GOD’S GRACE

I hope I never tire of seeking knowledge. Packing up some books today for our move I came across a tiny dark blue one (about 3 inches square) written by Paramahansa Yogananda with the intriguing title "How You Can Talk With God."

When I first read "Autobiography of a Yogi" in the 1960’s, Yogananda inspired me in a way few others ever have. His is one of the clearest voices on this planet speaking about self-realization.

Today I sat down on the bedroom floor and opened this little book. As I read his wonderful words it felt like taking a drink of cool spring water feels after taking a long hike up a mountain. The first of gulp of knowledge began to quench my thirst. Listen to this and see if you feel the same: "The glory of God is great. He is real and He can be found.... silently and surely, as you walk on the path of life, you must come to the realization that God is the only object. The only goal that will satisfy you; for in God likes the answer to every desire of the heart."

Lately, during every day that passes I thank God for all He has blessed me with. I feel I have learned what Yogananda speaks about—that God is the only goal. But more than that, God, when we realize Him, is all there is. He is even part of the search for the goal. It is as if He is guiding us back towards himself in our search.

God’s Grace is always with us. We recognize it as a feeling of warmth and safety in the middle of this sometimes frightening and anxious world.

God’s Grace. It is what guides us.