action here, you must face the law of _cause and effect_ in the next
state. It is inevitable. God, the maker of all things, does not
change His laws. "As you sow you reap." "As a man thinketh so is he."
There is no "revenge" in God's mind. He simply makes His laws, and we
work our destinies for good or ill according to our adherence to them
or violation of them.
Each one of us is a needed part of His great plan. Let each soul say:
"He has need of me or I would not be. I am here to strengthen the
plan." Remember that always in your most discouraged hours.
The Creator makes no mistakes.
There is a divine purpose in your being on earth. Think of yourself as
necessary to the great design. It is an inspiring thought. And then
consider the immensity of the universe and how
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