Power is in You

We understand now why it is that we have the prerogative and initiative to think rightly — because we are Mind; and why we are destined to live for ever and ever — because we are Life. We know, too, why we are to work, watch and pray -because it is our Nature to be actively aware of Perfection Wholeness and Harmony always, and to have no conflicting desire.

Today much is said and written about the power of thought; for instance: “Thoughts are things,”….”Thinking is the mightiest force in the universe.” Now you should know better than this. You should remember what Jesus said: “And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?” Thoughts do not generate themselves, so why not look to that which creates them? They spring from you, from me, and from every living one. Therefore, thoughts are not the greatest power in the universe — but you and I and every enlightened one. Power is not located in the thinking but in us, since “All power is given unto Me in Heaven and in earth.” This statement is final and absolute.

Ignorantly placing power in the thought hinders and, so temporarily deprives one of knowing the true fact that he is greater, since he is the Conceiver of thought; he is Mind, and Power-house where thoughts are generated. Without Mind there can be no thinking. Knowing this, he places power where it belongs, – in himself. As the world wakens to take its attention from the thought to the Thinker, – and there to place the power and glory, greater strides will be made in transforming earth into Heaven.

So be sure you regard yourself as superior to your thinking, for your thoughts come and go, while you abide forever. Nor should you give any heed to the notion of transforming human beings into superman. Every living one on earth appears as a human being only because he yields to common consent. We should never allude to ourselves as human being, mortals, nor mankind; all such beliefs are part of the dream. Like Jesus, we should make ourselves Life, Truth and Light; nor think it robbery to be equal with God.

Success lies within us only because we are Mind, the Thinker. Health abides within us only because we are Life, all-harmonious and complete. Finally all things are ours only because we are that Being to whom nothing is impossible. True, we have many things yet to learn about the how and the wherefore, but to begin by placing power where it rightfully belongs is the first step toward success. Other steps will follow in their proper sequence.