Friends of Christ
Find Proof
Friends of Christ find proof they are actually experiencing
the higher consciousness because of the improved quality of their lives and the
transformation of their previously uncooperative character. They see, in the physical,
material, and daily events of their lives, definite manifestations of the presence of
their friend. They credit their friend for the greater opportunities which come their way.
They recognize the handiwork of their friend in the increased security and peace in which
they live. Very often they find help or inspiration bounding on the miraculous. These
grateful friends observe their Lord entering into the relationships they have with other
people and creating a pronouncedly different or improved state in those relationships.
When in danger, companions of Christ often find the hand of their friend protecting all
concerned.Other Christians who prefer to live in a friend
to friend mood do not think of Jesus being in superphysical form but
rather formless — a formless friend, pure spirit or light. They find that Christ acts
as their friend without having any "human characteristics," or dimensions, and
are perfectly happy with this sublime relationship; however, it is difficult, due to our
human frailties and needs, to maintain this ethereal relationship. It’s much easier
to forget the relationship completely at times if one is not predisposed to thinking of
the Lord of one’s heart in form, in a person to person manner.
Eastern religions have a word for this aspect of...
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