Spiritist Society Towards the Light

On the Way to Perfection

by Emmanuel (Spirit) / Chico Xavier (Medium)

April 6, 2018

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Remember the sowing of blessings on Earth if you wish to reach the harvest of higher improvement of Superior Spirituality.

 

There’s no building without foundation, just as there is no achievement without effort.

 

Remember that Jesus did not ask of us the impossible.

 

The lessons of the Divine Master remain permeated in the simplest aspects of nature.

 

• A mustard seed. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew, chapter 17:14-20.

 

• Do not hide your lamp under the bed. No one lights a lamp and hides it under a bed. Instead they put it on a stand so that those who come in can see the light. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Do not conceal your talents or abilities. This proverb is taken from the Sermon on the Mount; Jesus is telling believers not to hide their faith.

 

Do not forget that the work to achieve perfection should begin with the most insignificant aspects of our lives.

 

• A smile at home.

 

• A spontaneous favor on behalf of our friends.

 

• A look of understanding towards those in suffering. A prayer for the enemies.

 

• A fraternal gesture. Silence in facing slander.

 

No one can start the construction of a house by the roof.

 

We are human beings, whether incarnated or discarnated, with our roots still attached to Earth, the admirable mother of our development throughout the millennia.

 

Do not expect to fly without wings. However, even if we are not angels yet, we can surely become companions of faithful kindness.

 

As much as possible, begin today the ministry of good will towards everyone, starting from your home sanctuary, and tomorrow you will be able to reach the blessed equilibrium of higher degrees on the upward road of evolution.

 

• Give what you have and what you are in the benefit of others.

 

• If others do not understand you, even so help them.

 

• If you are slandered or oppressed, continue doing your best towards them.

 

• If they dislike you, continue helping them in any way that you can.

 

This is where love begins; where it becomes present, and where God is.

 

Where God is present, you will have everything that you need to find happiness.

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Source: Book Reconforto by Emmanuel (Spirit) / Chico Xavier (Medium), chapter 2, published by GEEM.

 

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Our Prayer

 

Emmanuel (Spirit) /Chico Xavier (Medium)

 

Lord,

 

Teach us to pray without forgetting to work

 

To give without looking who is receiving it

 

To serve without questioning until then

 

To suffer without hurting anyone

 

To progress without losing simplicity

 

To sow the good without thinking about the results.

 

To forgive without conditions

 

To march forth without counting the obstacles.

 

To see without malice

 

To listen without corrupting the topic.

 

To speak without hurting others

 

To understand our brothers without asking to be understood.

 

To respect others without asking for their consideration

 

To give the best of ourselves, in addition to fulfilling our duties, without requesting recognition

 

Lord,

 

Strengthen in us the patient with the difficulties of others, like we need others to be patient with us.

 

Help us that we don’t do to others what we don’t want for ourselves.

 

Help us, most of all, to recognize that our higher happiness is that we will fulfill the Your designs, where and how You want it, now and forever. So be it.           

 

Source: Book A Luz da Oração by Several Spirit-Authors through the medium Chico Xavier, published by O Clarim, 1969