Self Confidence-The Basis for Faith in God- Faith in Self, Faith in God Part 2

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Am engineer who plans a tall building knows the importance of a strong

foundation. To reach great heights, he must first dig down to a firm

base in the earth. It would be foolish to build upon shifting sands,

for the structure would soon topple. The firm foundation for faith in

God is faith inself. When we reach down to the solid basis in

ourselves, our progress is assured.

 

If we cannot find our own inner strength, how will we recognize divine

power? Faith in self is the basis for faith in God, for it is the

divinity within that enables us to recognize the divinity in the world.

If we had never tasted the sweetness of sugar, why would we seek it out

in the candy store?

 

" Self confidence is the basis of faith in God also. People who do not

know who they are and who have no confidence in their strength and

power assert that there is no God. But how can they declare that the

God in whom you believe and who exists for you does not exist? " Baba

 

Divinity lies hidden within every person. Spiritual discipline reveals

it. Like deriving butter from milk, certain methods are required to

make divinity emerge. When we act our aspirations with faith in our

ability, we earn God's grace and guidance in the task. Those who make

the effort, seizing every chance for advancement, earn that grace.

 

" Everyone has the right to earn grace, but those like Ramakrishna, who

have faith in themselves, will earn it soon and plentifully. God loves

those who have the self confidence and the courage of conviction and

who seize every opportunity to improve their spiritual status " Baba

 

Self confidence arises from the atma, the inner reality. Even if we do

not recognize the source of our strength, it is enough if we heed its

direction. The voice within is the unfailing guide to higher

experience. It manifests as a thirst for truth and goodness. It assures

us of our abilities and worth. It discloses the paths of right and

wrong.

 

" Your self is God. You have faith in your judgement, your intelligence,

your ability, because God within tells you not to falter or fear. That

assurances wells from within, from your basic truth, which is otherwise

called God. It does not matter if you do not call it God. It is enough

if you believe in yourself; that is the real test of theism " Baba

 

Continued...Self Confidence-The Basis for Faith in God-A Formula for

Success Part 03