Reason Why Some People Upset your Spirit

The Mirror in the Crowed: How Your Greatest Annoyances Reveal Your Hidden Magic

We’ve all had that one person who seems to exist solely to get under our skin. Maybe it’s a coworker who is "too loud," a friend who is "too sensitive," or a stranger whose "arrogance" makes your blood boil.

In the world of mysticism, we call these people Mirrors.

The "Mirror Technique" is an ancient psychological and spiritual tool that suggests the external world—especially the people in it—is a reflection of our internal landscape. But here is the mystical twist: the people who annoy you aren't just reflecting your flaws. They are often holding the keys to your hidden magic.

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Stop "Fixing" and Start Unveiling

Most self-help tells you to "fix" your triggers. In the path of self-discovery, we do the opposite: we unveil them.

Think back to your childhood. To "fit in" or be "good," you likely took parts of your natural personality and shoved them into a dark basement. This is what Carl Jung called the Shadow.

• If you were told to be quiet, you hid your Voice.

• If you were told to be practical, you hid your Magic.

• If you were told to be humble, you hid your Radiance.

When you meet someone who is "too much" of those things, your Shadow reacts with irritation because it recognizes a part of itself that has been denied freedom. You aren't annoyed at them; you are mourning a suppressed part of you.

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The "Golden Shadow": The Light We Are Afraid to Claim

There is a common misconception that the Shadow is only filled with "bad" traits like rage or greed. But the most profound secret of the mystical path is the Golden Shadow.

The Unknown Fact: We are often more afraid of our greatness than our failures. The Golden Shadow consists of your highest talents, your deepest intuition, and your most potent power—all tucked away because they felt "too big" or "too dangerous" to own.

When you feel a strange, biting irritation toward someone who is effortlessly successful or unapologetically themselves, you are likely looking directly at your Golden Shadow. That "annoying" person is a divine messenger showing you exactly what you are capable of if you stopped playing small.

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How to Practice the Mirror Technique

The next time someone triggers a strong negative reaction in you, don't look at them. Look inward and ask these three mystical questions:

1. The Recognition: "What specific trait in this person is bothering me most?"

2. The Memory: "When was the first time I was told that this trait was 'wrong' or 'bad'?"

3. The Reclamation: "How can I bring a healthy version of this trait back into my life today?"

By doing this, you stop being a victim of your environment and start becoming an alchemist. You turn the "lead" of your annoyances into the "gold" of self-awareness.

Remember: The world isn't happening to you; it is being reflected for you. Your irritations are simply breadcrumbs leading you back to the magnificent, mystical being you’ve always been.

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Handling Rejection and Ghosting with Grace

Silence is an Answer: Handling Rejection and Ghosting with Grace

There is a specific kind of anxiety that comes after you hit "send."

You spend hours crafting the perfect proposal, tweaking your portfolio, or writing a cover letter that you feel perfectly captures your essence. You send it off into the digital ether, and then… you wait.

Day one passes. Hopeful. Day three passes. Maybe they are just busy. Day seven passes. The doubt creeps in. Two weeks later, the silence is deafening.

In the modern professional world—whether you are hunting for a job or pitching to clients—"ghosting" has become the norm. We rarely get the dignity of a polite "no." Instead, we get the void.

It is easy to let this silence rot into bitterness. It is easy to spiral into self-criticism ("Was my portfolio not good enough?" "Did I charge too much?"). But if we look at this through a spiritual lens, we can see that silence isn't just an absence of communication. Silence is an answer. And often, it is a form of protection.

The Spiritual Reframe: Rejection as Redirection

We often pray or set intentions for new opportunities: "I want a new job," or "I want high-paying clients." But we rarely see the full picture. We see the title or the paycheck; we don’t see the toxic work culture, the unreasonable demands, or the stress that would come with that specific opportunity.

When you knock on a door and it doesn't open, it is tempting to try and kick it down. But the spiritual path invites us to consider that perhaps the door is locked for a reason.

Maybe that client who never replied would have been a nightmare to work with. Maybe that job you didn't get would have kept you too busy to notice the better opportunity that is coming next month.

The silence is the universe’s way of saying: "Not this way. Not right now."

Detaching Self-Worth from Outcomes

The pain of ghosting usually stems from one root cause: we have attached our worth to the acceptance of others. When they don't reply, we feel invalidated.

But grace comes from knowing that your value as a creative and a professional is inherent. It is not determined by an HR manager’s email response rate.

When you operate from a place of desperation, you repel opportunities. You send frantic follow-up emails that scream, "I need this!" But when you operate from a place of abundance, you can handle the silence with a shrug. You know your work is valuable. You know the right fit is out there.

How to Respond with Grace

So, what does this look like in practice? How do we stay grounded when the inbox is empty?

1. The "One Follow-Up" Rule: It is professional to follow up once. Send a polite, brief nudge. If there is still silence after that? Release it. Let it go. Do not chase people who do not see your value.

2. Bless and Release: Instead of cursing the company that ghosted you, wish them well silently and cut the energetic cord. Say to yourself, "I release this opportunity to make space for the one that is truly meant for me."

3. Keep Moving: The best antidote to waiting is working. Don't sit by the phone. Start the next project. Draft the next proposal. Improve your craft. Motion creates emotion.

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Conclusion

Silence can sting, but it doesn't have to wound.

The next time you face the void of an unanswered application, take a deep breath. Trust that you are being guided. Trust that what is meant for you will not pass you by.

Sometimes, the "no" is loud. Sometimes, it is quiet. But in both cases, it is simply a signpost pointing you toward where you are actually supposed to be.

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Are You Finding It Hard To Let Go?

The Spiritual Art of Surrender: Why "Letting Go" is the Ultimate Power Move

In our modern world, we are taught that if we want something, we have to hustle for it. We need to plan, strategize, and force things to happen.

When we step onto the spiritual path, we often bring this same "hustle" mentality with us. We treat our healing like a project to be managed. We meditate aggressively. We try to micro-manage our manifestations. We desperately try to "fix" our shadows.

And eventually, we burn out.

We find ourselves asking: If I'm doing all this spiritual work, why do I still feel so stressed?

The answer lies in the one lesson that the ego hates most: Surrender.

What Surrender Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

The word "surrender" gets a bad rap. To the ego, surrender sounds like losing. It sounds like waving a white flag, giving up, or being passive.

But spiritual surrender is the exact opposite of weakness. It is an act of immense courage.

Surrender is not giving up on your dreams; it is giving up your tight grip on how those dreams come true.

Think of it like this: You are in a river.

Control is trying to swim upstream, exhausted, fighting the current because you think you know better than the river where you should go.

Surrender is picking up your feet, floating on your back, and trusting that the current knows exactly where it is taking you.

The Paradox of Control

The greatest spiritual paradox is this: The more you try to control something, the more it eludes you.

When you are gripping tightly to a desired outcome (a specific relationship, a job, a healing timeline), you are vibrating with the energy of lack and fear. You are telling the Universe: "I don't trust that this will happen unless I force it."

Surrender shifts your energy from fear to trust. It is saying: "Universe, this is what I desire. I have done my part. Now, I release it to you to bring it about in the right way, at the right time."

Two Simple Ways to Practice "Letting Go"

Surrender is a muscle. You have to train it. Here are two practical ways to start dropping the oars and floating:

1. The "Exhale" Check-In

Your body knows when you are gripping too tight. Throughout the day, notice your physical state. Are your shoulders up by your ears? Is your jaw clenched? Is your belly tight?

Stop. Take a massive, deep inhale. And on the exhale, consciously drop your shoulders and open your hands. Physically signaling safety to your body makes mental surrender much easier.

2. The "God Box" (or Universe Box)

This is a powerful ritual for chronic worriers.

Find a small box or jar. Whenever you have a worry, a fear, or a desire that you cannot stop obsessing over, write it on a slip of paper. Fold it up, and put it in the box.

As you drop it in, say out loud: "I am surrendering this to the Universe. It is no longer my job to worry about this." Once it's in the box, you are mentally forbidden from ruminating on it. You have outsourced that problem to higher management.

The Freefall into Faith

Letting go feels scary. It feels like a freefall. But the spiritual journey is about realizing that there is no ground to hit—only a soft place to land that you couldn't see before.

Stop trying to be the General Manager of the Universe. You can retire from that job today. Take a deep breath, release your grip, and watch how much easier life gets when you let it flow.

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Reflection Question What is the one thing in your life right now that you are exhausted from trying to control? What would it feel like to just... stop fighting it today? Share your thoughts below.

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The Mirror in the Dark: Unlocking the Power of Shadow Work for Wholeness

Are you hiding from yourself? Discover the transformative practice of Shadow Work and learn how embracing your "dark side" is the key to true spiritual light.

In the spiritual community, we talk a lot about "love and light." We want to be high-vibe, positive, and kind. But what happens to the parts of us that aren't so polite? What happens to our anger, our jealousy, our greed, and our shame?

We shove them into a metaphorical basement and lock the door. Psychologist Carl Jung called this The Shadow.

But here is the mystical truth: You cannot be whole if you are rejecting half of yourself. To truly awaken, you don't just need to reach for the light; you need to make peace with the dark.

What is the "Shadow"?

Your Shadow isn't necessarily "evil." It is simply the collection of everything you’ve denied about yourself.

It starts in childhood. Maybe you were told "good girls don't get angry" or "big boys don't cry." So, you repressed your anger or your sadness. Over time, these rejected emotions grow in the dark. They become the "monster" in the closet.

But the Shadow also hides your Gold. It holds your creativity, your passion, and your wildness—traits you might have suppressed to "fit in."

The Cost of Ignoring the Shadow

When you ignore your Shadow, it doesn't disappear. It starts to run your life from behind the scenes. This often shows up as Projection.

Have you ever met someone who annoyed you instantly, for no logical reason? That is usually your Shadow talking. You are seeing a trait in them that you are suppressing in yourself.

If you hate someone for being "too loud," you might be suppressing your own desire to be heard.

If you judge someone for being "selfish," you might be neglecting your own self-care.

How to Do Shadow Work (A Gentle Start)

Shadow work is intense, so it is best to start small. Here is a simple practice called "Trigger Tracking."

• Notice the Trigger: The next time you feel a sudden burst of strong negative emotion (anger, disgust, judgment), stop.

• Ask the Question: Instead of blaming the other person, ask yourself: "What part of me does this person represent?"

• Offer Compassion: Imagine that negative trait as a small child throwing a tantrum. Instead of scolding it, offer it understanding. Say, "I see you are angry. It is safe to feel this."

The Treasure in the Cave

The goal of Shadow Work isn't to fix yourself—it's to accept yourself. When you stop fighting your own demons, you realize they were never demons at all; they were just wounded parts of you waiting to be loved.

By integrating your Shadow, you reclaim your energy. You become less judgmental of others and more at peace with yourself. You stop trying to be "perfect" and start being real.

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Reflection: What is one trait in other people that drives you absolutely crazy? Be honest! Let’s discuss what that might be trying to teach you in the comments below.

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The Night Shift: How to Interpret Your Dreams for Spiritual Growth

Do your dreams hold secret messages? Discover how to unlock the spiritual meaning behind common dream symbols and use your sleep for self-discovery.

We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep. But for the spiritual seeker, sleep isn't just a time to recharge the body—it’s a time when the soul goes to work.

In many ancient traditions, dreams were considered a bridge to the divine. While our waking mind is busy with bills, traffic, and to-do lists, our sleeping mind is free to process our deepest fears, desires, and spiritual lessons.

If you’ve been waking up feeling like you just lived a whole other life, it’s time to start paying attention.

Why Your Dreams Are So Weird

Have you ever dreamt you were back in high school taking a test you didn't study for? Or that your teeth were falling out?

The language of dreams is symbolism. The spirit world doesn't speak in English or French; it speaks in pictures and feelings. A dream about a car crashing isn't usually a prophecy about a literal accident—it’s often a symbol that you feel "out of control" in some area of your waking life.

To understand your dreams, you have to stop looking at the literal event and start looking at the emotion behind it.

3 Common Spiritual Dream Themes

While every dreamer is unique, there are universal symbols that appear across cultures:

1. Flying: Often represents a desire for freedom or a sign that you are rising above a difficult situation. It is a high-vibration dream connected to spiritual ascension.
2. Being Chased: This usually indicates you are running away from a part of yourself or a responsibility you are afraid to face. The "monster" is often just a shadow aspect of your own ego.
3. Water: Water represents emotion. A calm ocean suggests peace; a tidal wave suggests you are overwhelmed by feelings.

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How to Start "Catching" Your Dreams

Most people forget 90% of their dreams within 10 minutes of waking up. To harness this tool for self-discovery, you need to build a habit.

The Bedside Ritual: Keep a notebook and pen physically on your nightstand (not your phone—the blue light kills the dream memory).

The moment you wake up, do not move. Stay in your sleeping position. Squeeze your eyes shut and try to grab the tail end of the dream. Then, write down whatever you remember—even if it's just a color, a feeling, or a single word.

Over time, you will start to see patterns. You might notice you always dream of a specific house when you are stressed, or a specific animal when you are about to have a breakthrough.

Awakening in Your Sleep

Your dreams are personal love letters from the Universe. They are trying to tell you what your conscious mind is too busy to hear. By learning to decode them, you turn that "wasted" third of your life into a powerful classroom for spiritual evolution.

Tonight, before you drift off, try setting an intention. Whisper to yourself: "I am ready to receive the message." You might be surprised by what answers come knocking.

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The Silent Voice: How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear

The Silent Voice: How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear

We have all heard the advice: "Just trust your gut."

It sounds simple enough. But anyone on a journey of self-discovery knows that it is rarely that easy. When you are standing at a crossroads in life—choosing a new career, leaving a relationship, or taking a leap of faith—the inner dialogue can get loud.

Is that sinking feeling in your stomach a warning from the Universe? Or is it just your old friend, Fear, trying to keep you in your comfort zone?

Learning to distinguish between the Quiet Wisdom of Intuition and the Loud Chatter of Fear is perhaps the most important skill you can master.

The Signature of Fear

Fear is biological. It is designed to keep you safe, which usually means keeping you same. Fear dislikes the unknown. Because of this, the voice of fear often has a specific "texture":

• It is Frantic: Fear feels like a spinning hamster wheel. The thoughts loop over and over: "What if? What if? What if?"

• It demands Urgency: Fear screams that you must decide right now or something terrible will happen.

• It lives in the Head: It is logical, analytical, and obsessed with pros and cons lists.

"Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." — Frank Herbert

 The Signature of Intuition

Intuition, on the other hand, is the language of the soul. It doesn’t scream; it simply knows.

• It is Calm: Even if the message is "don't go there," the feeling isn't panic. It is a solid, unshakeable sense of "no."

• It is Present: Intuition doesn't obsess over the past or the future. It speaks clearly in the present moment.

• It lives in the Body: You might feel an expansion in your chest, a relaxation in your shoulders, or a simple "knowing" in your solar plexus.

If Fear feels like pushing, Intuition feels like flowing.

A Simple Practice: The Body Compass

The next time you are confused about a decision, stop thinking and start feeling. Try this "Body Compass" exercise:

1. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.

2. Think of Option A. Imagine you have already made that choice. Notice your physical reaction. Do you feel heavy? Constricted? Does your stomach tighten?

3. Clear your mind.

4. Think of Option B. Imagine you have chosen this path. Do you feel lighter? Is there a sense of relief or expansion?

Your body is an antenna for truth. While your mind can play tricks on you, your body rarely lies.

Walking the Path

Trusting your intuition is a muscle. You build it by listening to the small nudges first—taking a different route to work, calling a friend when they pop into your head, or resting when your body asks for it.

The more you trust the Silent Voice, the louder and clearer it becomes.

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Your Turn Have you ever gone against your logic because your gut told you to? How did it turn out? Share your story of inner guidance in the comments below.

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The Whisper of the Universe: How to Decode Synchronicities for Self-Discovery

The Whisper of the Universe: How to Decode Synchronicities for Self-Discovery

Have you ever thought of an old friend you haven’t spoken to in years, only to have them call you five minutes later? Or perhaps you’ve been grappling with a difficult life decision, and suddenly, a random stranger in a coffee shop says the exact phrase you needed to hear?

We often brush these moments off as "weird coincidences." But in the realm of the mystical, these are not accidents. They are synchronicities—the Universe’s way of winking at you, letting you know you are on the right path.

What is Synchronicity?

The term was coined by the famous psychologist Carl Jung. He described it as "circumstances that appear meaningfully related yet lack a causal connection." In spiritual terms, synchronicity is the language of the soul. It is the bridge between your inner world (your thoughts and dreams) and the outer world (reality).

"There are no accidents; there is only some purpose that we have not yet understood." — Deepak Chopra

When you start to awaken to your own spiritual journey, these moments happen more frequently. They are breadcrumbs leading you toward your true self.

Common Types of Mystical Signs

The Universe rarely shouts; it whispers. Here are three common ways these stories manifest in our daily lives:

Repeating Numbers (Angel Numbers): Seeing 11:11, 333, or 444 consistently on clocks, receipts, or license plates. These are often interpreted as "wake-up calls" or confirmations of alignment.

Animal Totems: Consistently crossing paths with a specific animal—like a hawk, a deer, or even a spider. In many spiritual traditions, animals carry specific messages or "medicine" for our spirit.

Serendipitous Meetings: Meeting a mentor, a partner, or a new friend exactly when you were ready for the lesson they had to teach you.

How to Use These Signs for Self-Discovery

It is one thing to notice the magic; it is another to use it for growth. Here is a simple practice to help you integrate these mystical stories into your life:

The "Pause and Ask" Technique

When a synchronicity occurs, stop what you are doing. Take a deep breath. Ask yourself:

What was I thinking about right before this happened?

How does this make me feel? (Anxious, excited, comforted?)

If this moment had a voice, what would it say?

Don't overanalyze it with logic. Feel it with your intuition. The answer usually comes instantly.

Trusting the Mystery

The path of self-discovery is rarely a straight line. It is a spiral. Sometimes you will feel lost, and sometimes the silence of the Universe will feel deafening.

But remember: just because you cannot see the guide, doesn't mean you aren't being guided. Keep your eyes open for the small miracles. The more you acknowledge them, the more they will show up to light your way.

Join the Conversation Have you experienced a synchronicity that changed the course of your life? Share your mystical story in the comments below—we’d love to hear how the Universe speaks to you.

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The Dangers of Masturbation (How to Overcome)

"It is better to have sex than to masturbate", but both are not ideal. You lose a lot from that single act. 

Watch the video below to be educated both spiritually and psychologically. - Prophet Lovy Elias.

The Hidden Dangers of Masturbation: What Many People Don’t Realize

Masturbation is a topic many people avoid, yet it quietly shapes the habits, emotions, and mental clarity of countless individuals. While it may seem harmless, frequent or compulsive masturbation can create deeper issues that affect your daily life, relationships, and personal growth.

1. It Can Become Addictive

Masturbation triggers a strong dopamine release—the “pleasure chemical.” Over time, the brain may start craving that quick dopamine hit, creating a cycle of dependence. This can lead to compulsive behaviors that are hard to break.

2. It May Reduce Motivation

Excessive self-pleasure often leads to mental fatigue and low drive. Many people report decreased ambition, loss of focus, and reduced energy. Your brain begins to associate pleasure with instant gratification instead of long-term effort.

3. It Can Harm Real Relationships

When someone relies too much on masturbation (especially with pornography), it may affect their intimacy with real partners. Unrealistic expectations, reduced sensitivity, and emotional disconnection often develop over time.

4. It Can Trigger Guilt, Shame, or Anxiety

Many people struggle emotionally after the act—feeling disappointed, spiritually distant, or mentally drained. These emotions can accumulate and lead to long-term stress.

5. It Weakens Discipline and Willpower

Any habit that provides instant pleasure without effort can slowly weaken self-control. Overindulgence in masturbation can make it harder to maintain discipline in other areas like work, fitness, faith, or personal development.

Choosing a Healthier Path

Breaking the cycle is possible. Replacing the habit with healthier alternatives—exercise, prayer, reading, meditation, hobbies, or meaningful connections—helps rewire the mind for long-term fulfillment instead of short-term pleasure.

Self-control builds confidence, discipline, and a stronger sense of identity. The goal isn’t just to avoid masturbation—it’s to pursue a healthier, more empowered version of yourself.

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Reason why you can't build a relationship with God

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son to die for our redemption.

God first loved us and believed in us. He trusted us with His only Son’s life—that’s how much He loves us. So how can you build a relationship with such a God? You can’t, because he chose you first therefore there is nothing left to build but just to acknowledge, trust and obey. We simply have to grow in His love; our task is to grow into Him.

And the only way to grow into Him is by faith. Here is an article I found in the pages of Make Today Count by John C. Maxwell. After reading this article, I don’t think there’s anything more I can add to this masterpiece.

We Already Have Faith.. The Important Choice Is Where We Place It

Author John Bisagno observed, "Faith is at the heart of life. You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce.
He gives you a prescription you cannot read. You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen. He gives you a medicine you do not understand and yet you take it."
We all have faith. Every day we act on beliefs that have little or no evidence to back them up. That is also true in a spiritual sense. Just as one person has faith that God is real, an atheist has faith that there is no God. Both people hold strong beliefs, and neither person can produce evidence lo absolutely prove his point of view. Right now, you already have faith in something. Your goal should be to align your beliefs with the truth. Seek the truth, and I believe you wil find it.

Understand That Faith Is Often Birthed Out of Difficulties
I've already shared that some skeptical people see faith as a negative thing, almost as a sign of weakness. If faith is new to you and you are uncertain how to approach it, then I would advise you to view it as an opportunity for a course correction in the journey of life.

If you are experiencing difficulties, allow yourself to explore faith in response to it. Henri Nouwen said this "is the great conversation in our life: to recognize and believe that the many unexpected events are not just disturbing interruptions of our projects, but the way in which God molds our hearts and prepares us." Faith not only can help you through a crisis, it can help you to approach life after the hard times with a whole new perspective. It can help you adopt an outlook of hope and courage through faith to face reality.

A Faith That Hasn't Been Tested Can't Be Trusted

It's not enough to simply make a faith decision. If you want to live it out, then you have to work at deepening it.
Faith gives you peace and strength only if it's not superfi-cial. The deeper the faith, the greater its potential to carry You through the rough times. As Rabbi Abraham Heschel Said, "Faith like Job's cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken."
Perhaps nothing in recent history tested the faith of so many people as severely as the Holocaust. Viennese psychiatrist Victor Frankl was one of the survivors of the Nazis atrocities. He spent 1942 to 1945 in the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Dachau, Frankl once said, "A weak faith is weakened by predicaments and catastrophes whereas a strong faith is strengthened by them." Despite the horrors he witnessed and the treatment he suffered, his
faith didn't weaken—it deepened.

MANAGING THE DISCIPLINE OF FAITH

Thousands of books have been written on how to live out the discipline of faith. Perhaps that is so because it is such a difficult thing to do. For me, the discipline can be captured in one simple phrase: every day to live and lead like Jesus. While the words are simple, following through is not. Living out the discipline of faith is the greatest challenge of my Daily Dozen. The problem is that instead of being like Jesus, I often want to be like John Maxwell. I fall short of the mark. But with God as my helper, I keep growing. And when I do follow in his footsteps and live his principles, people are helped and I am fulfilled.
Following are four suggestions for managing your discipline of faith:

1. Embrace the Value of Faith

I've already given a number of reasons why I think faith is beneficial. But let me add to that list. There are some things in life you will arrive at only through faith. In the past, many people hoped that science would provide all the answers to life's questions. But science cannot do that.

Ironically, what is embraced as scientific fact changes from generation to generation. Just look at the way scientists have viewed our solar system. Ptolemy believed the earth was at its center. Copernicus asserted that the sun was at its center and the planets moved in circular orbits around it.
Kepler proved that the orbits were elliptical. Today, scientists no longer argue the structure of the solar system, but ideas about how it was formed change continually. In fact, just this week scientists found what they are calling the oldest known planet in the globular star cluster M4. They say it is a ""stunning revelation' that will force scientists to revise their ideas of planetary formation."26
Contrast science with faith. The core beliefs of Judaism and Christianity have not changed in thousands of years.
There is a spiritual aspect to human life that cannot be de-nied. Spiritual needs must be met spiritually. Nothing else will fill the void.

2. Put God in the Picture

There's a story of a man driving a convertible on a mountain road who took an unexpected turn too quickly and went right over the edge. As his car fell, he managed to grab on to a tree sprouting from the cliff face as his car dropped a thousand feet to the canyon floor.
"Help!" he screamed. "Can anyone hear me?" An echo was the only response.
"God, can you hear me?" he cried.
Suddenly the clouds rolled together and a voice like thunder said, "Yes, I can hear you."

"Will you help me?"
"Yes, I will help you. Do you believe in me?
"Yes, I believe in you."
"Do you trust me?"
"Yes, yes, I trust you. Please, hurry."
"If you trust me, then let go of the tree," thundered the voice.
After a long silence, the man cried, "Can anyone else
hear me?"

If you want to embrace faith, you must let God into your life. No one else is worthy of our absolute and unconditional trust. Theologian F. B. Meyer said, "Unbelief puts our circumstances between us and God. Faith puts God between us and our circumstances." Who wouldn't like to have the Creator of the universe helping them? James, one of the fathers of the first-century church, advised, "Come near to God and he will come near to you."

3. Associate with People of Faith

Comedian Bob Hope once went to the airport to meet his wife, Dolores, who had been doing some charity work for the Catholic Church. When her private plane pulled in, the first two people to step off the plane were Catholic priests. Then came Dolores, followed by four more Catholic priests. Hope turned to a friend near him and quipped,
"I don't know why she just doesn't buy insurance like everybody else!"
It's a fact that you become more like the people you spend time with. If you desire to increase your faith, spend time with others who exercise theirs. Learn from them.
Find out how they think.

4. Explore and Deepen Your Faith

Developing your faith is very similar to developing yourself physically. Perhaps that's why the Bible contains so many athletic metaphors for spiritual growth. If you want to get into good physical condition, you need to exercise your body regularly. If you don't, you not only don't gain strength and conditioning, you begin to lose what you once had.
D. L. Moody, a nineteenth-century lay preacher who founded Northfield Seminary and the Moody Bible Institute, explained how his faith developed. He said, "I prayed for faith, and thought that some day faith would come down and strike me like lightning. But faith did not seem to come. One day I read in the tenth chapter of Romans,
'Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.' I had closed my Bible and prayed for faith. I now opened my Bible and began to study, and faith has been growing ever since."

Congratulations if you read to this point. I must say, faith is the compass that guides us to God and His purpose for our creation. With faith, there is no impossibility—your trust becomes limitless, knowing that God is always in control, even when it doesn’t seem that way.

I mean, you don’t think we were just born to exist without purpose, right? They always say life is more spiritual than physical, and that’s why we don’t live based on feelings. Feelings are temporary, but God’s Word is eternal and never changes.

Always read your Bible to keep your faith burning like an unquenchable flame!

Feel free to leave a beautiful comment for others if you are inspired.

- Austine Martins.

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