The Way Of Life

By Rev. William Duby


The Way Of Life

The way of living life is dying unto self. I realize that statement seems strange to some. Especially, when so many are strangers to themselves to begin with. Oh, I know, the reader of this work may think that what I have written thus far is rhetoric. They have heard it before. I admit I have said nothing new. Many have said the same thing in a millions way in millions of books. That is not the point of why I wrote: THE WAY OF LIVING LIFE IS DYING UNTO SELF. Words are tools used by the wordsmith to share insight gleaned from quiet reflection upon subjects of interest, not only unto himself but hopefully others holding the same views in common.

As an author of sorts, I am confronted with the task of using words that will best report what I have need to say. Writing as clearly as possible to say what I mean and mean what I say. I have discovered throughout the years that the best way to communicate is in pictoral format. In other words, to be as graphic as ncessary to transmit the signals to effectually communicate. When I was writing the statement about dying unto self I was looking at a mental image picture of the God of my heart. What I was realizing while reflecting upon that picture was many things. I noticed myself in worship of God. Seeing clearly that I adore the way He is able to love everyone without fear of reprisal. That His expression of love for His people is similiar to the effects of sunlight upon the planet earth. His radiance has a certain elegance of amusement. It is like the laughter of the children at play. It affects the heart with the romance of harmony. Brotherhood and sisterhood are the glory of the Lord in friendship. It is the Spirit of Companionship that I see as His Holy Ghost. The Supreme Aura of Contentment. A Common Sense of: ALL IS WELL.

When I see such majesty I dance in mind with ten thousand angels. My mind is in wonder of Santa Claus. My mind begins to revelate in glory. Very much like watching the display of a 4th of July fireworks. And, of course, my heart is affected in a divine way. The polar ice cap seems to melt. I relish in the love of the Creator for His Creation of Creatures In ReUnion With Him and each other. The experience is angelic. These moments are precious for the soul in need of renewal. I have remembered God. I am in worship. I am being relieved of the responsibility of trying to get along with those that resent me and the way I am. I quit wasting my energy. My efforts to do so subside. I begin to get along with Him in place of them. I find myself in adoration of Him. I return to sender. The experience goes beyond the intellectual belief that: "it is none of my business what others think of me."Those are assuredly truthful words. Still, it hurts like hell when someone you do care about and/or are able to care about begins to hate you. You feel the hurt regardless of how brilliant you may be in your undertaking not to be borthered by their distainment for your presence upon earth. You feel like trashing yourself. It is at those times I have need to realize I have the opportunity of thinking well of them. I have need to do so for well being.

It is hard trying to get along with another who will hardly let you do so. That is to say, unless you will do or say what they expect of you. You can easily hate yourself. Especially, if you exhaust yourself by trying to do please someone who seems insatiable. It is an trying experience. I can see where it is easy to get stuck in this pattern of drugery. The only way out - is in. And I guess you can't get inside unless your intutition does lead you inward for rest and recouperation for well being.

Thinking well of others is doing well for yourself. It is the chore of everyone who believes life is worthwhile. It is unforgiveable not to do so when the need arises. Especially, as said when others are hating you. The experience I am talking about is forgiveness. Not you forgiving anyone. Experiencing the forgiveness of the God of your heart in relationship with someone who has slighted (wacked) your well being. His forgiveness for a certain person that existed before the foundation of the world. It is pure joy when feeling His forgiveness in relationship to them. It heals the hurt of their hatred for your existance in their life stream. It is relieving. How do you spell relief: FORGIVENESS. It is indescribleably delicious. It is better than sex. Or, I should say, it is spiritual sex. Intercourse. The intercourse of God. A penetrating the heart of man. Body-Being Communication. It is a dying unto self. Simply put, LIFE.

I was realizing that the reason I adore the God of my heart is that He'll take care of my light work. It is Him, and Him alone that heals my body, mind and soul complex. Likewise, it is Him, and Him alone that prospers and protects me. And, yes, I am quite aware that He enlists the services of others to do His bidding. I have seen His handiwork in my life stream.
I have seen Him use someone to defend me that previously considered myself their enemy.
I have seen Him use someone to prosper me that wouldn't ordinarily do so. So often, I have sat in awe while being priviliged to see the mysterious workings of His Way, Truth and Life Abundancy. It is no wonder why I find myself crying like a baby. I am so sorry that I tried to push my will upon others when His would have done so much better on my behalf. His majesty is beyond the belief of the mortal framework of foolish ways and means. More often than not, we try harder than we need to do. We are so hard on ourselves. This is why we are hard on others. The Supreme Being is in control. We have no need to control anything or anybody. All are controlled by their ruling love to begin with. And, will follow what they will until His Will does come into play. I am convinced that the Will of the God of my heart is love beyond belief. How about yours?

If you discover that it is harder than hell to find some person, place or thing to fulfill your needs, listen. Sit down, get easy on yourself by taking a load off your mind (pressure to do so). Begin anew by waiting upon (faithing in) the Lord (worship Him-give Him your attention). You will re-discover the reality of them finding you because of need. Didn't your parents find you becoming their baby? Now that you are His Child, the world will find you in His Way, Truth and LifeStyle. This easy way of doing things will cause you to become not only glad that you did but successful in life. It may be an everlasting experience of eternal prosperity. Never know, I suspect, until you try it until you finally do it properly. One and One is Two. Two of the Same One that is Love in the Activity of Prospering Life. That Love is the light Child in the Prodigy of growth and unfoldment of the Presence of the Lord of Host. Namely, the God of your heart.

Rev. Bill


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