The Magic Path of Intuition (41 page)

The House That Faith Built

by without any apparent change, but she said,

“I have perfect faith that God is doing His perfect work.” One day, it suddenly disappeared!

Her friends were amazed and said, “You had

better go to a doctor and see what happened.”

She replied, “I am perfectly well. God has

done His perfect work.”

Faith is simply knowing that God can do

it. Every unpleasant condition in your life is

the result of a lack of faith. A student dem-

onstrated several thousand dollars after years

of lack, but her fi rst act was prompted by fear instead of faith. “I bought a lot of shoes in case I should be without money again.” Her motive was wrong. Watch your own motives with

all diligence, for out of them are the issues of life. If her motive had been simply a desire for plenty of shoes, it would have been constructive. But it was really a preparation for loss, so she soon had lots of shoes but no money.

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THE MAGIC PATH OF INTUITION

Many people keep back their demonstra-

tions by fretting because of evildoers. Someone is mean; someone is unjust or cruel. Resentment is a violation of the law of love (good-

will) and is a barrier to your desires. “Trust in the Lord and do good” means to never doubt

the power of God. Trust Infi nite Intelligence

with the management of your affairs, never

interfere with doubts or worry, and let every

act be prompted by good motives.

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Follow your intuitive leads and prepare for

the blessings you have asked for, regardless of adverse appearances. True prayer means preparation. For example, a lady wanted a radio,

made a place for it in the corner, and kept the spot dusted. If your demonstration lags, you

haven’t dusted it. The explorer and adventurer

in you will see you through. It is your Divine

Self, the superconscious, which knows no de-

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