Spiritual Advice and Guidance Blog: Urantia Book

Q: The Urantia Book has given me a lot, now after reading it and re reading it I have learned and understood a lot of concepts, I know there are still millions of things to understand, but how come the whole world doesn't know more about this book? I think things would be easier here in this planet if this book could become public knowledge, and follow all those magnificent words that Jesus Christ said. To be honest I don't like the way things are developing right now: wars, crime, violence, no values, intolerance, and it seems nobody cares.

A: How come the whole world doesn't know about this book? For several reasons I think, the first being a policy of non-promotion that was pervasive from the time of publication in 1955 until the 1990s when the internet took hold.

Many of the early readers thought the book should only be spread through word of mouth, from person to person. The book itself is another reason -- it's written in a style that speaks to introspective and thinking people and not particularly to the general reading public. General readers prefer their inspiration coated in fluff that's easy to digest and The Urantia Book is unequivocal in relating its message. And another reason may be that The Urantia Book is a personal - not a group - revelation; it's written for the person holding it on their lap, reading its words -- that's about the only way the revelation is disclosed and transmitted... from the ink on the page to the mind of the reader. I can fill the mind of someone else with all the cool, unique, fascinating facts the book contains and it just becomes a bunch of interesting stuff. I can't transmit the revelatory nature of its message. That only comes from putting in the time and effort required to read the book for oneself. Lots of people think they know all about The Urantia Book but unless they've actually read it for themselves they really don't.

We all wish for peace and tranquility here -- but wishing accomplishes nothing. The Urantia Book makes it clear that the only way true peace and tranquility will come is through the teachings of Jesus infusing the hearts and minds of the world's inhabitants. To do that the true teachings of Jesus need to be removed from the hold on them that Christianity imposes - to be freed for all religions and all people - separate from religious dogma.

We have a study titled "War and Peace" in the Spiritual Studies category... you can go to it here... that condenses the teachings of The Urantia Book on this topic, discussing the value and tragedy of war and how to get past it; it may be of some help to you.

Labels: Jesus, peace, teachings of Jesus, The Urantia Book, war

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Monday, September 14, 2009

I am searching for peace everywhere but still, I never get it...

Q: Hello Brother, I am searching for peace everywhere but still, I never get it. How can I and how will I receive it?

A: Thank you for your note to Truthbook.com.

You are not alone in your search for peace. Just look around you - read the news, watch the TV, look into the eyes of your fellow men. All of us long for peace in this world filled with unrest.

Peace in the outer world will come only after the need for war is ended. World peace will only come when mankind stops fighting for power and supremacy over his fellow men. The Urantia Book offers a unique perspective on peace. I invite you to have a look at our topical study on Peace HERE.

But I sense that you are looking for a different kind of peace - inner peace - peace of mind...

Again, The Urantia Book, and most especially the teachings of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers any individual the means by which they can secure this kind of peace for themselves. The Urantia Book offers us the assurance of cosmic citizenship in the family of God, and the knowledge that we have a high and noble purpose for living. The religion of Jesus offers inner peace of the highest order.

(194:3.3) To Jesus, mortal life had dealt its hardest, cruelest, and bitterest blows; and this man met these ministrations of despair with faith, courage, and the unswerving determination to do his Father's will. Jesus met life in all its terrible reality and mastered itâ€”even in death. He did not use religion as a release from life. The religion of Jesus does not seek to escape this life in order to enjoy the waiting bliss of another existence. The religion of Jesus provides the joy and peace of another and spiritual existence to enhance and ennoble the life which men now live in the flesh.

When we search for this kind of peace, we have to go no further than our own inner lives.

Here are some practical suggestions for finding inner peace from The Urantia Book:

(111:5.4) Peace in this life, survival in death, perfection in the next life, service in eternityâ€”all these are achieved (in spirit) now when the creature personality consentsâ€”choosesâ€”to subject the creature will to the Father's will.

(100:4.3) Spiritual growth yields lasting joy, peace which passes all understanding.

(100:6.6) One of the most amazing earmarks of religious living is that dynamic and sublime peace, that peace which passes all human understanding, that cosmic poise which betokens the absence of all doubt and turmoil. Such levels of spiritual stability are immune to disappointment. Such religionists are like the Apostle Paul, who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."

(101:8.4) Faith vitalizes religion and constrains the religionist heroically to live the golden rule. The zeal of faith is according to knowledge, and its strivings are the preludes to sublime peace.

(160:5.10) ...But are we willing to pay the price of this entrance into the kingdom of heaven? Are we willing to be born again? to be remade? Are we willing to be subject to this terrible and testing process of self-destruction and soul reconstruction? Has not the Master said: "Whoso would save his life must lose it. Think not that I have come to bring peace but rather a soul struggle"? True, after we pay the price of dedication to the Father's will, we do experience great peace provided we continue to walk in these spiritual paths of consecrated living.

You can see that dedicated religious living is the only sure way to secure inner peace; and it is not always easy to find. But the search is well worth the effort. Jesus said:

(157:2.2) "It is not the purpose of true religion merely to bring peace but rather to insure progress. And there can be no peace in the heart or progress in the mind unless you fall wholeheartedly in love with truth, the ideals of eternal realities. The issues of life and death are being set before youâ€”the sinful pleasures of time against the righteous realities of eternity. Even now you should begin to find deliverance from the bondage of fear and doubt as you enter upon the living of the new life of faith and hope. And when the feelings of service for your fellow men arise within your soul, do not stifle them; when the emotions of love for your neighbor well up within your heart, give expression to such urges of affection in intelligent ministry to the real needs of your fellows."

The above quotes are but a tiny part of the revelation that is contained in The Urantia Book. Please click on any of the links to expand the quote and read more. I recommend that you visit our site often, and get to know The Urantia Book. One good way to start is to subscribe to our free service - Quote of the Day - which will deliver to your inbox a daily inspirational quote. In addition, there are many features on our site that will offer you great hope and encouragement to live your best spiritual life. And it is only that inner spiritual life that can ever deliver true and lasting peace. If more of us concentrated our efforts towards this kind of inner peace, outer peace would soon follow.

Finally, HERE is a selection of some of the best practical advice on living in the words of Jesus. Following this advice will contribute mightily to your success in finding the peace you seek.

Thanks again for writing, and best wishes...

Labels: faith, Jesus, peace, religious living, The Urantia Book, world peace

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Playing for Change Peace Video

This is a great music video produced by Play for Change - peace through music.

Labels: God, love, music, peace, playing for change, war

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Monday, December 08, 2008

As My Friend Lay Dying, I Felt Peace

Phil Smith describes sitting on the side of the road as his friend lay dying from the motor cycle accident. As he died, the teachings of the Urantia Book gave Phil peace and comfort about where his friend was going. Emotional, thoughtful, and moving story.

See also "After You Die"

Labels: death, life after death, peace, Phil Smith, The Urantia Book

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

I Want To Come To Peace With My Past

Q: Please help me out. How can I come to peace with my past? I will be very thankful to you.

A: We all do things that we regret, and many of us have experienced things in our past that were not pleasant. Oftentimes, bad experiences, or bad choices can stay with us for a long time and can get in the way of living in the present, and can keep us from being happy.

If you have bad memories of something you did, I would advise that you ask God's forgiveness, and allow his forgiveness to sink into your soul. If your conscience is bothering you, please see our topical study on Conscience here. One of the most important lessons that Jesus gave about conscience us is this:

(156:2.7) "My disciples must not only cease to do evil but learn to do well; you must not only be cleansed from all conscious sin, but you must refuse to harbor even the feelings of guilt. If you confess your sins, they are forgiven; therefore must you maintain a conscience void of offense."

Jesus is saying that we must not have feelings of guilt, once we have confessed, because God forgives us. If we continue to feel guilty, we are throwing his gift of forgiveness away.

If it is some bad experience that you have not been able to forget or forgive, please see our study on Forgiveness here.

Forgiveness is a two-way street. We must forgive others for any offense, and in turn, we are then forgiven for offenses that we may have done to others. Remember the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus taught us to say "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is a very important step to take in order to put our past behind us and start fresh.

What would you think of a mountain climber who stops her climb after every stumble, after every rock in the road, and sits down and cries about her mis-step? You would probably think her very silly! It is likewise with us - we are all on a journey, climbing ever higher to reach God. We cannot afford to stop in our journey to cry over every bump in the road - instead, we get up, brush ourselves off, and figure out how to avoid those bumps in the future. Then we can carry on with a light heart.

Finally, I hope you will be cheered by this additional lesson from Jesus:

(156:5.8) Do not become discouraged by the discovery that you are human. Human nature may tend toward evil, but it is not inherently sinful. Be not downcast by your failure wholly to forget some of your regrettable experiences. The mistakes which you fail to forget in time will be forgotten in eternity. Lighten your burdens of soul by speedily acquiring a long-distance view of your destiny, a universe expansion of your career.

Staying close to God will be the most help to you, no matter what it is in your past that is troubling to you - his very Presence exists within you, and he is as close as a thought. He wants to commune with you. He loves you and wants you to be happy and to have a joyous life of love and service in his spiritual Kingdom on earth. Speak to him in your heart, and he will answer.

If you have not already done so, please feel free to subscribe to our free service - Quote of the Day .
You will receive a daily inspiration from The Urantia Book, which will help you to maintain a spiritual perspective on life and which will cheer and uplift you on your journey.

Labels: conscience, forgiveness, God, Jesus, peace, The Lord's Prayer, The Urantia Book

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Thursday, April 03, 2008

Peace Pilgrim Interview, Part II

Second segment of the 1977 Pensacola interview.

Labels: energy, habits, higher self, life work, peace, Peace Pilgrim, positive thinking, self-forgiveness, service, vegetarianism, video, walking

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Peace Pilgrim Interview

First 8 minutes of a 30 minute interview at Pensacola Junior College in 1977
For more about Peace Pilgrim visit peacepilgrim.org

Labels: inner life, peace, Peace Pilgrim, pilgrimage, video

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Saturday, March 08, 2008

Hold Me Jesus

Video of Rich Mullins singing "Hold Me Jesus." This prayerful plea to the Prince of Peace will inspire and comfort.

Labels: Jesus, peace, prayer, Rich Mullins, video

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Friday, December 14, 2007

The Serenity Prayer

The Serenity Prayer is a prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr on July 1, 1943. Early in World War II, the prayer was printed on cards and distributed to the troops by the U.S.O.
Music by Enya (May It Be).

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

Labels: Enya, Jesus, peace, prayer, serenity, video

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Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Can I Make Contact With My Thought Adjuster?

Q: How do I know for sure if I have made contact with my Thought Adjuster? Sometimes I feel very connected to it and other times I think I am making too many presumptions. How does one know for sure?

A: That's a good question, and I'm glad you asked. As you know, your Thought Adjuster is God within you â€” the Father permeates everything but even so, resides within you as your Thought Adjuster. You don't make "contact with" your Thought Adjuster; your Thought Adjuster contacts you. You can't force or promote or encourage or instigate contact; the Thought Adjuster is the pitcher that pours, you are the vessel that receives; the vessel doesn't produce the pouring.

Relax. It's a journey and a process, not a competition or a race and your thought that you may be making too many presumptions is may in fact be the Spirit of Truth acting in your mind. The best you can "do" is to open yourself to new possibilities through prayer and meditation, both of which are passive, "not doing", listening.

Jesus left by saying "My Peace I leave with you." Accept peace. Fear not -- life proceeds naturally. Perhaps a zen poem is in order:

In the landscape of nature,
There is neither better nor worse.
The flowering branches grow naturally,
Some long, some short.

Best wishes and thank you for your question.

Labels: God, peace, Spirit of Truth, Thought Adjuster

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