How many of you have ever built a sand castle? Sand sculpted an animal of some sort, or a car, or a miniature lighthouse, or a fort? Chances are you knew your creation was only going to be a temporary creation. We doubt you thought, “Wow, I think I’ll take this home with me.†When your artistic bent was over, you probably enjoyed bulldozing your creation, or watching your kids do it, or watching the tide do it.
Surprisingly, you will find organizations that provide you with ideas along with instruction on sand art sculpting. There’s an enormous marketplace for sand castle resources, videos, books, and tutors. You can also use the internet and discover an expert sand sculptor in you location. We visited the Neptune Sand Art Festival in Virginia Beach in the past and were impressed by the caliber of sand art. We were amazed at the dimensions and fine detail of the designs. Some were 16 to 20 feet high. One was an amazing reproduction of a condo project!
Needless to say, constructing a sand castle and building a condominium are two different things. One must have a substantial, long lasting foundation. The other requires an exhibitor’s pass, visitors, sand art devotees, and judges to award prizes.
This article doesn’t literally refer to sand castles and condos on the beach. It has more to do with the kind of foundation you build your life on. It has to do with your consciousness. We’re talking Spiritual Enlightenment! And a story taken from Matthew sums it up nicely†Matt. 7:24-27: 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.â€
Let’s paraphrase this, and consider this coming from a more spiritual viewpoint:
24. Whoever receives these words on twitter, FaceBook, or email, and applies them, builds their condo (their Spiritual Consciousness) on rock.
25. When hurricanes with names like fear, doubt, worry, and anxiety beat upon that condo, it does not fall because it is built on a solid foundation.
26. But whoever hears these words, and does not apply them, builds their condo on sand.
27. And when gale force life events and circumstances slam into that condo, it crumbles because it is not built on a solid foundation.
The significance of this text are rather evident. Every time the condos we’re making reference to, the scriptures actually say houses, symbolize our consciousness.
If your spiritual consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground you will be able to withstand storms with names like fear, doubt, worry, false accusations, accidents, and health challenges. You will be able to stand ramrod straight in the midst of cyclones of criticism, tidal waves of gossip, and the heat index of hot air buffoons.
Alternatively, should your spiritual consciousness is constructed on the quick sand of quick fixes, shifting sands of worldly appetites, and what Eric Butterworth calls the ‘spell of materialism,’ you won't have the ability to weather a spring shower not to mention a category 5 human challenge.
We certainly have endured a few setbacks from time-to-time, much like everybody else. A number of them have brought with them a couple of turns and dramas which have surprised us. When you move through something of that nature, you discover the distinction between ‘shifting sand friends’ and ‘rock solid friends.’
Perhaps you have been through it? In addition, you understand the importance of applying stable Truth principles. And you value the love along with support of friends which have faith in you. You will need a faith-based consciousness to remain above the slings and arrows of difficulty. It will take a consciousness constructed on the rock of faith, not on sand of external appearances.
If we’ve realized anything at all from the truth walk in Unity Cher and I have discovered that we can work all things together for good. As soon as mankind creates its consciousness on sound spiritual ground, there'll be an end to conflicts and violence, hunger and homelessness, cancer and each of the ailments that could be healed if we genuinely loved and respected one another.
And so, I share again the message of Matthew 7:24-27:
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can weather any storm.
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can move beyond any human difficulty.
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can make the future you desire.
- If your consciousness is created on sound spiritual ground, you could make this current year the very best year you’ve ever experienced … as you walk the spiritual path on practical feet.
Surprisingly, you will find organizations that provide you with ideas along with instruction on sand art sculpting. There’s an enormous marketplace for sand castle resources, videos, books, and tutors. You can also use the internet and discover an expert sand sculptor in you location. We visited the Neptune Sand Art Festival in Virginia Beach in the past and were impressed by the caliber of sand art. We were amazed at the dimensions and fine detail of the designs. Some were 16 to 20 feet high. One was an amazing reproduction of a condo project!
Needless to say, constructing a sand castle and building a condominium are two different things. One must have a substantial, long lasting foundation. The other requires an exhibitor’s pass, visitors, sand art devotees, and judges to award prizes.
This article doesn’t literally refer to sand castles and condos on the beach. It has more to do with the kind of foundation you build your life on. It has to do with your consciousness. We’re talking Spiritual Enlightenment! And a story taken from Matthew sums it up nicely†Matt. 7:24-27: 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.â€
Let’s paraphrase this, and consider this coming from a more spiritual viewpoint:
24. Whoever receives these words on twitter, FaceBook, or email, and applies them, builds their condo (their Spiritual Consciousness) on rock.
25. When hurricanes with names like fear, doubt, worry, and anxiety beat upon that condo, it does not fall because it is built on a solid foundation.
26. But whoever hears these words, and does not apply them, builds their condo on sand.
27. And when gale force life events and circumstances slam into that condo, it crumbles because it is not built on a solid foundation.
The significance of this text are rather evident. Every time the condos we’re making reference to, the scriptures actually say houses, symbolize our consciousness.
If your spiritual consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground you will be able to withstand storms with names like fear, doubt, worry, false accusations, accidents, and health challenges. You will be able to stand ramrod straight in the midst of cyclones of criticism, tidal waves of gossip, and the heat index of hot air buffoons.
Alternatively, should your spiritual consciousness is constructed on the quick sand of quick fixes, shifting sands of worldly appetites, and what Eric Butterworth calls the ‘spell of materialism,’ you won't have the ability to weather a spring shower not to mention a category 5 human challenge.
We certainly have endured a few setbacks from time-to-time, much like everybody else. A number of them have brought with them a couple of turns and dramas which have surprised us. When you move through something of that nature, you discover the distinction between ‘shifting sand friends’ and ‘rock solid friends.’
Perhaps you have been through it? In addition, you understand the importance of applying stable Truth principles. And you value the love along with support of friends which have faith in you. You will need a faith-based consciousness to remain above the slings and arrows of difficulty. It will take a consciousness constructed on the rock of faith, not on sand of external appearances.
If we’ve realized anything at all from the truth walk in Unity Cher and I have discovered that we can work all things together for good. As soon as mankind creates its consciousness on sound spiritual ground, there'll be an end to conflicts and violence, hunger and homelessness, cancer and each of the ailments that could be healed if we genuinely loved and respected one another.
And so, I share again the message of Matthew 7:24-27:
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can weather any storm.
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can move beyond any human difficulty.
- If your consciousness is built on solid spiritual ground, you can make the future you desire.
- If your consciousness is created on sound spiritual ground, you could make this current year the very best year you’ve ever experienced … as you walk the spiritual path on practical feet.
About the Author:
Bring together a talent for the dramatic an
in-depth comprehension of metaphysics
together with the lessons of Jesus together with a zeal for ministry and you will have described Revs. Bil Cher Holton the
dynamic couple that serve as co-ministers for Unity
Spiritual Life Center Durham NC. Where they teach you uncomplicated approaches to enhance
spiritual growth and therefore
reach spiritual enlightenment.
in-depth comprehension of metaphysics
together with the lessons of Jesus together with a zeal for ministry and you will have described Revs. Bil Cher Holton the
dynamic couple that serve as co-ministers for Unity
Spiritual Life Center Durham NC. Where they teach you uncomplicated approaches to enhance
spiritual growth and therefore
reach spiritual enlightenment.
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