Objective for this week:

The Quest is a series of 48 weekly lessons leading to the discovery of our true inner Self, our Christ nature based on The Quest, A Journey of Spiritual Rediscovery by Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla. This week we explore and assess our “spiritual support system” - aspects of our lives and our community of friends who encourage and support us on our quest for spiritual transformation.

Major point: If you're going to be a spiritual cowboy, walk hand in hand with your spiritual friends.

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Metaphysical lesson:

• Our “Quest” is the discovery and expression in our life of our Truth, our divine or Christ nature.
• This transformation is always accomplished by aligning our mind with the mind of God, which is then expressed in our outer life. Metaphysically, this is known as “mind, idea, expression.”
• An important way to align our mind with God is by choosing our “spiritual soil” – the people in our life and all the activities of our life – who will support our spiritual transformation.
• Our home environment is crucial to our transformation.
• A spiritual support group takes on a mind greater than the sum total of its members. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

Process:

• Affirm throughout the week: “Thank You, God, for my supportive friends. I now draw to me the right people with whom I share my journey. I know that their caring support is really an expression of Your great love.”
• At some point this week, sit quietly and ask “who would be supportive of me in my spiritual unfolding?” Identify two or three persons.
• Hold your discovery in consciousness without feeling self-conscious about communicating with others on a deeper level (non-resistance).
• If you are ready, ask these persons to support you as prayer partners or Master Mind partners.
• Rest in confidence and gratitude (realization) as your spiritual support group is expressed in your outer life (spiritual rebirth).