by Kaye Cooper
When you are born of the spirit, your only purpose in living will be to do the will of our Heavenly Father. God’s plan for knitting the grand universe together by the power of love is so intriguing and so alluring and such a joy that it becomes a consuming adventure for the spirit-led person.
Discussion points and Urantia Book references
Consider these questions:
- What is spiritual power?
- What does it enable us to do?
- How do we invoke spiritual power?
The following statements may clarify and enlarge your answers.
Because you are willing to be led by the spirit which indwells you, very soon you will begin to see with the eyes of the spirit [understanding, tolerant, forgiving and loving], and when you wholeheartedly choose to be guided by the spirit, you will be born of the spirit—i.e. your only purpose in living will be to do the will of your Father who is in heaven. Ref. UB 1602:6 / 142:6.7
As a result of your sincere desire to be like God and because of your faith and trust in your Heavenly Father, you will be transformed by the Spirit of Truth and thereby strengthened in your inner soul by the constant spiritual renewing of your mind—and in this way you are endowed with the power to do the will of God. Ref. UB 1609:5 / 143:2.3
You must come to that place of spiritual advantage where you fall in love with those higher and more idealistic forms of conduct that your mind desires. You will in this way be delivered through spiritual transformation. Beauty is always triumphant over ugliness in the hearts of all who are illuminated by the love of truth. There is a mighty power in the expulsive energy of a new and sincere spiritual affection. Don’t be overcome by evil but rather overcome evil with good, especially within yourself. Ref. UB 1739:0 / 156:5.5
How to help others find their path to spirit.
Never should a righteous cause be promoted by force; spiritual victories can be won only by spiritual power. Do not use psychic force—overpowering arguments, mental superiority, logic, or shrewd eloquence. Do not use emotion—fear, pity, or mere sentiment. Do not attack using condemnation, sarcasm, or cynicism. Instead use faith encouragement – introduce people to the God who lives within them. Teach friendship with God. Exude the joy, good will, and good humor that comes from knowing God. Extend sympathy to the brave and courageous as they meet the trials of living. Above all, proclaim a message of good news that is infectious in its transforming power. Ref. UB 1765: 3 / 159:3
Spiritual power is the attraction, allure, magnetism, gravity-pull of love, truth, beauty, and goodness. Depending on the circumstances, you can be either the beneficiary of spiritual power or its catalyst for others experience of it.