Be Like Jesus - 19

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0pt">Without pain, one does not realize the value of pleasure. The value of

light can be realized only when there is darkness. This message of truth must

be taught to the entire world, as it was the teaching of Jesus. One has to

overcome difficulties to be successful in life. What is happiness? True

happiness is that which is related to God. The yearning for bliss is the best

proof of our holy nature. Man is bliss; he seeks bliss, and bliss is

blessedness for him. Since God is bliss, happiness is union with God. Nothing

else can award that joy which is unaffected by whatever happens or does not

happen. Never feel depressed when you are weighed down by difficulties.

Difficulties are part and parcel of the lives of great devotees. God subjects

His devotees to tests so that their faith in Him can be strengthened and their

hearts purified. However, God will never impose suffering on you that you

cannot bear. Difficulties are meant for cleansing the vessel of your heart. Do

not be afraid of difficulties as they are like passing clouds; do not waver.

Follow your heart, which is steady and unwavering. Some people accuse,

criticize and censure God in times of difficulties. Do not blame others of

impute partiality to God. Above all, do not rely on

this impermanent objective world; it is full of sorrow and change. Each one has

to bear the consequences of one’s own actions; none can predict when and how,

but one is bound to face them. “As you sow, so shall you reap.” There are no

defects in God. All words and deeds of God are perfect. You see the reflection,

reaction and resound of your own feelings. They are psychological in nature.

Understand and experience this truth that God always gives good alone. Above

all, whatever your difficulties, whatever the ordeals you have to undergo, in

any situation, do not give up God. God is One. Whether you are affluent,

destitute, whether you are a scholar or an ignoramus, whatever troubles you may

be faced with, whatever spiritual practices you may adopt, whether you

are regarded as a sinner or a saint, “Do not give up God. Realise that God is

One.” .